Category: Business Owner Stories

Your Rodan + Fields Business: How Much Money Can You Really Make?

February 21, 2017 Kali Geldis

In 2017, skin care company Rodan + Fields posted over $1.5 billion in revenue. With its multilevel marketing structure and women-centered sales model boasting around 300,000 consultants, Rodan + Fields is the digital successor to household names Avon and Mary Kay. The company's top consultants boast six-figure incomes and lavish lifestyles, but how do they make their money — and can anyone's Rodan + Fields business do the same? A New Spin on an Old Concept Rodan + Fields is the product of… Read More

How This Veteran’s Transition to Civilian Life Led to a Successful Business

November 11, 2016 Lydia Roth

Ryan Guina transitioned into the civilian sector after six years of active duty in the Air Force. The transition was difficult for him, and throughout the process he documented what he learned so that other veterans didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. He is now the owner of The Military Wallet, a personal finance website, newsletter, and podcast for military members, veterans, and their families. He’s also a current member of the Air National Guard. Here’s his story, as told… Read More

How Pure Remy Thrives and Creates Opportunity in the Hair Industry

November 4, 2016 Ashley Sweren

Temoer Terry is the owner of Pure Remy, a company that distributes hair extensions through a distributor platform. The company provides everything from shipping to websites to customer service so hairstylists and beauty entrepreneurs can build a successful business selling hair extensions to their clients. Terry says he owes the company’s success to being frugal about overhead and focusing all extra funds on marketing to grow revenue. Here’s his story, as told to Nav. Becoming an Entrepreneur I went to… Read More

5 Great Organizations for Women Business Owners

November 3, 2016 Melissa Heltzel

As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get wrapped up in your business. Yet, whether you’re starting a business or trying to take your current business to the next level, it’s important to build a strong network and take advantage of all available resources. A great way to do that is to tap into organizations for business owners. Joining an organization can help you grow your network, connect you with a mentor, give you access to helpful tools to support your… Read More

5 Successful Women Entrepreneurs Offer Advice to Female Business Owners

October 31, 2016 Lydia Roth

Today marks the closing of National Business Women’s Month, a celebration of successful women business owners and their contributions to society. To round out the celebration, we asked five successful female business owners and experts to share one piece of advice they would offer to current and prospective female entrepreneurs. Here’s what these inspiring women had to say. La Donna Higgins, Founder, The Startup Admin: “Use your natural skills as a woman to catapult your idea or business forward. We have… Read More

This Couple Grew Their Online Eyewear Business Into a 57-Person Team

October 17, 2016 Ashley Sweren

Today marks the beginning of National Business Women's Week. Since it was first nationally observed in 1928, NBWW highlights the contributions of women business owners and entrepreneurs, and aims to increase leadership and advancement opportunities for women. Angie Stocklin and her husband, Randy, own One Click, a company that operates three eyewear brands in the e-commerce space—Readers.com, which sells reading glasses, Sunglass Warehouse, which sells discount sunglasses, and felix + iris, which sells prescription glasses. A purely online sales company, the Stocklins have… Read More