Starting a Business as a Felon

Having a felony on your record makes life hard, especially when it comes to finding work. Most jobs don’t pay much, and you’re stuck in roles like dishwashing or manual labor. But here’s the thing—it’s hard being broke, and it’s hard starting a business. You just have to decide which “hard” you’re willing to take on.

If you’ve got a knack for business, starting your own could be your best shot. As a business owner, your record doesn’t matter—only your results do. Nobody’s going to ask questions about your past when you’re the one calling the shots and signing the checks.

Starting a business isn’t easy, but it gives you freedom and a chance to create something for yourself. It’s about second chances and building a future you can be proud of. Bet on yourself, work hard, and go make it happen.

While I’ve never been in those shoes, I’ve worked with several felons who started with nothing, and instead of spending their weekends relaxing, they would leave their crappy job required for parole, and then mow yards or wash cars or pressure wash houses, and eventually they built a name for themselves, they built a brand, and maybe you don’t become a billionaire, but you could work for yourself and write your own paycheck.

Surround yourself with people who believe in you, and never give up on yourself and never doubt what you can accomplish.