While it’s inspiring to read high level summaries of success stories, we think it’s just as important to learn about what drove the success and made it possible. We’ve asked some of the brightest folks we know to open up about what they believe was the most important factor behind their success.

Anthony Dempsey

My success comes from my commitment to giving each and every client the best experience possible. Regardless of the event size, I work hard to give each performance next-level entertainment and audience engagement. I’m not just a magician – I’m a team player striving to elevate my clients’ events into an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression on everyone who is lucky enough to be there. Read more>>

Ashley Wolfe | School Librarian and CEO of Coast & Country Cabins

The most important factor behind my success in vacation rental management is that I’m personally invested in not only the company but in properties managed by the company. Being personally invested in real estate is a great way to think and plan your future. You’ll have so many strategies and steps to consider that affect your future when you own real estate. Read more>>

Brett Baridon | CEO

The most important factor behind the success of SullivanPerkins are the innovative and creative minds or our team. Read more>>

Beyond Destiny | Band

The most important factors behind our success are practice, hard work, and consistency. We practice every week for 3 and half hours. We are meticulous when it comes to details and we want to do our very bestat every show or event. We believe in ourselves and in our talent. We love what we do and we do what we love! Read more>>

Sydney Walden | Brand and Website Designer

This brand began as a leap of faith for me. It started when I had my daughter and decided I wanted to stay home with her, but we still needed 2 incomes for our home. I didn’t know I had an entrepreneurial bone in my body at the time, so creating this brand and leading it into success has so far, been one of my greatest accomplishments. I think what lead to the success was just pure determination to prove to myself that I could do this. I took all the trials, fails and successes and noted them as I went to ensure that I made for better in the future. Once I got to a really steady place (2.5 years in) I invested in professional copywriting to ensure that now that I knew who I was talking to and why, it was worded really eloquently now. I think the most important factor was just figuring out who I was, who I wanted to work with, and really honing in on it and dedicating everything I had to it! Read more>>

Shannel Gray | Photographer and visionary

The most important factor behind my success is the fact that I do not forget about God. God is truly the head of my life and will always be the person that I pray to and consult with about any direction that I need to know about. I know that God made me and destined purpose over my life. He gave me the vision for my business and without Him, I would not have gotten this far. I know he has a continual plan for my life and I am thankful for his direction that He gives me daily. Read more>>

Megan Winkler | Marketing Strategist & Business Astrologer

Relationships are by far the most important factor behind my success. Without other people, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Not only have referrals from colleagues and clients built my client roster, but the networks of other business owners around me daily keep me thriving as a human being. One of the most important things about business ownership is to remember that we’re all humans first and business owners second. Read more>>

Leslie Sanchez | Hairdresser

The most important factor behind my success behind the chair has been having faith in God no matter how long the days are sometime or how difficult my day has been, his grace makes my job rewarding. Read more>>

Yeni Tahuilan | Holistic Hipnoterapist Certified

My constant training has allowed me to have a deep and professional knowledge in addition to the love for my work that makes me provide effective therapies that generate confidence in my clients. Read more>>