Customer Stories

From Homelessness to Founder and CEO Stephen Scoggins didn’t just build businesses—he rewrote his entire story. Today, he’s a speaker and mentor with over 120,000 YouTube subscribers and 108,000 Instagram followers who turn to him for business wisdom and purpose-driven leadership. Rising from homelessness to founding multiple businesses that generated nearly nine figures in annual revenue, culminating in a successful exit in late 2023, Stephen built his legacy as a mission-driven entrepreneur. His journey began with grit, faith, and a promise to pay it forward. Mentored by a man he affectionately calls "Old Man Myrick," Stephen learned early on that the greatest purpose in life is "serving the person you used to be." That belief has fueled everything he’s done—from launching his first company while...

Humble Beginnings: A Desire for Freedom and Change Alyssa Lang’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2016 with her first bookkeeping and tax firm. The business quickly reached six figures, but Alyssa felt trapped in the daily grind. The lack of systems in her industry left her juggling endless responsibilities and constantly battling chaos. Determined to make a change, Alyssa noticed that many other bookkeepers and accountants faced similar struggles. This realization inspired her to create a business that helped others simplify their operations and regain control while also granting her the freedom she craved. Alyssa's dream was clear: build a business that empowered others while giving her the life she envisioned. Why Kartra Stands Out Kartra became the backbone of Alyssa’s operations. Here are five ways...

Every entrepreneur knows that the road from side hustle to CEO is filled with hurdles. But with the right tools and mindset, it's possible to scale a passion project into a thriving business. Susan Harrow is a media coach and marketing expert who helps entrepreneurs, authors, and business owners craft their messages and master publicity to grow their brands. With years of experience running her business, PR Secrets, Susan empowers her clients to confidently share their stories with the world. But like many business owners, she faced challenges with her tech stack, especially as her business grew from a side hustle into a thriving company. The Struggle: From Overwhelmed Side Hustler to CEO Aspirations Susan’s journey began as a side hustle while she worked in...

The Early Struggles: Breaking Free from Traditional Business Models Alicia Jones has always been passionate about empowering women, particularly those over 50, to transform their health and fitness. As a kinesiology graduate, she dedicated her career to studying the unique health needs of this often-overlooked group. Alicia's journey began in the corporate world of big-box gyms, where she quickly realized the business model wasn’t for her. In these gyms, the focus was more on sales than on genuinely helping people. Alicia was told to hit quotas and fill sessions, no matter the circumstances, which clashed with her values. After a while, she left the gym and moved to in-home training, hoping to find a more personal, meaningful way to help women.But even with this shift,...

A Humble Beginning: Overcoming Adversity Lisa Johnson’s journey to success wasn’t a straight path—it was paved with challenges, setbacks, and determination. Just seven years ago, Lisa was a single mother of twin boys, deep in debt, and struggling to make ends meet. She was earning only £20,000/year working in a job that didn’t even cover the cost of childcare. At £35,000 in debt and with nowhere to turn, Lisa faced a tough reality. She needed a change. “I come from poverty and didn’t know any business owners. But I decided to take a chance,” Lisa shares. She started thinking outside the box, looking for ways to change her life and build a better future for herself and her kids. Her first venture into entrepreneurship was...

Humble Beginnings and Entrepreneurial Struggles Imagine dedicating years of hard work to a project, only to watch it fail miserably upon launch. In 2016, Blake Nubar faced this exact situation while working for a personal training and supplement company. Tasked with creating educational content for aspiring trainers, he poured his heart and soul into the endeavor. But when the launch fell flat, Blake was confronted with a harsh truth: without effective marketing, even the best ideas can falter. Instead of letting this setback define him, Blake seized the opportunity to transform his approach. Determined to unlock the secrets of successful entrepreneurship, he immersed himself in mastering digital marketing. This relentless pursuit of knowledge didn't just change his trajectory, it propelled him to co-found Rocketeer, a...