Risk is the most common topic that comes up in our conversations with entrepreneurs and so each week we ask entrepreneurs to talk to us on the record about how they think about risk.

Brody Calix | Performer & Creative director.

The fear of risk, in my humble opinion, is mostly illusion. On the other side of that initial fear should be a thorough plan for success, One that is well thought out because you took the time to fail proof the pitfalls! Read more>>

Diamond Slaughter | Model & Digital Artist

I feel like everyone needs to take a risk in their life because that can lead to so many good opportunities. The rest I took in my life is that you know, knowing in this industry with models there’s a way you have to look unfortunately you know you have to be a skinnier size and you have to be a size 2 you have to walk straight you have to have amazing posture and walk in these heels and I knew that was the risk that I was taking so I don’t know how to walk in heels and I know I’m not skinny and I took that risk and I was able to get in multiple magazines and get amazing opportunities. Read more>>

Sean Fayard | Lifestyle coach and professional trainer

I’m a big risk taker—it’s just who I am. As I’ve gotten older (and wiser), I’ve learned to take more calculated risks, and relocating to Ohio was one of them. I believe that taking risks is a necessary part of becoming a successful business owner if you want to keep growing. Read more>>