After 20 years at IBM, I changed careers and started a side gig. My small business is now a 7-figure company that hit $2 million in revenue this year — here’s how I grew it.

Becky DeGrossa spent two decades in the technology industry before launching her own business, CounselingWise. Matthew DeFeo for BI After leaving IBM in 2003 as a consultant and managing principal, she felt unfulfilled in her role and decided to pursue a new career. Becky earned a Master's degree in psychology from 2003 to 2006 and became a therapist, which led to the creation of CounselingWise.

This company specializes in helping therapists market their practices through custom websites, SEO, and Google Ads, while also providing custom website development, SEO, and Google Ads services. By combining her technical expertise, marketing skills, and psychology background, Becky grew CounselingWise into a seven-figure business that reached $2 million in revenue in June 2026.