How success happens

Stacey Lamb

Honestly, my perseverance. If I want something, I go for it. I don’t sit and think about it for too long, I always take action. What’s the worst that can happen? It doesn’t work out and you move onto something else! Read more>>

Kavin Donnell

The most important factor behind my success has been my ability to persevere and keep going. The path to success is never a straight path and is always going to be filled with ups and downs. Trials are simply an inevitable part of life. However the way in which you respond to hard times will ultimately determine your success. Read more>>

Amanda Muse

The most important factor behind achieving success in anything is having a plan. It is never good enough to just have a dream, and while I have big dreams, I know they will never happen if I don’t put practical steps in place to achieve them. I have always been a goal-oriented person, but the key to any of my successes has been laying out the practical steps to get me there. Read more>>

Elliott McKenzie

Believe it or not, my success has actually been completely unexpected! Back in 2017 when I created the “Gunshots” song & music video, I would’ve been happy if only 100 people saw the video and heard the song. Now, the video has over 150,000 views and was the beginning of my success. Since then I’ve been featured on multiple media outlets, traveled nationwide to perform, and have built an amazing fanbase worldwide. I say all this to say that my success started from my desire to be honest about something that many Veterans go through (PTSD) and used my talents in music to tell that story. I think the most important factor in all my success has been just being true to myself and my story. Not being scared to be vulnerable and also working hard to become good at my craft of music so I could use that talent to the best of my ability. I’ve had so many amazing supporters reach out to me to tell me how my music has influenced them, motivated them, and saved their lives. All this success started by me being true to who I am and speaking my truth. Read more>>

Lee Kim

The most important factors are integrity and hard work. You have to do what you say and do as you promise. But rarely is anything easy. In fact, much of the time it’s just good old fashioned hard work. You need to have some talent or ability, of course. Sticking to it is key. It is so very important to do what others do not. By being contrarian (albeit in a good way), you will set yourself apart from the rest. You have to believe in what you do and do everything you can to achieve the goal. Make the impossible possible. Read more>>

Xinyi Shao

Dedication and openness. I studied finance during my undergraduate studies. So, at the beginning of my career in design, I felt a bit uncertain and lacked confidence. However, I worked really hard to compensate for my lack of undergraduate design education. Despite my initial self-doubt, I remained open to feedback from others. Whenever I received feedback, even if I didn’t fully understand it, I took it seriously and tried to apply it. Looking back, I realize that this approach helped me to grow quickly and understand new concepts more easily. Read more>>

Snowy Zhang

Throughout my journey in studying art, I encountered numerous obstacles. One pivotal aspect that I found crucial for an artist is being immersed in a diverse environment and culture. This exposure pushed me far beyond my comfort zone, leading me to reassess every aspect of my artistic knowledge. Let me clarify that this doesn’t mean artists should adopt a specific culture, but rather, it’s a transformative process that grants us the freedom to choose. Read more>>

Ed Lynch

I think the biggest factor behind our success is that we, the entire Mychal’s Learning Place organization, operate from a place of understanding that the most important thing about what we are doing is the mission. We are here not for ourselves, but for our students and participants. “It’s not about us.” Everyday we come to work to teach, prepare, and steward our participants so that they can learn the skills necessary to live a more independent life. Read more>>

Annie Zhou

Persistence: The Driving Forces Behind My Success as a Guzheng Musician.My True Passion: Playing and Sharing the Guzheng
Guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument with a rich history spanning thousands of years, holds a special place in my heart. As a passionate Guzheng musician, I firmly believe that the two most critical factors leading to my success are persistence and talent. In this article, I will share my journey as a dedicated Guzheng player and how the combination of unwavering persistence and innate talent has shaped my musical path. Read more>>

Brendan Brown

To never be afraid to ask for what you or your clients want. I have always operated my life and my business with the mentality that “you don’t get what you don’t ask for,” and it’s such a simple concept that often gets lost in the fray of everything else. So much of my success and what I have been able to do for my clients is simply reaching out, whether it’s via an email or DM, or a simple phone call. I don’t care who it is, what it is for; there’s no fear there. The worst that happens is you are in the same position you were before and they say no. Or, they say yes, and you get what you were truly after. Read more>>

Jennifer Heywood

I would say there are a lot of factors that contribute to a photographer’s success; your technical skills, your work ethic, your organizational skills, but the most important would be the ability to connect with people. Obviously knowing how to use a camera is extremely important, but knowing how to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera makes a world of difference. Being able to engage, pose, and converse with clients makes the experience ten times better for both you and the client. Read more>>

Michael Li

I think the most important factor behind the success of Mannies of L.A. is my ability to take risk, potentially fail, and repeat. You won’t find success if you’re comfortable. I’ve learned to redefine what success means to me and now understand it as not an end goal but the transformation that happens on that journey as a business owner, both professionally and personally. I’ve taken many risks and have have put myself out there over and over and over again. The majority of the times that I’ve done that, I would say I financially failed. However, it only takes on time to get in front of a prospective parent that needs your help. I’m willing to fail 9 times in a row in hopes of succeeding that 1 time. Read more>>

Lavinia Aghakhani

I would say persistence has been the main defining factor in the success of L&K Elegance, my hand-crafted nature jewelry business. From its inception, we have displayed unwavering determination in pursuing our vision of bringing nature to the wearer. Despite the challenges and obstacles that arose, we persisted with our commitment to craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. This has allowed us to grow in many ways such as the quality, variety, and availability of our work. Like any business, we have had our highs and lows, but by continuously striving for excellence, adapting to market trends, and fostering strong customer relationships, our persistence has paved the way for L&K Elegance’s growth. As with anything, it takes time. As a fairly young company, I believe we have done well establishing our work as a trusted brand, yet we still have a long way to go! Read more>>

Irina Logra

Take any business book, and it will tell you that the goal of any for-profit company is to make money. Well, I agree, money is important for my business and my personal survival, but I think about it as a byproduct, not as the goal of the company. My goal is to produce the best possible content that serves my clients’ needs. Sometimes, this approach backfires, and I end up spending too much time and money on limited-budget projects. However, in the end, it pays off, and here is why: Read more>>

Alisha Hendricks

I would say the most important factor behind the success of my small businesses, as well as my other creative pursuits is listening. However, listening is a multifaceted process. It’s not always about what they say, more so about why they’re saying it. You must listen to your client and then comprehend what they are needing on an emotional level, and then take it one step further, to expand on their needs in a unique and creative way. Read more>>

Lauren Patrice Nadler

Originality, commitment, teamwork and now longevity are the most important and joyful things about the LPNSImprov “Makin a Movie” with The MaD JaCKRaTS Show. Read more>>

Nikki Steen

One of my clients recently told me that the relationships I’ve formed with them are the “secret sauce” to my success, and I would have to agree. My clients are people with whom I am deeply connected. I know a great deal about their personal ambitions and goals, but also their struggles and greatest strengths – many of which are exposed in the course of training together. My primary purpose as their trainer is to help facilitate the confidence that results from prioritizing self-care, health, and wellness. Read more>>

Carla Williams

If I’m being perfectly honest, the most important factor behind my success and the success of many of the brand owners I’ve helped is simply showing up and being yourself. Putting yourself out there while being authentic and embracing the things that make you uniquely you is really the thing that can put you in front of customers and ahead of the competition. Read more>>

Nick Thurston

There is an image that has occurred to me at various important turning points in my life. It shows up especially when I am approaching a difficult project, decision, or pressing through a period of resistance and creative drought. Read more>>

Mike DiMauro

I feel that the most important factor of my success is that you have to get out there and meet the people of the community and form partnerships that can grow and expand the brand. Every single person has a dream in life, but the problem is, how are they going to do to make sure it is done successfully that can make you feel proud of your accomplishments? I feel that everyone should go out there and explore the world to make their dream come true and if you need help along the way, then try to ask for help and get those partners who have the same passion as you that are willing to support your mission! Read more>>