One of the most important lessons we learned is that our lives and our businesses will teach us along the way. We don’t need to know everything on day one because the challenges we face on day will likely be ones we are already equipped to handle. As we overcome challenges we get better and better and as the challenges increase in difficulty so too does our ability to tackle them.

We asked members of the community that we admire to share important lessons their business or career has taught them and have shared some of those responses below.

Lyndsey Vincent Archer | Creative Director & Interior Designer

It’s true what they say – relationships are everything! The design community is small, and the Themed Entertainment niche is even smaller so it is all the more important to build trust, deliver on your commitments and treat everyone with kindness while running your business. Read more>>

Donna Feldman | Model/Actress/Brand Ambassador and co-founder of Straw Hat Productions

I believe that nobody will push you harder than you push yourself at the end of the day, but I also know now wthat teamwork truly makes a dream work and without collaborating with like minded individuals with the same kind of work ethic, attention to detail, and shared values, you’ll never be able to produce something big and of great quality. I learned over time that trusting and teaming up with the right people will only help you to elevate your business/brand to new heights. Read more>>

Rafi Levy | Guitar Player, Composer, Performer

I’d say one of the most important lessons I’ve learned from my business/career is that it’s really important to have a vision of what you want to do and then break it down into little steps and tasks that need to be done to get you closer to that vision. And then be persistent on doing those steps on a daily or weekly basis to make that vision happen.The more clear our vision is, the easier it is to break things down into simple tasks to get us closer to achieving that vision. And also sometimes when we’re really clear and the tasks are clear, we can get there faster. Read more>>

Marcel Andre | Production Designer & Fashion Stylist

In any career as a production designer and stylist, one of the most hard-hitting lessons I’ve gathered is the absolute necessity of taking risks. Ignoring this can lead you down a road filled with endless pondering over “what could have been.” Let me tell you, working in the gritty film industry is far from a cakewalk. You’re in a constant state of job hunting, the notion of a regular 9-5 job is a unicorn, and your progress often hinges on your connections. Read more>>