“Successful people are those who understand their role on this earth and use that knowledge to craft a life and career for themselves where their minds and hearts are in sync with their daily routine and bank accounts.”
1000 Personal Services
Beth Freschi of A Time for Expression: Inspiring Words
“I learned that I need to focus on my own business, and use my time, energy and resources to build something that reflects my vision.”
Debra Joy of Joy Counseling and Family Mediation: Crisis Therapy
“Success is being a role model for how you want your clients to live. I’m not perfect, but I keep trying.”
Teresa L. Watkins of Time Sweet Time: Lifestyle Management
“Most people are still looking for their purpose in life. I’m blessed to have found mine.”
Martha Elena Galindo of Galindo Publicidad, Inc.: An Expanding Niche Market
“I discovered that, as a first-generation immigrant, I could fill a niche in the market. “
Recalling a Christmas Spent with a Start-Up
Becky O’Neil of Arlington, Va., remembers her first Christmas as an entrepreneur: She worked the entire day.
Kathy Cheng: Thankful Registry–Personalizing Wedding Registries
“We have a point of view that’s really rare in the wedding registry space. Whenever I have a customer tell me they’ve been searching for something like Thankful, that’s how I know I’m working on something special.”
Irina Berdisa: Hairdresser BATISTA — Creatively Finding the Right Approach for Customers
The top challenge for me was to find the right approach for the customer and to hire the right people. Each customer is an individual…
Tania Sterl: Sterl on Style – Dressing Women for Success
Success is doing work that you love and inspiring others to follow their passions and live their lives to the fullest.
Alexandra Diaz: Niña Bonilla Lavanderia — Mom Needed a Job & She Needed to do Laundry
[Success is] being in a space where you can smile from your heart, knowing you’re following your passion.
Jill Kushner Bishop: Multilingual Connections– Being Fired Allowed Her To Pursue Her Dream
Doing good work for my clients and creating a work environment that allows my employees to be fulfilled.
Laura Garrett: Ondecision– Complicated Decision Making, Simplified
I had learned about a consumer preference measurement technique back in business school and thought, “I sure wish I could use that tool for myself right now.”
Carol Willems: Royal Match– Boutique Matchmaking Service
After spending many years researching the matchmaking industry, I discovered a need for a boutique matchmaking service that could meet the various needs of the Christian singles community.
Victoria Oldridge: MoxTree– The Place For Moms To Socialize Online
Moms need other moms to share their range of emotions with and experiences. As a mom to two children under 2 years of age, I noticed a gap in the way moms were connecting.
Shirley Moulton: The ACADEMi of Life– Practicing The Art Of Living
After 22 years in business, I sold my information technology firm, Universal Solutions Inc., and found myself in a position where my entire identity and goals had to change.