We believe that success can mean different things to different people – not everyone wants the same thing, what drives happiness and fulfillment for one person doesn’t necessarily predict what will for another. That said – if we simply think of success as being effective at achieving one’s goal – whatever those goals might be – then we can set a sort of common

Lucy Bolden

I believe first defining what your personal, well defined concept of success is, is extremely important. Understanding what you would like to achieve is key, in goal setting and moving in the direction of success. Read more>>

Ashlee Samuels

Courage, Consistency, Commitment, the ability to adapt and adjust to situations…Resilience, Persistence, self discipline and ultimately a willingness to not just “succeed” but to grow and show up “better” every single day. Read more>>

Jasaley Lewis

I think to be successful you need to have a vision of what your future looks like. It doesn’t have to be you at the finish line or a dollar amount, more so how your day to day will look like vs what it looks like currently. I think vision coincides with purpose. Read more>>

Eddie Daniels

To achieve success in my career as a professional photographer, I firmly believe in a multifaceted approach. Over the past 8 years in the industry, I have consistently invested time and effort into honing my craft, embracing the evolving digital landscape by establishing a strong presence on social media platforms. Read more>>

Yael Nov Donay

Though I believe I am still on my journey to success (and it’s not always a linear path), I believe that it is crucial to surround yourself with kind and empathetic people that you can connect with on a real level. Read more>>

Brendan Williams

No matter what industry you’re in, I believe there is only one guaranteed way to find success: authentic value.Especially in the world of online business, it’s extremely hard for customers to tell, at first glance, the difference between someone who deeply cares about their company and customers versus a simple cash grab following a boom and bust ethos. Read more>>

Christina Roberts

In the photography world, there is often the perception that the market is oversaturated and full of people “just like you,” however when you tease apart the intricacies of why people choose your artisty or services over the thousands of others in the field, it’s because we are each incredibly unique. Read more>>

Jose Medina

What I’ve found to be true for myself in operating two businesses (one being a small training startup) is that it takes equal parts persistence, and stubbornness. Read more>>

Jonathan Chen

I think that it takes perseverance, drive, and courage to be successful. These traits go hand in hand with success because, on the road to success, you will encounter a lot of speed bumps and hard choices. Read more>>

Joe Major

Consistency and delusion are the recipes for success. I say consistency because there’s takes a certain amount of relentlessness to become whatever your definition of successful is. Read more>>

Melissa Hausmann

To me, success is a culmination of several key elements that require dedication, perseverance, and continuous growth. At the core of success lies a strong “why” – a deep-rooted purpose that serves as a guiding light during challenging times. Read more>>

Candice Franklin

Success can be defined in many ways, as it varies greatly depending on individual goals and values. However, I’ve learned there are common factors that contribute to success 1. **Clear Goals**: Knowing what you want to achieve is essential. Goals provide direction and purpose. Manifesting & vision board has helped me so much with this! Read more>>

Heather Seeley

A universal thread of my industry is that successful people thrive in collaboration and creativity. Most people choose production because the enjoy a creative environment where people believe and value many options about how to create the best shoot for the clients. Read more>>

Bryan Vielhauer

Being Humble and owning your wins but more importantly taking full ownership of the insitutions mistakes. One of my lemons into lemonade moments involced finding a spelling error on a panerl we have just shipped to 300 locations. Read more>>

Abby Herron

I think first we must first define what success is for each individual. It the photography industry, specifically, I’ve found that success differs from artist to artist. Read more>>

Sharon Gibson

To be successful at anything, as cliche as it sounds, it starts from your mind. Having the right thoughts to succeed no matter the ordeal and deciding how bad you want it because no matter what, you will be faced with challenges which might make you question your decision or doubt yourself. Read more>>

Stephne Hockenhull

It takes courage and confidence to live life on this earth with those that want to control your life, by bullying you. It takes courage because you have to be able to speak up for yourself and you have to be able to exude confidence when you do speak up, otherwise the bully senses your fears, Read more>>

Leigh Lamb

The definition of success is different person to person. Someone might look at me and say that I’m not successful or you can look at someone who’s at the top of their career but deep down they are miserable. Read more>>

Kendra Parks

I think in order for someone to be successful, they have to be well disciplined. I read a quote that said “ Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments”. Read more>>

Maria Forsythe

I am four years into my career as a self employed filmmaker and videographer, and sometimes I still feel like I am just beginning. I like this question because I am a firm believer in self reflection as a tool for growth – so while I am still very new in business ownership, I’ve identified two main things I have done along the way that have enabled me to succeed. Read more>>

Tyler Roberson

To be successful is entirely dependent on your personal definition of success. What is it that you are chasing? Is it money, status, happiness, or something else? Read more>>

Danica Leporte

You know, I used to define success as something you achieved. If you were at the top of your class you had a successful high school run. As a high school grad, I bought the suit, went to for the business degree, and stived for the corporate job. Read more>>

Amanda Kamppinen

Success is a very personal benchmark. For me, success has been from a mix of luck and not letting fear of failure stop me from trying new things. Read more>>

Kasandra Price

Achieving success is a complex and sometimes long journey that can vary from person to person depending on what success looks like to them. It’s not just about reaching a specific destination but also about embodying a certain mindset and discipline along the way. Read more>>

Aquinas

Success is a result of positive action. It’s choosing to start, taking a step forward towards the accomplishment of a goal that you may have. That goal can be as large or small as you have need. Read more>>

Krystal Gast

I think the American standard of success is, dare I say, wrong. Or skewed. Or distracted. Success, to me, means making a positive difference in peoples lives. Read more>>

Victoria Larsson

I think a lot of people see success, and being successful, as making x amount of money each month, or having x amount of followers on social media. Read more>>

Davana O’Brien

For me, being successful takes a great deal of consistency, patience, and a strong support system as it doesn’t happen overnight. There will be many days of trial and error, but it’s up to you to get up and try again. Read more>>

Ryan Auhl

Success can mean many things. Whether seeking success in our personal or professional lives, I think it ultimately comes from a few different traits. Read more>>

Mona Pretorius de Lacey

As an elite-athlete, I represented my country for over 20 years in 3 different sports. During this time I also managed to get my Honors Degree in Sport Psychology and run my own business. Read more>>

Andrew Cramb

Passion and purpose in what you do. When you truly define your purpose and why you’re chasing your goals, you hit a stride and get such a special fuel to keep going even when things get hard. Combine that with a genuine passion for the work you do, and people can feel it! It’s magic. Read more>>

Shoshanna Tanner

In my industry (real estate), I think there are different ways to view success. Many people in real estate look at success in terms of production exclusively (how many homes sold, transactions, gross commissions, etc.). Read more>>

Dominique Alston

Success is a multifaceted journey that requires a blend of determination, resilience, and continuous growth. Firstly, setting clear and achievable goals serves as my compass, guiding my actions and providing a sense of purpose. Read more>>

Tyler DellaRatta

Success as an entrepreneur, in my experience, is deeply rooted in one’s ability to solve problems effectively and to make swift, decisive actions. It’s a philosophy of “shoot, then aim,” reflecting the rapid pace at which business operates. Read more>>

Bianca Guirado

Although success is often regarded as a destination, in my eyes it is a journey-a journey that consists of loss and improvement, followed by a gain of knowledge and meaningful connections. Read more>>

Carissa Latham

In order to be successful in anything you do, it requires consistency, dedication and the belief that it can be done! At one point, everyone was “beginner” in something that they have started or pursued. Read more>>

Nikki Jones Cristhian Rocuts

Flexibility is most important. I also work in labor and delivery dept at UNC so I’ll compare to a woman and her birth plan. You may have the best plan in mind for your child’s birth but you have to be willing to alter that plan bc, in the end of it all, that baby is in control! Read more>>

Kristy Bishop

There are many keys to success: Tenacity, perseverance, a willingness to pivot, and a boat load of faith. When we first came up with this crazy idea to own a sheep and goat farm, run a bed and breakfast and make and sell sheep and goat’s milk cheeses from our flock, we didn’t know the first thing about any of it! Read more>>

Shady Jones

While perhaps not in all cases, in my case the key to success thus far has been my sobriety. I’m an entertainer, and in my business there is a constant presence of drugs and alcohol. Read more>>