Through our work we have been constantly amazed at the incredible things people in every neighborhood are working on. What’s even more exciting is that they all have different stories, backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. That there isn’t a single formula for success means that everyone can take their unique set of strengths and characteristics and turn it into a success story. We recently reached out to some folks we admire and asked them what characteristics they feel are responsible for their success.

Jordan Haynes | Interior Designer

When it comes to Three Generation Creative, we feel the most important factor behind our company’s success is our faith. We strive to put Jesus Christ first in everything we do. We pray before our client meetings and truly desire to use the gifts God has given us in a way that always honors him. We know we are not perfect, we know we fall short, but this is what keeps us going every day and it is what has brought us to where we are today. For many people their home is their safe place, the place they bring others into to gather and have fun, or the place they go to decompress and recharge. We feel everyone should love their home. Read more>>

Sheilla Tutson | Owner & Head Baker

The most important factor behind my brand is focusing on the quality of the product I present to my customers. I take pride in making everything from scratch. Growing up my mom always baked from scratch and that stuck with me. If something is not up to standard, I always try to make it right because I know that when people support my business they made the choice to when they didn’t have to. It has been a very humbling experience to be at a community event or market and have people approach me because of a recommendation. My goal is to “Make life sweet.” and I love it when people tell me how much they enjoy my treats. Read more>>

Jan + Jillian Yuhas, MA, MFT, CPC | Co-Parenting Coaches and Family Mediators

The most important factor in creating the success of our brand is our ability to understand people and their individual perspectives and experiences. When it comes to problem-solving within family dynamics, solutions have to be negotiated to achieve mutual understanding while honoring each individual’s needs. It takes creativity and out-of-the-box thinking when faced with complex personalities and resistance. Read more>>

Alex Sechrist | Home Improvement Specialist

The most important factor in the success of my company is the attention to detail in each project I get hired for. Houses go up so fast in the area that sometimes the small things aren’t focused on until the homeowner moves in and starts making a list. It’s very important to me that everything is done properly as if I was in my own home. Read more>>

Levi Lascsak | Real Estate YouTuber

The power of passive prospecting through video on YouTube. Making videos does not take you time, it makes you time. Not only does video make you time, it can compound your time. Our YouTube channel prospects for us 16 days worth of time every day. That means we generate enough watch hours to the channel that is equivalent to 16 days everyday. Active prospecting is hard. It is why most business owners fail within the first couple of years. Lead generation is key to the success of any business. Read more>>

Kara Ward | Furniture Restorer & YouTube Influencer

The most important factor behind the success of our brand has been the ability to pivot with up and coming design trends. We have managed to capture not only the attention of our North Texas market with our ability to create furniture that is unique to new styles and trends; but also grow a loyal YouTube following with those who also are interested in watching how we turn dated, out of style pieces into new-looking items that have a high appeal to consumers. Read more>>

Erica L. Taylor | Filmmaker & Women’s Health Advocate

The most important lesson I’ve learned behind my current level of success is to believe that the purpose that I’ve been given through dreams, passion, epiphanies and visions are real and obtainable. It’s so easy to dismiss our thoughts of grandeur and prosperity as fiction, especially if you’re surrounded by messages of ‘realism’ and fear through friends, family, media or politics. As someone who’s overcome real life traumas and drama, I found myself at a crossroads where I could choose to believe that I was only meant to achieve a minimal amount of triumphs, Read more>>

Larry Parnell | Owner – Canyon Oak Pools

The most important factor behind the success of the Canyon Oak Pools brand is simple. Our team’s emphasis is on communication, customer service, and exceptional quality. Our commitment to our clients is that we will build them a beautiful, quality product with a level of customer service and communication that is unmatched. Because I oversee each project, every client has my personal phone number and can call or text me at any time with questions that may arise. Read more>>

Adrianna Chennault | Foodie/Food Influencer

It’s very difficult to name “the most important factor” when there have been multiple factors behind my success. If I had to narrow them down I would say my consistency, authenticity, and drive are the MOST important. To be successful, I feel like you have to stay true to yourself, if you start faking it, it will not work out the way you want it to. Without my drive and consistency I would not be where I am today. I had to push myself beyond my limits, stepping out of my comfort zone but it was worth it in the end. Read more>>