Hardwork? Luck? Good habits? What would you say is behind your success? We’ve shared some thoughtful responses below.

Bridgette Koenig | Studio Owner, personal trainer and kickboxing instructor

Awaken is a place for women to feel empowered. We want women to be able to experience the feeling of being a badass. Most people associate exercise with an intent to lose weight. At Awaken, we use exercise to tap into our mental well-being by encouraging women to be themselves, be powerful, and bring out their own confidence. Read more>>

Tori Boyan Mandee Givens | Art Collective

The most important factor behind the success of our brand is that we have stayed consistent. Owning a small business comes with many challenges and rewards. We have learned that staying consistent has gotten us through our most challenging moments. Read more>>

Umer Hameed | Business Development

High-quality printing and production capabilities: Consistently producing high-quality printed products that meet or exceed customer expectations is key. Customer service and satisfaction: Providing excellent customer service, timely delivery, and high-quality products can lead to customer satisfaction and repeat business. Read more>>

JoAnn Dickinson | Children’s Author

The most important factor behind my success is hard work, creating efficient work habits/schedule, being diligent and following through with every step of the process. The success of my brand is being consistent. Read more>>

Myron McClure | Lifestyle/Headshot/Event Photographer

The most important factor of my success has been reading the room. Period. I think that when a client comes to you, they are generally unsure of who you are and what chemistry they will have with you while shooting. Some photographers are pushy. Some take much longer than the client would prefer (especially if that client is trained or used to shooting). Read more>>

Elisa Jordana | IRL Live Streamer

I think that the most important factor to creating a successful brand is being very passionate about what you are creating and also tuning in to what your customers are looking for. I make sure to look at every comment, every complaint, every suggestion everyone give me. I listen to everyone’s advice, whether it be someone I’m collaborating with or a viewer. Read more>>

Dan Jamieson | Artist

I guess there’s a simple and relatable naivety to my ‘hate plate’ brand. You already have an idea and intrigue of what they might be from the brand name, and then the written text on the handmade ceramic plates can equally shock, amuse and delight. They appeal to people as they’re blunt, honest, direct and charmingly crass – don’t say it to their face, say with a hate plate instead. Read more>>

Cheryl Honig | Owner/Founder, The Blessed Braid

The most important factor behind the success of The Blessed Braid is the wonderful taste of our products. A business can have great marketing materials, a beautiful storefront, and talented employees but if customers don’t like the taste of the products, then the business won’t succeed. Read more>>

Jorge Mascarenhas | Illustrator

Staying true to myself. As an illustrator is important to have your own unique vision in order to standout. My style is a combination of everything, from aesthetics to personal experiences. In the conceptual part, I illustrate various subjects in a dark fairy tale world. These could range from modern talking points, to just a regular storybook classic. Read more>>