What is the Most Important Factor Behind Your Success?

We asked the community what factors they felt were responsible for their success and we’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Jenny Huber | President and Founder

Diligence, hard work and dedication! Everything we do at HEM is rooted in integrity and offering our clientele unparalleled estate and life management services. Reputation and referrals are everything in our industry and our President and Founder, has dedicated the last two decades to honing the art of private service. Read more>>

Rylie Shaw | Athlete content creator, 2024 World Champion

Hi, I’m Rylie Shaw. In addition to being a 2024 World Champion with my level 7 cheer team Rangers, I am a successful athlete content creator on TikTok and Instagram. I am blessed to have a platform where I can have fun creating content and share my passion for tumbling with my followers. Read more>>

Naythan Rodriguez | Dj & Concert Promoter

To never give up on myself. Believe that this is going to be a success. Hard work will always pay off. Read more>>

Bethany Ellis | Hairstylist

I believe that individuality and authenticity is the most important factor. Staying true to myself, what I believe in and what I want for myself and my clients. Being my genuine self and not looking at how others run their business as a blue print. Read more>>

Sara Sanchez | Photographer/Entrepreneur

I can say, single handedly, the most important factors behind the success of my businesses is relationships. I did not get here alone. I have so much gratitude for the relationships I have made and continue to make along the way. When your focus is not “what can you do for me” but genuinely get to know those who cross your path both in business and in life, you will be amazed at how well you can build from there. Read more>>

Blake Yoder | People Leader & Entrepreneur

I would contribute to our success by the ability to remain open to change and data-driven when making decisions. We’ve had to lay down ideas and paths that we wanted to resonate with but just haven’t. In the meantime, we’ve been able to thread the needle of providing our customers what they want while also building the brand in a manner that we’re proud to showcase. Read more>>

Ulises Pineda Alfaro | Chef & Operator

At El Barrio Cantina, we believe the key to our success lies in building a brand that resonates deeply with the heart of Long Beach. It’s not just about serving delicious cocktails and food; it’s about creating a welcoming space that feels like an extension of our vibrant community. Read more>>

John Feldman | Luxury Landscape Architecture Principal & Decorative Italian Plumbing Specialist

The most important factor behind the success of both Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture and Sturgianni has been our unwavering commitment to quality, sophistication, and client satisfaction. Ecocentrix has carved out a niche in high-end single-family resort-style residential design, particularly excelling in complex hillside developments. Read more>>

Darika Saekow | Plant business & Reptile mom

Uplifting my community is the most important factor behind my success. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t acknowledge each and every one of my supporters or uplift my fellow small businesses in my niche. I believe that people choose to support me because on top of my business, they can see who I truly am as a person. Read more>>

Brook Grant | Creative Marketing Specialist & Artist Developer

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is not being afraid of rejection. The work industry itself is full of rejection–no matter what a person chooses to pursue; however, the entertainment industry is KNOWN for its competitive nature. Read more>>

Aaron Akins | Entertainer, Vocalist, Songwriter, Composer and Actor

The most important factor behind my success is I love what I do! Read more>>

Mia Raymond, LMFT, CEDS-S | Psychotherapist & Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and IAEDP Approved Supervisor

I’m a firm believer in integrity. As a practitioner who has the tremendous honor of sitting with deep trauma, it is critical integration lives in the room. I bring myself as fully as I possibly can to every person and task that comes within my horizon. The essence of what we do comes from a foundation of breathing life into the practice, together. Read more>>

Kwame Sarfo | Model & Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind my success is a combination of relentlessness and being the child of immigrants. Relentlessness drives me to pursue my goals with unwavering determination, while being the child of immigrants has instilled in me a strong work ethic, resilience, and a hunger for success In a believer in the notation “if you think it, you can achieve it” Read more>>