1,308 entrepreneurs were asked: "How did you decide to get into this type of business, and what was your initial goal?" These were their responses, which can help us to try to figure out what type of business we might like to start.
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NAICS: 311 Food Manufacturing Description: Vegan Bakery |
| I was never interested in baking growing up, but always had a sweet tooth, so when I went vegan in 2009, I was forced to satiate my sweet tooth myself. And through baking for myself, I found that baking was something that I was (and am) very passionate about. My goal since starting my baking career was to have my own bakery. |
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2019-04-24 21:24:45 |
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NAICS: 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Description: High Voltage Electrical Design |
| I, along with my 2 partners had been in the industry for about 6 years before we decided to quit our jobs and develop our own business. I was a manager and had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the business. We saw how much opportunity there was and decided we could do it better and make money for ourselves instead of for a big corporation. Our goal is to build generational wealth and in the industry we are in, we have that opportunity if we stay focused on growth and diversification. The company we previously worked for is on their 4th generation of family owners and is worth billions. We would like to follow in those same footsteps for ourselves and for our families. |
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2019-04-24 14:59:27 |
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NAICS: 812 Personal and Laundry Services Description: Specialize in mens' grooming |
| I decided to get into this business because I wanted to be more self-reliant and more independent. I wanted something I can own, not something shared or have to say it is ours, I wanted to be able to have something of my own. Being able to be on my own and have something I can call my own, was something I wanted to go for and decided to make it a reality. This was also a way of expressing myself in my own way to others. I wanted to say this is what I wanted to do and show to others. Another big thing was being financially independent and rely on myself for a cash income, not rely on my husband being the only cash flow we have. |
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2019-04-23 19:51:50 |
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NAICS: 561 Administrative and Support Services Description: Tree services |
| I decided to get into this business because I really do like trees, I wanted to help the environment and because I already had prior knowledge to this. I like trees and I like the vibe they bring. Whats a house without trees it is pretty much nothing. The trees are what gives life to the house if they are obviously right for the spot where it is at and if they are maintained properly. Trees are really helpful for the environment, they give us life. Trees help out the environment in many ways as in shooting out oxygen and bringing more life with them. They help us with many things and supply us with a lot too. I also worked in this ever since I came from Mexico when I was 16. I have done everything and I know many things due to experience and that is why I chose to do this. My initial goal for this business was to support my family and provide them with something better. I did not want them to suffer like how I did. |
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2019-04-19 15:16:24 |
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NAICS: 541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Description: Full Body Waxing and Skin Care. |
| I have always hated school, so I knew college was not something for me. I loved facials and waxing. When I applied at a waxing salon called Pretty Kitty in Chino Hills, I fell in love with it. It was easy, fun, and something new for me. I then decided to get my esthetician license. After getting my license, I learned even more about waxing and skin care. After 4 years of working there, I saw how easy it was to wax, manage a business and make money. I wanted to have my own business. I hated following schedules, getting told what to do, and having a boss. Being my own boss would make me happier. My initial goal was to have a waxing salon. When the opportunity came, I rented a place out and I never thought I would be this successful. Thankfully my business has been blooming since 2016. |
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2019-03-19 17:47:50 |
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NAICS: 237 Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Description: Engineering Services |
| When I graduated from CSULA, my goal was to work for a big firm as a project manager. At the time, I was working as an engineer clerk and knew I wanted more. I landed a job as a project engineer for a small company in Los Angeles. I enjoyed being working on projects and being on out on the field. I landed a role at a bigger company and was on my way to becoming a project manager. I was on many renovating projects. I knew I wanted more and a former colleague approached me with this opportunity. I have degree in business as well and knew I wanted to open my own firm eventually, however, when the opportunity presented itself, I took it. |
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2019-03-18 23:44:59 |
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NAICS: 813 Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Description: Dispensary that sells and delivers marijuana |
| I first started off by working with my uncle at his State Farm store as one of his agents. I was making good money with him, but I felt like I needed to do something more and seeing my uncle be successful with his State Farm business pretty much inspired me to become an entrepreneur. By having my uncle help me and give me tips on maybe what we could do differently with he business. He also wanted to add this to the first question, “be open to criticism but do not let it kill you”. Once I got the itch to start my business, I had friend who wanted to start a dispensary so we started to get together and created a business model that made the most sense to us and so we went for it. In this business the only goal that you will have is to make as much money as you can. |
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2019-03-18 22:44:23 |
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NAICS: 448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Description: Sell Women, Men and Children’s clothing. |
| Poor customer service and one lady sent a dress in a color she hates and will never wear. Next purchase resulted in an over-selling of clothing with the wrong shirt and offered free shipping but was irrelevant because she drove to the consultant’s house. Initial goal was to pay less for her own clothing. |
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2019-03-18 22:21:34 |
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NAICS: 451 Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores Description: Athleisure Clothing |
| Choosing to get into this type of business was not a difficult choice for me. A clothing helped to combine two of my biggest passions, fitness and clothing, into one. I wanted to provide my target market with clothing they could comfortably wear while pursuing fitness dreams of their own. Owning my own personal brand was also another source of motivation for me. I wanted to produce and become known for his own personal products, rather than buying the brands of other clothing companies. In all honesty, my goal was to sell just one piece of clothing to someone that was not a family member or friend. Eventually I hit a point where I was selling hundreds of my products. It was a dream come true to see this come to life. |
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2019-03-18 21:55:11 |
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NAICS: 212 Mining (except Oil and Gas) Description: Cash to gold conversion |
| It started as wanting to educate investors and hold seminars, but they asked us to provide them with cash to gold conversion and offered to pay a fee for this service. My goal was to provide an educational platform to help the public save money, by using a self directed avenue to retirement savings and thus avoiding erroneous fees with beneficial tax consequences. |
| Date Submitted:
2019-03-18 21:38:13 |
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