How a Top 100 restaurant generates word of mouth and repeat business
Discover how Tatsumi Sushi built a loyal following through resilience, authenticity, and word of mouth.
Topic: Inspirational stories
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration. Go behind the business with hair stylists, mechanics, chefs, and more who saw a need and turned it into a community. Fellow business owners share how they stay motivated, advice that helps them grow, and other lessons from their entrepreneurial journey.
90 posts in Inspirational stories
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: tools, tips, and inspirational stories
Explore resources, tips, and stories that celebrate and support Latinx-owned businesses—now and throughout the entire year.
Driving progress in the trades: expert advice from an HVAC pro and ServiceTitan industry advisor
ServiceTitan’s Angie Snow shares insights on the future of home services—from empowering women in the trades to evolving with new technology.
The power of ‘we can’: how Kaya built a restaurant that feels like home
Kaya, the #10 restaurant on Yelp’s Top 100 Places To Eat in 2025, celebrates Filipino culture through eco-friendly fine dining.
4 soft skills for entrepreneurs looking to turn first-time visitors into regulars
Discover the soft skills that paint the perfect customer experience and keep customers coming back to Color Me Mine.
How the #1 restaurant from Yelp’s Top 100 became a word-of-mouth sensation
Appealing to “the outliers” helped Chef Gilberto Centina grow Holbox from a mom-and-pop operation to a Michelin-starred restaurant.
6 lessons for home service success from ‘This Old House’ host Kevin O’Connor
“This Old House” host Kevin O’Connor shares tips for longevity and growth in the home service industry after 20+ years working with tradespeople.
‘We want to be the Nike of plants’: how a plant shop owner transformed her passion into a brand
Sam Shaw reveals her key insights as a business owner, highlighting the balance of dual revenue streams, nurturing brand authenticity, and knowing when to seek help and scale for sustainable growth.
Meet the trailblazing entrepreneurs celebrating 20 years on Yelp
These thriving entrepreneurs were some of the first on Yelp. Find inspiration in their stories.
Passion, culture, and community: how Dalone Skateboards is building a legacy
Watch the inspiring journey of Jerome Damon, founder of Dalone Skateboards, as he transforms his passion for skateboarding into a thriving business, integrating his Navajo heritage, culture, and community into every board.
3 lessons in organic growth from one of the first businesses on Yelp
The founder of Tattooed Mom, a beloved community institution and 20-year Yelp veteran, shares how the business has evolved over the years.
Greatest hits from season 2 of Behind the Review
Check out the best advice, words of inspiration, and small business secrets from Behind the Review’s second season.
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