We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Jasmin Pettie | Owner & Curator

I would say just how much love and time goes into each product and how expensive handmade items are to make and vintage items are to restore. A lot of customers and outsiders don’t understand why handmade and vintage items cost more than something you would get from a big box retailer. Read more>>

Sheri Michele | Business Development and Leadership Expert

Not necessarily just my industry, but entrepreneurship as a whole. Support and self care are more important than anything else you can do for your business. A strong network of supporters, the people who you can vent to and bounce ideas off of, the ones you can go cry to without hearing, ” go get a “real” job”, is the best thing for any person building a strong business. Read more>>

Khatera DeGrate | Fashion Designer

What’s one thing about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of? Read more>>