Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint

Entrepreneurs often have a bevy of naysayers discouraging their every move.  Likely they will also have their own moments of doubt and face the temptation to walk away.  From very challenging beginnings, through determination, perseverance, and vision, these four rose to leave their mark in the world.  What inspiration can you take from these stories that could motivate you beyond doubt and tentative times?

“4 Famous People Who Started With Little but Achieved Great Success.”

Savannah Yarborough took her inspiration from an ill-fitting mass-produced leather jacket and created a business custom designing one-of-a-kind masterpieces for her clients. Seeing a need and acting boldly upon it has proven successful for her. What ideas do you have and who might they serve? Might now be the right time to act on your dream?

“How to Make a Leather Jacket.”

Booming businesses emerge from combining passion with unmet needs, and they’re not always glamorous! Jennifer Beall’s commitment to help working moms in the not-so-glorious area of cleaning up poop isn’t everyone’s dream, but it’s taken off for her and evolved into something bigger than she ever imagined. Tot Squad’s mission is “to make moms happier, kids safer, and the world a better place” – that’s something investors and partners can get excited about! See any great needs out there that your ideas might solve?

“Startup Stories: Lessons From the SoFi Startup of the Year.”

Who doesn’t dream of one day being a millionaire? Here are just a few ways that regular folks followed their hearts and passions and probably surprised themselves along the way, jumping to 7 figure incomes. Quirky inventions? Lesson plans? Youtube? Really?? Yes, really! What unique ideas do you have that would meet people’s needs while bringing you a handsome income?

“7 Creative Ways Regular People Made $1 Million.”

With an eye toward the future, these young entrepreneurs are changing the world and making a profit with work fueled by purpose. In many cases they have addressed everyday problems by creating unique solutions. What can we learn from these wise young ones?

“What We Can All Learn From 11-Year-Old Entrepreneurs.”

You may never want to make (or even wear) a hat, but what this video and article reflect is how inspiration can strike by accident!  In this case, a chance encounter ignited a passion which led to a unique business based on deep reverence for a craft.  Is there an idea burning deep within you, just waiting to be discovered and brought out?

“How to Make a Hat.”