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?

Juanita Zamora Leslie Wilson | PMU Masters & Instructors

Building genuine relationships is at the core of our success. We have nurtured our business on the foundation of authentic friendships, trust, and a shared commitment to the prosperity of our endeavors. We know that a bond with our clients is just as important as an enteral one. Those relationships are built on our commitment to ensuring that our clients feel valued, supported, and confident in our ability to bring their artistic visions to life. Read more>>

Jenn Beene | Portrait Artist & Wedding Day Story Teller

My most important factor behind my success is being stubborn enough to not give up. It would be easier to create art & capture beautiful moments but I need to be a business owner first. I have the advantage of having a wonderful support system & continuing education in both the artistic & business sides of being a professional photographer are imperative. Read more>>

Kelly Alexander | Owner / Photographer Kelly Alexander Photography

I feel the most important factor behind our success is flexibility, as an event and wedding photographer the ability to change plans and ideas quickly is paramount. Read more>>

Tye Jackson | Cinematographer & Photographer

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Miya Angelou Read more>>

Lauren Carlton | Property Developer & Social Media Influencer

You have to do what the 95% of people won’t do in order to set yourself aside from the rest. If it was easy then everyone would do it and I always like to remind myself of a quote ‘persistence over resistance’. Read more>>