There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Giovanni Bravo

The success of Food Fiesta Carts comes from my determination and readiness to embrace risks. I seized every opportunity that presented itself and that either boosted my success or taught me invaluable lessons which continuously pushed me toward success. Read More>>

Adriana Falcon

Success, whether personal or in building a brand, rarely hinges on a single magical ingredient. However, if I had to identify the most crucial element that has consistently driven achievement, it would be the principle of underpromising and overdelivering. Read More>>

Scott Reece

The Plowzone Radio/Video Show is all about independent music, and the people who love to make it. One of our tag lines is ,”your music , is our show”. . We give bands , AirPlay, Exposure. We are a revolution in the music industry. We do not charge money to play independent bands music , across all of our platforms. Read More>>

Chloe Oloren

The most important factor behind Fruitslice’s success is our unwavering commitment to community and care—not just for the work we publish, but for the people behind it. We don’t just publish Queer artists; we are actively rethinking what publishing can be. Rather than upholding rigid, exclusionary industry standards, we prioritize collaboration, accessibility, and literary excellence on our own terms. Read More>>

Gianfranco Fernández Ruiz

First, there’s personal triumph—taking a chance on something and seeing it through. Big or small. Filmmaking takes years, so I treat every milestone as a win. I need those moments to fuel me, to keep rolling forward. From concept to outline, outline to script, revision to revision, and through all three phases of production—it’s a marathon. It takes so many people, so many resources. Every film is a miracle. Recognizing that, and your role in it, is an important milestone in any industry. Read More>>

Emma Xu

Being a startup entrepreneur is not an easy task. Every day, you face the toughest challenges and harsh realities that come with trying to solve the most complex problems. As a marketing agency entrepreneur, my job is to provide solutions and services to clients who cannot solve their own problems. Read More>>

Louie Buchen Zachary Kiser

The most important factor behind Mesaball’s success is our community. From the very beginning, Mesaball wasn’t just about creating a new sport—it was about taking aspects of the beautiful game of soccer and building a movement that brought people together. Read More>>

Rachel Fuertes

The most important factor behind my success and the success of my brand has been embracing the idea of being different and not trying to appeal to everyone. I’ve always had a deep love for my Mexican culture, but I wanted to bring my own unique twist to it—whether that’s through fashion or florals. Read More>>

Young Man Kang

The most important factor behind the success of LA WEBFEST and Hollywood Series is our unwavering commitment to empowering storytellers from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. By providing a platform that celebrates creativity and innovation in both film and web series formats, we’ve built a global community of passionate creators, Read More>>

Beth Landby

I’ve always been creative. I began music lessons at the age of five and eventually went on to complete a Master’s degree in music and then build a high level performance career performing with some of the top recording artists and orchestras. Music taught me how to tell a story through sound, transporting someone to another place through sensory experience. Read More>>

Zack Arch

In short, curiosity. Knowing how things work helps me connect with people and the world around me creatively and emotionally. Anyone close to me rolls their eyes at the influx of skills I’m perpetually trying to learn. Read More>>

Michael Walters

The most important factor behind the success of our brand is the combination of creativity and operational expertise. Sussanna Davidson, my partner and our Head Creative Director, leads the charge when it comes to the vision it takes to build luxury floral themes for hotels, events, weddings and more. I lead the charge when it comes to operationalizing that vision so that it works as seamlessly as possible. Read More>>

Taylor Kalatschan

Going into this process of starting my own business with an extremely open mind has been by far the most important factor behind my success. Embroidery By TK has evolved so much and will only continue to evolve.  Read More>>

Elan Cohen

My love of travel led me to the path of starting my own business. In 2004 I saved enough money to source and import a few unique items that I’d come across in my travels. Soon after I began selling them throughout L.A. at flea markets. Read More>>

Furkan Komurcu

The most important factor behind the success of Lumi-Noble is our deep-rooted expertise in global markets and our commitment to high-quality, science-backed pet care solutions. Before launching Lumi-noble, we were already exporting personal care products to over 100 countries, which gave us extensive experience in international trade, market trends, and consumer needs. Read More>>

Mckenna Gonzalez

The most important factor behind my success has been my ability to embrace every opportunity that comes my way, even when it doesn’t align perfectly with my original career goals. Read More>>

Hank Nelken

The most important factor behind the success of Half Price Laundromat is our commitment to exceeding customer expectations through hyper-personalized service, strong community outreach, and creating an unmatched experience in our locations. Read More>>

Jason Lustina

Our success with SoCal Filipinos has been largely driven by grassroots efforts and word-of-mouth growth. We didn’t rely on paid advertisements, sponsored posts, or boosts to build our community. Read More>>

Rachel Russell

My personal brand is one of the most important factors behind my success. As I built my career, I invested time and effort into creating a personal website, developing my social media presence, speaking at industry events, and applying for awards. Read More>>

Robin Cox

From the very beginning I made a point each day of doing at least one thing for the non-profit – even if only reading or doing research. It was this incremental growth that created a stable base for all that came afterward.  Read More>>