ShareOne ReviewsWhat do people wish they knew before starting a business?
29 people answered this on the record, across 16 organisations. The change they described most often was feeling heard and supported by the provider — 9 of 29 raised it unprompted. 8 described clearer systems and processes. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-05-14. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Felt supported | 9 of 29 | 31% |
| Better systems | 8 of 29 | 28% |
| Revenue growth | 7 of 29 | 24% |
| More clients | 7 of 29 | 24% |
| Team & hiring | 7 of 29 | 24% |
| Family & relationships | 6 of 29 | 21% |
- “So that you get synergistic healing on all different levels and you make a maximum impact and be able to live the life that you knew was available to you, but you didn't know how to access it.”Nicole Formsma
- “I was starting to see that I needed more structure and a different way of exploring the developments that I wanted to experience with higher achievement levels, regulating my nervous system, helping support my brain a…”Nicole Formsma
- “So it's not just about generating income or generating more business, really more about what do you want your life to look like?”Emily Wishall
- “I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
How long it took them
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
- 40 Years of ZenWatchRegulated Nervous System and Mental Clarity Through Science-Based Brain Training and Spiritual AlignmentNicole Formsma credits 40 Years of Zen with providing a synergistic healing experience that regulated her dysregulated nervous system and resolved memory issues following a car accident. She reported an immediate shift in clarity, drive, and focus, describing…Nicole Formsma · 40 Years of Zen
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- Femme Meets FortuneWatchEmily Wishall Achieved Sustainable Marketing Consistency Through a High-Level Female MastermindEmily Wishall recommends Femme Meets Fortune for providing a clean, non-competitive container for female entrepreneurs. She successfully implemented a sustainable marketing plan and consistent offerings by focusing on long-term life goals rather than just inc…Emily Wishall · Femme Meets Fortune
WatchFrom Struggling Solo Startup to Scaling a Practice with Streamlined SystemsSururat Coulibaly credits Living Light’s Perfect Practice Mentorship with transforming her business from a bedroom startup into a professional practice. By implementing their simplified health systems, she achieved personal health improvements in sleep and en…Sururat Coulibaly · Living Light
WatchTripled Monthly Revenue and Scaled to 100 Clients via Functional Medicine MentorshipAngie Gallagher of Heart Wellness Coaching achieved a 180-degree business transformation through Perfect Practice. After starting with a nearly nonexistent business, she tripled her monthly revenue and successfully scaled a hybrid group coaching program to ne…Angie Gallagher · Perfect Practice
WatchShannon Layton Achieved Her First $10,000 Month Using Heart-Based Sales SystemsShannon Layton credits Thrive Academy with helping her achieve her first $10,000 month just three months after starting in January. By implementing Jesse and Sharla’s heart-selling method and structured templates, Shannon transitioned from 'squirreling' betwe…Shannon Layton · Thrive Academy
WatchDr. Brandy Cummings Achieved Highest Grossing Revenue Month and Released Decades-Old TraumaDr. Brandy Cummings achieved her highest grossing revenue month in business after attending Yager Training Co. By utilizing their Modern NLP™ framework, she released decades-old childhood trauma that was impacting her professional and personal life. Cummings…Brandy Cummings* · Yager Training Co.
WatchDeb Gray Achieved Freedom and Efficiency Managing Multiple Businesses with Atlas AssistantsDeb Gray of Deb Gray Consulting found freedom and efficiency using Atlas Assistants to manage multiple businesses, including an Airbnb. By hiring a cross-functional executive assistant who starts an hour early to prioritize emails, Gray eliminated morning ove…Deb Gray · Atlas Assistants, LLC
WatchADHD Physician Overcomes Burnout and Long COVID Chaos Using Execute SystemDr. Devang Patel, a telehealth physician at BrainJam, used the Execute system to overcome business chaos caused by ADHD and long COVID. By implementing visual calendar settings and energy-based time blocking, he transitioned from wanting to quit his practice…Devang Patel · BrainJam
What they doubted first
- “I think the only hesitation I had maybe was, okay, this is going to be a big investment. What if it isn't worth it? I didn't get a no. When I checked in with my body, it was like, no. You need to do this. You can start living your better life now. And what is…”Nicole Formsma
- “Something that almost prevented me from getting started was honestly time. I tend to over-commit and be a part of a lot of business groups and business coaches because I always think I need more and more help. When I looked at my calendar and really looked at…”Emily Wishall
- “With my patients, I'm getting amazing results because I feel like I'm patient number one because I did the program before I started introducing it to my clients and I had an amazing result from it.”Sururat Coulibaly
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is 40 Years of Zen worth the financial investment?
- Nicole Formsma initially hesitated due to the 'big investment,' questioning if it would be worth it. However, after checking in with her body, she realized the value of living a better life immediately was worth the cost, eventually calling it the 'highest return on investment.' — Nicole Formsma
- Can 40 Years of Zen help with physical brain injuries?
- Nicole sought out the program specifically to address memory problems and lingering effects from a car accident involving minor head injuries. She found the structured support helped her brain regain creativity and functionality. — Nicole Formsma
- How does the program handle emotional patterns?
- The program uses a blend of inner child work, pod work, and cap training to address background fear. Nicole noted it helps identify the 'prison' of subconscious programming that dictates life choices. — Nicole Formsma
- 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