Growing a Business Slowly — and Intentionally

Six years into running my own business, you’d think I might feel like a seasoned veteran by now. But truthfully, it still feels like the early days. Every project brings something new to the table, and there’s still so much I haven’t encountered yet. And I like it that way.

I didn’t start this business with dreams of instant success or a flood of clients overnight. I started it with a passion for the work, a belief in my own potential, and a deep desire to build something meaningful — not just profitable. And part of that meaning, for me, is growing slowly and intentionally.

Too many businesses rush into expansion, chasing big numbers, scaling fast, and hiring rapidly. While I understand the ambition behind it, that’s not the kind of pressure I want to invite into my life or my work. I’m not in a race. I don’t want to feel overwhelmed by a flood of projects or stretched too thin to do quality work. I want to know my clients. I want to understand their needs, their vision, and their goals. I want them to know that when they work with me, they’re not just getting a draftsman — they’re gaining a dedicated partner.

Taking things slow also allows me to learn in real time. There’s a lot they don’t teach you in school, and even more that only experience can provide. I’ve always been the kind of person who learns best by doing, and I don’t want to skip past these foundational moments. It’s like raising children — you want to preserve the small, sweet moments before they pass you by. I feel the same way about this business. These humble beginnings are worth savoring, because one day it will grow. Things will change — hopefully for the better — but I’ll always look back on these early days as the heart of it all.

I’m building this business with care and intention. Not because I lack ambition, but because I want to lay a foundation strong enough to last. I want to grow at a pace that allows me to breathe, think, and deliver my best. And I want to remember every step of the journey — not just rush to the destination.

So for now, I’m keeping it small. I’m nurturing every relationship. I’m learning, evolving, and holding space for the future — while staying grounded in the present.

This isn’t just a business. It’s my life. And I’m honored to build it, slowly and surely, one project at a time.