Category: Business Owner Stories

How One Woman Grew Her Business 6X in 2 Years

March 21, 2017 Gerri Detweiler

When Ingrid Murray took over Prospect Cleaning Service Inc. in 2014, she didn’t have direct experience in the janitorial industry. But she did have an accounting background and the drive to grow the business — a commercial janitorial service started by her husband — beyond the $75,000 or so a year it had been earning. While she knew she would do whatever it took to make it a success, she likely had no idea that in just a couple of years she… Read More

Not an Early Bird? Here’s How Night Owls Can Still Find Success

March 3, 2017 Levi King

I’ve never been an early bird. Early birds hit their stride at sunrise. As a night owl, my best ideas arrive when the sun sets. Living in a 9-to-5 society can be tough on night owls. See if you can relate: You wonder if you’re a slacker or just genetically deficient. You make up for your sluggish mornings by outhustling early birds during the day. You read article after article about how to establish a morning routine, but the advice doesn’t… Read More

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