There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Jessica Jennings | POP! Fort Worth Owner

I think the the most important factor behind POP! Fort Worth’s success and the success of this brand is the ability to create relationships with customer. I really strive to connect with my clients, and form a relationship with them. Knowing a bit more about them really helps to create the desired look of an event. I think I am really approachable, and the ability to work well with others has promoted this business so much! Read more>>

Sai Ferrera | Digital Entrepreneur | Clinical Hypnotherapist

Consistency and passion are vital to my success in building my brand – Sai Ferrera. Consistency helped me develop good habits and make steady progress, while passion provided motivation and purpose. Combining the two created a powerful synergy that propelled me toward my goals. Read more>>

Arash Raoufi | Franchise Bakery Owner

Simply put with a doubt 100% the single most important factor behind my success has been having “faith” and my belief that everything happens for a reason. Read more>>

Sierra Castleberry | Owner & Olympian

Being a new family owned business is hard to do these days and we’re thankful that we’re able to have been doing this for 3 years now. I think success starts with motivation and hard work. It was tough starting at first but once we worked out all the kinks we were able to grow. Read more>>

Aika Takeshima | Dance artist, choreographer & DEI practitioner

Both personally as Aika Takeshima and as a dance company sarAika movement collective that I’m the co-director/choreographer of, the most important factor of our brand is that we make art to empower others. Read more>>

Optimist Studios | Full Cycle Creative Media Studio

With everything in life there are many ups and downs and starting a studio has proven that to be true but we choose to approach everything with a “glass half full” mentality. Through this approach we have built a positive framework to scale our brand in the market place and build something that we are proud of. Read more>>

Angelyca Adcock | Owner or Rebirth Jewelry

The most important factors behind my business is my authenticity and self expression. For a really long time when I was in my teens, I always tried to seem normal and I wanted to fit in because I grew up in a very chaotic and unhealthy family. Read more>>

Jai Humble | RnB/Pop Artist

The Most Important Factor Is having A Team. A strong foundation to have behind you is most important because it’s only so much you’re able to do levels that you can reach without the right people it takes a village. Read more>>

Marguerite Knowles | Greeting Card and Stationery Artist

I think that for me, passion for what I create really drives me. I get quite excited when I have new cards because I create things that I would purchase myself as a consumer. Sometimes I find it hard to sell my creations as I want to keep them for myself! Read more>>

Sharifa Wahlstrom | Stretch Professional | Personal Trainer | Nutrition Coach

People. Most of my success comes from connecting with the community and my clients. I get to know each one personally. A lot of my business operates on word of mouth, so having that 1-1 time and connection with everyone makes such a difference. I don’t see them as a number, they are so much more than that. Read more>>