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.

Jillian Wilkins

Throughout the country and more specifically in the Florida, there is an underlining theme that we have to teach children to swim so they don’t drown. Parents sign up for swimming lessons out of fear. Most lesson programs are developed around this fear of water that parents have. This lesson programming that has been developed is be stressful for most children and families. Read more>>

Chad Hyam

Most people believe that affirmations can make all of the difference. I believe that affirmations are lies we tell ourselves hoping they come true one day and instead teach my coaching clients and share in my book, Achieve Your Apex, that we should be using askformations (yes I made the word up) Read more>>

Leo Hardy

Almost everyone I have met has told me “you can’t do that” or “its not possible”. If I had a theme it would have to be “Impossible eh? okay, but I’m still going to try!” Read more>>

Carolina Del Carmen

I think most people in my industry disagree for our industry to fall under a type of cleaning service. I consider myself a Designer (of spaces!) which leans into Interior Decor & Design etc.. Organizing takes a creative eye to be able to not only organize, but to rearrange spaces, find space that isn’t visible to most people & curate. Read more>>

Timothy Robertson

We believe the branding and marketing industry is experiencing a widespread crisis of identity. No one knows who they are anymore and brand identities are being corrupted by predatory marketing practices, bad ideas, fads, trends, and viral culture at the expense of long-term, sustainable growth and real, intrinsic value. As a result, most brands have become watered down, stepped-on facades that are more concerned about virtue signaling than virtue, itself. Read more>> 

Thomas Davis

I’m in real estate sales. So, I’m trying to sell the exact same product as everyone else in my business. Most agents think they are competing with each other when in reality the only competition is against your own laziness or self-doubt. We can have a stronger industry, a stronger reputation, and a stronger bottom line by working together and not against each other. Read more>>

Tony & Trish

We are proud to be in the beauty industry where we get to pamper and elevate our customers’ beauty needs using the latest modern techniques and technology. We are also proud to be a part of the Bakersfield communities. This wonderfully baking-hot city is our home. Read more>>

Joanne Patterson

Slowly the writing industry. Is gaining respect for self published authors. Traditional publishing has always been the preferred method of publishing. There are many different ways to publish now including a combination of the two. Read more>>