ShareOne ReviewsIs starting your own business worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 25 organisations. The change they described most often was more clients, leads or patients — 11 of 40 raised it unprompted. 10 described more confidence in the decision. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-17. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| More clients | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| Confidence | 10 of 40 | 25% |
| Revenue growth | 10 of 40 | 25% |
| Better systems | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| Felt supported | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Team & hiring | 7 of 40 | 18% |
- “I've delivered it, I think, three or four more times since then, and each time it has led to a client.”Jordan Hirsch
- “Instead of everybody just living in their separate houses, it's really, really nice there. so I opened my own LLC, but it was thanks to Carla giving me part-time work on the property that I was able to put my, you kno…”Wendy Wright
- “So it's changed not only how I approach sales and speaking, but also in the work itself.”Jordan Hirsch
- “If you're a speaker and you're looking for a group that is ready to take action to make their dreams come true, they're looking for your leadership and your guidance and your plug and play systems, then there is no be…”Cynthia Garcia
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchAffordable Housing and Community Support for a Widow Starting a New BusinessWendy Wright found Sunrise Community's Rolling Meadows location to be a life-saving solution after being priced out of other areas following her husband's passing. Beyond providing affordable housing, the community manager provided part-time work that gave We…Wendy Wright · Sunrise Community
WatchPublic Speaking Coach Achieves $16,000 Month After Eight-Month Client Dry SpellJordan Hirsch of Fish Tree credits Thrive Academy for a major business turnaround. After eight months without new clients, Hirsch joined the Client Attraction Summit and subsequent year-long program. By his fourth month, he signed three premium clients totali…Jordan Hirsch · Thrive Academy
WatchOvercame Imposter Syndrome to Launch a Profitable Practice in Four MonthsAnna-Lisa Kinch used Perfect Practice to transition from personal training to health coaching, overcoming imposter syndrome. She launched her practice in four months, achieving profitability within her first year. Kinch reports a 100% success rate for clients…Anna-Lisa Kinch · Living Light
WatchFormer Coach Earns $250,000 Annually Selling Cutco After 21-Year Career BreakJake Scharnhorst, reviewing Vector Marketing, achieved significant financial success by earning an average of $250,000 per year. After a 21-year hiatus, he returned to selling Cutco, generating $50,000 in sales during his first four months part-time before tr…Jake · Vector Marketing
WatchCEO Cynthia Garcia Grossed Over $50 Million After Joining Mindshare CommunityCynthia Garcia, CEO of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition, credits Mindshare with helping her company gross over $50 million in certification programs. By participating in the Mindshare event and Mastermind for several years, Garcia leveraged the com…Cynthia Garcia · Mindshare
WatchJustin Perkins Replaced Executive Income and Generated $800,000 in Coaching RevenueJustin Perkins achieved a massive career transformation with Karen Davis Coaching, generating $800,000 in cumulative revenue over three years. Perkins successfully replaced his previous executive income, increased his contract rates from $10,000 to $25,000 wi…Justin Perkins · Karen Davis Coaching
WatchMaintained Operations During National Saline Shortage While Reducing Supply Costs SignificantlyJackie of Pause Studios reports that Infusive enabled her wellness clinics to maintain 100% uptime during a national saline shortage that impacted hospitals. By leveraging Infusive’s vendor connections, the company achieved significant cost reductions and sec…Jackie · Infusive
WatchAcquired Four Tax Liens and One Property Within Eight WeeksAnne Long achieved rapid success with Tax Lien Wealth Builders, acquiring four tax liens in Alabama and a house in Michigan within just eight weeks of starting. Through private coaching with Travis Young, she transitioned from a business owner to a real estat…Anne Long - UTL · Tax Lien Wealth Builders
WatchEarl Jones Reversed Prediabetic Markers and High Triglycerides Through Personalized Wellness CoachingEarl Jones achieved exceptional lab results with Moxie Fitness, moving his blood sugar out of the prediabetic range and lowering high triglycerides. By following Courtney’s personalized workout and digestive health plans, Jones transitioned to exercising five…Earl Jones · Moxie Fitness
What they doubted first
- “And I'm even like hesitating as I say it 'cause it sounds unreal.”Jordan Hirsch
- “Any hesitation I had may have been just around whether she was actually too advanced for where I was in my career. I had the impression that she had been at it for a long time and was a very successful executive coach. That was pretty intimidating at first, b…”Justin Perkins
- “Jackie recommends talking through specific concerns with the Infusive team, as she found them highly responsive and capable of meeting the unique needs of her medical and wellness business.”Jackie
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Sunrise Community affordable for someone on a single income?
- Yes. Wendy Wright noted she was priced out of everything in her area before finding Rolling Meadows, which offered a price point she could afford by herself after her husband passed away. — Wendy Wright
- What is the neighborhood safety like at Sunrise Community?
- Wendy describes it as a place where you feel you can leave your car unlocked at night without worry, comparing it to a traditional, close-knit neighborhood. — Wendy Wright
- How does Sunrise Community support its residents personally?
- Wendy shared that when she was sick and her family was far away, the property manager, Carla, personally checked on her and brought her crackers and soup. — Wendy Wright
- Is the Thrive Academy Client Attraction Summit worth attending if it's free?
- Jordan Hirsch was initially skeptical, thinking a free weekend summit would just be full of empty promises. However, after hearing inspiring testimonials and participating in a networking challenge that led to an immediate referral, he signed up for a full year. — Jordan Hirsch
- How does Thrive Academy help with business confidence?
- Jordan Hirsch noted that the program helped him stop 'begging' for work or chasing misaligned clients. By modeling the confidence he teaches his own clients, he became more magnetic and stopped spiraling during slow periods. — Jordan Hirsch
- Can Thrive Academy help coaches who have been out of work for months?
- Yes, Jordan Hirsch had not signed a new client in eight months before joining. Within four months of starting the program, he moved from a $450/month engagement to a $16,000 month. — Jordan Hirsch
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