The Decision Makers Series is one of our staff’s favorite because decision making is a topic that so many of us have studied deeply.

Mil Kikos | Owner and Principal Designer of ME Design Group

Surrounding myself with solid tradespeople who specialized in specific areas of the industry provided me the hands on education I didn’t have the luxury of by way of a formal education. Learning never ends, asking questions, seeing how things work in each specific trade, and then asking more questions is really the only way to improve on your skillset and become more knowledgable. That, combined with taking classes to fill in knowledge gaps as needed (for example, accounting for small business, or learning CAD software) allowed me to grow, evolve and become better equipped to work with a range of clients. This is a challenging industry that is constantly changing, one where so many hats are worn at any given time particularly when you first launch. Read more>>

Jessica Schatz | Movement and Wellness Expert, Master Pilates Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Biomechanics Coach, Speaker, Author, Educator

To continue to educate myself as much as possible. I have always had an insatiable thirst for knowledge, which of course applies to my professional life in every way. I want to understand everything about how the body works, the brain works, the nervous system, respiratory system, and all of the systems of the body, mind, heart, brain. We have rapidly growing developments in my field and it is both my responsibility and pleasure to keep up with all of it. Education promotes knowledge and growth in every single way. And this helps me educate, empower, and inspire others to live better lives. Read more>>

Elvira Burgo | Writer and Blogger

Working with my website creator, Luis Curet, was the most crucial decision to my success. Luis designed my site and took care of the digital aspect of things, such as broken links, SEO, and brand marketing, allowing me to focus on my writing. It’s also a relief to know that Luis is a cybersecurity executive who ensures everything is safe. A remarkable trait is how fast he is at getting something done. He’s encouraging and a great communicator. I don’t think I would have been as successful without Luis. Read more>>