We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Ben Dunn | Comic book editor and creator

That it is really hard to make it in comics but people enter the industry all the time thinking that the idea they have is the path to success. Most first time creators are destined to fail unfortunately unless they pump their own money into keeping the project alive in the vain hope that it will be discovered by the public and catapult them into financial success. Read more>>

Vanessa` Gullette-Ruiz | Director of Beverage Operations

One thing about the hospitality industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is the level of emotional labor involved in providing exceptional guest experiences. Read more>>

David Boyce | Creative Developer & Author

Creative ministry and outreach involves many hours and years of diligent work, but like any other expertise this is no surprise. Rejection is a harsh factor as well, but many may not realize how challenging it is to acquire feedback if you’re not idol material. Read more>>

Christman Fifer | Custom Home Builder

That any builder and his/her employees are people too … We are not machines … A good builder (employer) has to work very hard at treating the people around him/her with a lot of compassion and patience to get the maximum desired results … Building a great team takes time … Read more>>