Going for Growth

This series showcases founders and owners who are taking big risks and rethinking how business gets done. Explore the stories behind their growth, with a clear-eyed look at what it really takes to build and sustain a successful business.

2026-06-09T18:51:06.773Z

How 2 sisters turned a love of vintage lockers into an eight-figure business

4 min read

Simone, the founder of Queen Aesthetics, chats with a client.

2026-06-02T19:54:05.253Z

I got burned by a bad laser treatment. It inspired me to build a six-figure clinic — and then a sunscreen line.

4 min read

2026-05-13T16:13:26.120Z

Tal Moore, Founder of Popsmith, eating popcorn in his kitchen.

One entrepreneur nearly ran out of cash building a fancy popcorn maker. Then, Oprah saved his business.

"I ended up selling $600,000 worth of my personal stock to keep us afloat," said Popsmith cofounder Tal Moore.

5 min read

2026-05-08T15:14:09.540Z

Inside a family-owned Brooklyn bakery where they've been hand rolling cannoli the same way for 50 years

Biagio Fortunato manages Fortunato Brothers Bakery, balancing family tradition with modern business challenges in Brooklyn's Italian bakery scene.

2026-05-04T15:19:08.272Z

George Joseph Switzer III in his pasta shop in Brooklyn.

Inside Brooklyn's Little Italy pasta shop that uses a machine over 115 years old

Queen Ann Ravioli, a Brooklyn staple since 1972, offers 25 types of raviolis and 50 pasta cuts it makes with the help from machines over 50 years old.

2026-04-29T18:06:04.109Z

Jasmine talks with a patient in his house.

I saw a gap in healthcare. Now my bootstrapped nursing company is growing 80% a year.

Jasmin Bhatti has grown her private nursing company 80% a year while prioritizing the patient and nurse experiences.

4 min read

2026-04-21T20:19:45.447Z

Skye, Hope&Plum's CEO and cofounder, posing with a buckle carrier in her home.

I was frustrated by every baby carrier on the market. Here's how I turned my passion project into a seven-figure business.

One babywearing brand grew by focusing on plus-size baby carriers and real-life marketing. Now, it's moving to a 19,000-square-foot warehouse.

5 min read

2026-03-27T16:40:47.136Z

I expanded my 350,000-member fitness brand to cover an overlooked life stage

The Sculpt Society launched an app in 2019. The company offers 1,000 on-demand classes and specialized programs for bridal, prenatal, and more.

4 min read

2026-03-25T13:45:23.343Z

Going viral saved my bakery, but it's never been about the money for me

Pastry chef Jatee Kearsley struggled to keep her bakery afloat until a viral video changed everything, but support from EBT customers matters more.

5 min read

2026-03-19T17:15:59.287Z

Neon One CEO Keith Reed standing against a wall.

As a nonprofit-focused software company, AI tools help our clients fundraise with limited resources

At a software company focused on helping nonprofits fundraise, AI has helped streamline clients' donor management and fundraising processes.

4 min read

2026-03-17T21:05:47.669Z

I spent 30 years building a fertility benefits company. After listening to our clients, we've become a full family-building platform.

WIN is a fertility benefits company. It's grown by adding new services to help companies support their employees through different life stages.

4 min read

2026-03-16T16:23:23.175Z

A bakery owner who wakes up at 12:48 am to start prepping croissants says her success comes from social capital and 'radical hospitality'

Behind Petitgrain Boulangerie, one of the most popular bakeries in LA, is Clémence de Lutz, whose work day begins in the kitchen at 1 a.m.

8 min read

2026-03-10T17:17:07.058Z

Kandi West, Owner of WordsWorth Books in Little Rock, Arkansas.

I run a 30-year-old bookstore. Here's how I've kept sales rising for 4 straight years.

WoodsWorth focused on growing its online shop, adding more in-store events, and building partnerships. The bookstore has grown 7% a year since 2022.

4 min read

2026-03-04T18:25:40.689Z

Founder Hannah Herbst with AutoTQ kits at the Golden Hour Medical headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida on March 2, 2026. Herbst developed the AutoTQ automated tourniquet after learning about the frequency of blood loss deaths. (Photo by Jennifer Ortiz)

I modernized a 2,000-year-old tourniquet. We've already sold hundreds of kits through word of mouth.

AutoTQ, an automatic tourniquet, helps bystanders stop bleeding fast. Golden Hour Medical is scaling trauma care through workplace safety adoption.

5 min read

2026-02-26T22:26:46.561Z

Portrait of ChocboxLA founders Brittany and Kevin.

They were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.

Going viral brought new customers, but didn't guarantee customer retention. The Chocbox founder shares how's she's building a lasting business.

6 min read

2026-02-25T15:48:36.221Z

Elina Sofia Wang wears a pink blazer and stands behind ESW Beauty products.

I've made $11.4 million from my clean skincare brand. Now, I'm rebranding to reflect my company's evolution and expect to double my revenue.

Built on community feedback, ESW Beauty's rebrand focuses on clean ingredients and bold packaging. The company looks to generate $20 million in 2026.

4 min read

2026-02-19T16:52:52.191Z

I stopped bartending full-time to sell ice. My company now makes nearly $3 million a year, catering to Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City.

Richard Boccato turned his bartending career into a successful, multimillion-dollar ice business serving top NYC bars and restaurants.