entrepreneurship Archives - Trade Works USA

Laura, makeup artist and co-owner of The Dry Lounge in Yorba Linda, smiling while applying makeup to a client in her salon

07 Oct From Human Resources to Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur: Laura’s Creative Career

Posted at 15:15h in Career Advice, Career Change, Cosmetology Career, Creative Careers, Esthetician Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

After a breakup pushed her out of Human Resources, Laura taught herself makeup, asked a MAC counter if they were hiring, and got the job. 26 years later she co-owns The Dry Lounge in Yorba Linda....

Cody, owner of Decker's Dog + Cat pet stores, leaning against the front counter beneath the Decker's sign in his La Jolla store

07 Oct From Pet Store Employee to Three Store Entrepreneur: Cody’s Story

Posted at 13:30h in Business and Service Trades, Career Advice, Career Change, Skilled Trades Careers

Cody started as a pet store employee at 18. A failed ecommerce idea, a partnership, and a fresh start in La Jolla later, he owns three self funded Decker's Dog + Cat stores at 32....

Chris, a pest control operator and business owner, standing in a garden in his company shirt

18 Sep From Construction to Business Owner: Chris Built a Career in Pest Control

Posted at 17:36h in Career Advice, Career Change, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

When construction work disappeared in 2008, Chris found pest control. Seventeen years later he owns his own company, built entirely on word of mouth — and he's ready to hire help....

Indy Ortiz, photographer and printer, wearing glasses in a studio portrait

11 Sep From Photography to Printing: Indy Ortiz Built a Career Around His Creativity

Posted at 12:48h in Career Advice, Creative Careers, Printing Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Indy Ortiz turned a post-high-school interest in video into a career photographing weddings and events — then added large-format printing so he can take an image from behind the camera to a 44-inch finished print....

Rebecca Slome, certified massage therapist and founder of M2B Wellness, smiling in a floral cardigan

25 Aug From Massage Therapist to Entrepreneur: Rebecca Slome’s Career in Wellness

Posted at 09:00h in Career Advice, Career Change, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Rebecca Slome turned a massage therapy certification into a specialty in maternity wellness and a business of her own, M2B Wellness. Her story shows how learning a trade can be the beginning, not the destination....

Nail salon career inspiration — grand opening ribbon cutting at Kim’s Milk & Honey Nails Spa and Salon in Temecula, California, her second career after 20 years in law enforcement

19 Jul A Second Career Built on Service: Kim’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

Posted at 00:03h in Career Advice, Career Change, Nail Salon Career, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

After spending more than 20 years serving her community as a law enforcement officer, Kim retired knowing she still wanted to make a difference in people's lives. While her next chapter looked very different from her first, the heart behind her work remained the same:...

Pedro, a premier auto detailer who turned a childhood passion for vehicle care into a high-end professional career, representing the meticulous craftsmanship, transformative results, and professional pride found in mastering the specialized automotive finishing trades.

27 Apr From Mom’s Garage to Ferrari Dealership: Pedro’s Career as a Premier Auto Detailer

Posted at 14:29h in Auto detailing career, Automotive Careers, Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers

Some careers are built in classrooms. Pedro's was built in his mother's garage with a YouTube tutorial playing on his phone. At 25, he is now a detailer at a Ferrari dealership, the kind of place where the cars cost more than most homes and...

Nico playing the violin at an outdoor event, representing a successful and fulfilling creative service trade career in music performance.

03 Nov Nico the Musical Polyglot: Spreading Joy One Note at a Time

Posted at 14:21h in Business and Service Trades, Creative Careers

At a recent fashion show, guests were captivated by the live violin music played by a talented performer named Nico. His ability to energize a room and elevate the atmosphere through music was unforgettable. During the event, someone referred to him as a musical polyglot....

Suzanne helping a customer try on glasses in a retail store, symbolizing a successful service trade career and entrepreneurship.

20 Oct From Part Time Job to Business Owner: Suzanne’s Path to Becoming an Optician

Posted at 14:10h in Business and Service Trades, Skilled Trades Careers

Sometimes the path to a lifelong career begins with something as simple as needing a part time job. That was the case for Suzanne, who now owns Optical Artisans, an optical store in La Jolla, California. What started as a side job while studying music...

Julius presenting a food product at a market stall with a portable stove, representing a successful culinary entrepreneurship and service trade career.

29 Sep From the Classroom to the Kitchen: Julius’s Journey to Becoming a Chef

Posted at 13:44h in Chef Career Path, Cooking Career, Skilled Trades Careers

Sometimes the right path appears when you least expect it. For Julius, that moment came in high school when his teachers decided to place him in a cooking class. What began as a simple elective quickly became a lifelong passion that set the foundation for...

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