Every overnight success we’ve seen has been years in the making. And those overnight successes are rarely because of an amazing idea or a stroke of luck. We asked some of our favorite folks from the community about what characteristics are at the heart of their success story?

Royce Colley | New Construction Home Builder and Developer

The most important factor behind my success as a home builder is consistency and quality. I like to take pride in providing a quality product. I look at every project as if it were my own. Read more>>

T Leshae | Style Coach

The most important factor behind my success is the fact that I keep God first and allow him to lead me. Read more>>

Bryan Majors | Modern Day Hope Dealer

The most important factor behind my brands success is the PREPARATION process we had to endure. Read more>>

Kendra Rainey-King | Screenwriter, Author, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Community Advocate, Youth Advocate, DM Advocate and Rape Advocate.

The most important factor behind my success is being diligent in everything that I do. I never give up no matter what the task is, I try to persevere through it all. I give everything my all and after writing 50 books, I wanted to see if I could write my own movie based off one of my books so I took Coach John’s Screenwriting Academy and I have really been in love with writing scripts. The success comes when passion is involved, if you don’t passion in what you’re doing you will get burnt out. I strive to better and greater each project. Read more>>

TREYCO | Music Artist | Actor | Writer | Content Creator

Staying focused, believing in myself, staying clear of distractions and having the love to do it, continue learning more and to keep creating letting, you can’t die with nothing inside you everyday is a mission. Read more>>

Thelma Osei Owusu | Cycle Disruptor | Land Real Estate | Grief Informed Care | Succession Planning

I believe that one of the most important factors to being successful is self-development. Self-development strengths your core. Nourishing my strengths – mind, body, soul, and spirit helps me to be myself in a health manner. Taking steps to improve myself has contributed my business. Read more>>

Pasha Carter | Investor and Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind my success is doing it for my family and with my family. My husband, Steve Carter and I often have conversations with our children regarding entrepreneurship and leadership,” We realized very early that kids aren’t learning about wealth and financial literacy in today’s schools. Our kids are constantly expressing their interest in owning businesses, investing, and making a difference in the world. We thought there should be a way for aspiring business owners to learn from the best entrepreneurs in the world. I believe every child should know how to build a million-dollar business before they leave home. Read more>>

Marco Torres | Sales Professional & Latin Rap Artist

Family, My kids and high motivation during hard times Read more>>

Morgan Brunner | Western Brand & Boutique Owner

Authenticity, Consistency, Hard Work, Bringing Value to our customers & building relationships getting to know each and everyone so I know how to best help them with what they need. I have always treated my customers like family, because to me they are. When they support us no matter if its a like on our posts, share, comment, word of mouth, or purchase it all helps my dream and small business grow. Therefor they become apart of our herd. I love sharing behind the scenes with my customers and what all goes into packaging their orders up. Read more>>