140+ Inspirations for Starting a Business

Published On: May 30th, 2011 - 0.7 min read - Categories: Leadership - 0 Comments on 140+ Inspirations for Starting a Business -

Carol Roth asked her subscribers to share what inspired them to start their own businesses. You’ll find my entry below. To view the other 139 entries, click here

7. Blame it on a Car

NYS gave me a driver’s license at age 38- no more buses or taxis.  Two years later, a driver didn’t stop at a stop sign and I spent 6 months in terrible pain.  Realizing it would take me  more time to recuperate, I considered what I wanted to do with the next chapter of my life. I visited a career counselor, took some tests, looked for a job and shadowed business owners.  One day, I opened the NY Times there it was — a story about Coach U and the perfect job for me — as a business coach.   Thanks to: Maria Marsala of .

About The Author

An irrepressible entrepreneur, Maria Marsala sold AVON at age 14 and landed on Wall Street three years later. She became a bond trader when female executives were as rare as pink diamonds. For 25 years, Maria streamlined Fortune 500 companies, nurtured non-profits, and discovered her niche—mentoring women CEOs and executives. Armed with corporate secrets and life coach credentials, Maria founded Elevating Your Business to help female financial professionals live better using her proprietary brand of consultative-coaching. Contact Maria today and take the first step toward freedom, full-fillment, and a sparkling quality of life! Contact me now!

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