In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?

The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “”small details”” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.
Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.

Kim Clark

As a licensed Life/Health Insurance agent. I am in the field and the biggest trend I hear people say over and over say they cannot afford life insurance. Or they just “buy enough to cover funeral costs”. Isn’t it weird that car insurance is required but life insurance isn’t. That’s because uncle Sam doesn’t get to rub his hands in the death benefit provided to a family so go figure. Hence, leaving GoFundMe which has turned into it’s own entity of issues. GFM wasn’t originally created for funerals. Read more>>

NIKITA WALLACE

One of the biggest trends that I’m absolutely loving is denim-on-denim, head to toe look. Actually, the denim-on-denim look should not be categorized as a “trend”. For the Srping/Summer as well as into the Fall/Winter. Always have been a fan of the look. It’s such a very classic clean and polished look. This look could be dressed up with an amazing jewelry piece, with some fabulous heels/platforms and handbag. It’s a great time to enjoy and pay homage to the 70’s. Read more>>

Krista Killgore

One of the biggest trends in interior design from within the last several years is the use of online services. Just like with everything, many people (consumers and designers alike) love the convenience of going virtual if they can. There are some larger companies that do this type of service exclusively, as well as a variety of independent business owners like myself who find that providing this option allows them to broaden their customer base. Read more>>

Emily Young

One of the biggest trends we’re seeing in the apartment rental market in Austin is the rising cost of housing. With any city that experiences rapid growth and increased popularity, rent increases are to be expected. However, what we’ve seen in Austin over the past couple of years, especially since Covid, is quite a dramatic shift. Read more>>

Neely Cotten

I think everyone can agree that the healthcare system is enormous, and in many ways, overwhelming. Anyone who has experienced a hospitalization or been close to someone experiencing health problems can attest that transparency between insurance companies and providers is lacking, communication across specialties is cumbersome, and quite simply – the options somehow seem endless and also limited in the same breath. Read more>>

Bridgetta Tomarchio

I work mostly with coaches, speakers, leaders, celebrities, and influencers who are making a mark for change in the world. The market is CONSTANTLY changing and keeping up with it can be hard! Right now websites have changed from where there were a few yrs ago to now. It’s important to keep up with the times and evolve your site. ESPECIALLY if you’re a speaker, coach, or leader offering services. Read more>>

Chadwick Boyd

I consider myself a cultural anthropologist. In thirty years of working with consumer food brands, particularly in the retail space and in the shaping of and contributing to food and lifestyle media, I have always found it valuable to dig into what is influencing current pop culture to understand the mindset of consumers to drive response and purchase. Read more>>

 Steven Emile

In the photography field, there are many evolving trends that have come up in the last ten to fifteen years. What strikes me as the most impactful trend is the evolution of technology, and the ability for anyone to capture the “perfect” image with their smart phone and access to a computer. Read more>>

Elaine hensley & Scott Moore Art Dogs Props

Nashville,Tennessee is now the fifth largest production hub in the United States. Beyond Music Videos, ( obvious for the music industry here) Nashville production is bustling with commercials, films, documentary production still photo shoots and live music events. Our business recognizes the need for beautiful furnishings and sometimes quirky prop pieces to make these creative visions come to life. Read more>>

Caitlin Wiggins

I’m currently the Director of Marketing for an award-winning integrated advertising agency, so as far as trends go, I’m going to focus on the concept of disruption being a constant in the business world over the past few years. As an agency leader, staying updated on conditions affecting our market is a top priority for me throughout 2023. I’ve identified 3 major trends that speak to me and my company and client-base specifically. Read more>>

Michelle Hewitt

Covid really threw a curve ball into the wedding and photography industry in a huge way. Pre Covid we had a lot of large weddings that included a focus on the event rather than the meaning behind the event. It was a party before it was a commitment. Obviously, weddings scaled back significantly during Covid, but now since things have opened up pretty much to pre pandemic levels, I am still seeing the smaller more intimate weddings become more prominent. Read more>>

Ashante Hamlett

What’s really taking over the hair industry right now and I’m so obsessed about is the back in the day “Farrah Fawcett” big fluffy hair with curtain bangs and face framing to match. I droll when it comes with a full head of highlights. Read more>>

RoseMarie Lewis

Some of the biggest trends I’m seeing in the crochet industry is crochet swimwear, dresses and as always granny squares. Crochet is always trending. It’s something that will never really go out of trend. My concerns are big companies taking designs from the smaller designers and mass producing the items. I’ve seen it done with my designs. They change one thing about the look and they can say it’s different. Read more>>

Maya Davis

We are seeing a lot of Tiktok’s, Reels, and Mukbang’s where people are trying food from all parts of their state and encouraging others to try it. The cool thing about trends like these are the fact that everyone adds their own personality to the content. People could be posting the same restaurant but their approach may be totally different. Read more>>

Dave Dyer

I have been involved in the Comic Book Industry since 1984 & have owned my own shop for going on 6 years. I have seen the Industry go Up & Down and Ebb & Flow. But in the past say 2 Years I have seen the comic book industry almost collapse! Both DC Comics & Marvel Comics have been bought out by Major Companies! DC to AT&T then to Discovery Channel & Marvel to Disney! None of which know anything on running the comic book industry. With the High Cost of Printing they are Pushing to go Digital. Read more>>

Amy Temperley

We are incredibly excited about new technologies and how they are impacting the ability for older adults to stay engaged and active. We have been bringing virtual reality (VR) to senior living communities for a little while but recently have begun offering classes in VR at Thrive Pavilion, a senior center in Meta’s Horizon Worlds. Older adults from all over the country put on their headsets and gather at Thrive Pavilion for a variety of classes, discussion groups, fun activities and opportunities to socialize. Read more>>

Mazyar Sharifian

The integration of AI is a significant trend in our industry, resembling the transition from analog to digital. I personally believe that this shift presents both positive and negative aspects. On one hand, AI may replace craftsmen who lack artistic expression. However, I believe that genuine creativity is an intrinsic human quality that cannot be replicated by machines. Read more>>