We reached out to some of our favorite entrepreneurs and asked them to think back and tell us about how they decided to start a business. Check out their responses below.

Killian Carlton

After graduating from PT school, I started working at a large local outpatient clinic where I was disheartened to see the nature of the insurance-based system. I knew I wanted to treat athletes and give them the absolute best care possible so I made the decision to create my own solo practice. Read More>>

Gage Farmer

I’ve been business oriented from a very young age and I knew that I wanted to own my own business one day. Growing up, my dad owned rental properties and I was always the kid on site helping out. I started really appreciating architecture and real estate in high school, around 2013. After graduating high school, I started college as an architecture major and quickly realized that it wasn’t the best path for me. I then spent the next 5 years researching and learning all that I could about real estate, and saving every extra penny that I had. In my free time, I traveled around, taking photos of unique properties to get inspiration, knowing that one day I would own my own unique properties. Read More>>

Alex McVey

The business originally grew out of my own need for high-quality, customized acoustic treatment for my studio. After coming off the road as a touring musician, I converted a room in our home into a studio to begin recording as a session drummer. I built my own acoustic panels and quickly discovered a passion for working with my hands. After sharing photos of my studio, I started receiving inquiries from other musicians and producers interested in custom acoustic treatment for their own spaces. From there, the business gradually grew into what it is today. Read More>>

Latina Sheard

I was a single mother then and desperately needed to supplement my income. I knew that I was crafty so I started making gifts and shirts for people to purchase. Then I was presented with the opportunity to get a $5k contract so I went ahead and got an EIN and a business license. Read More>>