We love contrarians. We love hearing unique view points and so one of our favorite things to ask folks is for them to tell us something they believe that most people in their industry disagree with. Check out some of those responses below.

Maddi Brown

The hair industry is radical. I believe it is one of the most influential industry in the entire world. Not because it’s a place where many trends and beauty influences begin but because it is one consistent place that there is an opportunity to connect with others every time you step behind the chair. I believe the roll of a hair dresser is far beyond what people believe it is, even most stylists. Read more>>

Jasz Joseph

I always say that my business model stems from the old saying “the shoemaker’s kids never have shoes.” Agency owners spend so much time building their clients’ businesses that they rarely have the time, energy, and focus to work on their own business. Read more>>

Claude Bouly

Quality before profit. I value quality before profit, that’s why -The French Lady is farm to table, – the menu is short because fresh and always made from scratch – we never use processed foods or processed ingredients – we shop local and farmers as much as we can = I refuse to lower my standards, and I’ll refuse a catering job, a party or a reservation if I’m 100% sure I can deliver my best. Read more>>

HARRY KILMER

I have always put quality above profit. The old saying that to create a great product you need to begin with the best ingredients. We only use the best ingredients when we prepare menu items. There are plenty of frozen hamburger patties available some with a lot of filler, I chose to only use the finest ground beef I could source. Read more>>

Alexandra Wall

The myth that to be creative means you are born with natural talent. I don’t believe this to be true, creativity can 100% be taught. Creative thinking can be nurtured, visual communication can be practiced and above all, it can start from a point not often associated with the free-spiritedness of artistry: logic. Read more>>

Sabrina Sabatini

Most people believe that to have a small business/brand especially when it comes to making garments and things that everything they create needs to be in this brand “identity” or that every design NEEDS to follow the brand style. I don’t find this to be true. Creatives are never meant to be put into a box especially by one they are creating themselves. Read more>>