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.

Doug Kale

The success of the North Dallas Toy show comes from focusing on today’s toy collector and their families. Being a big toy collector myself and growing up in a house where my parents were into antiques and collectibles really helped to prepare me for starting and running my own toy collectors show. It also helped that my professional background is in marketing, publishing, promotions and social media. My wife and son who are also collectors, help me tremendously to grow the North Dallas Toy Show every month. I also brought in my long time collector friend, Gil, who is also a collector, to help me co-manage the show. He now has his family involved. It has become a true family atmosphere and we enjoy seeing hundreds of new faces coming in to the show on the first Saturday of every month. Read more>>

Lindsay & Kurt Rumold | PharmD & Cofounders

Determination: How you face challenges will greatly affect how your life will progress. Neither of us have a back ground in startups or running a business. Every step we had to learn ourselves. We had to bring our mental images of our product and how it would function to life. We found engineers to help create the base model for our idea, then researched manufacturers that could create our products. We researched photography and created product photos. We taught ourselves how to build a website, install apps, create bundles and how to use Shopify. Social media accounts and marketing is run solely by the two of us. From start to finish we have built this brand by ourselves and the success that we have had is from the determination that both of us have. We continue to push forward and persevere no matter what challenges or road blocks are put in our way. Read more>>

Olivia Anton | Hair Stylist

For me in my business and anything I do or achieve the most important factor behind my success and my brand is, rather Who is behind my success and my brand is God, Yahweh The Most High. Read more>>