Why did you go into business for yourself? Share your story!

This blog post, “Are Men More Likely to Be Entrepreneurs than Women?” came across my Google Alerts this morning. I say the answer unequivocally is no way! The overwhelming majority of new businesses are started by women.

Check out the Four Ways to Flourish Telesummit - all part of my "why" in serving women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs!

I’ll still never forget the day in November 2006 that I called my manager to resign. That was one of scariest and most exciting days of my life!

I had a successful career in sales, and although I worked a lot of hours, I loved it.  I had lots of freedom to set my own schedule, travel to see customers, and run my territory like a business.

So why did I leave?

Being in technology sales didn’t thrill me. I didn’t leap out of bed every day and say “Hey! I can’t wait to sell computer hardware today! Bring it on!”

As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to work for myself. I’ve always wanted to put a stamp on the world in my own way. To make a BIG difference. My favorite slogan of all time? Nike’s “Just do it.”

I grew up in a family of 5 daughters. And that I think that fostered a couple of things -

1. A real independent streak. Some might even say I have a competitive nature. ;-)
2. The decision to work with women entrepreneurs.

And this is my why: You see, I want every woman out there – who’s courageous enough to start her own business – to make it on her terms. To create her own stamp on the world, own her sense of self, and have her own wealth. I want to take the fear out of building a business that matters.

And you know what else? I think it would be SO COOL – when I learn about a person or an organization with a need – to be able to say without hesitation, “Hey! I want to support you, and I can do it. I can’t wait to write a big fat check or volunteer my time to help you make a difference. Bring it on!”

What’s your story? I want to hear!