As I sat at my desk, going over the day's schedule for the massage parlor, I couldn't help but think about how far I had come. Just a few years ago, I was working as a secretary for a demanding boss. But after months of learning the ins and outs of the business world, I decided to take a leap of faith and open my massage parlor with help from my demanding boss.

At first, it was a bit of a struggle. I had to learn how to market my business and attract clients, as well as manage a team ...