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.

Sandra Ocasio

I believe online entrepreneurs underestimate how important it is to have a process of bringing in new leads and how long it truly takes to nurture those leads when doing business online. Most online service providers believe if you create a freebie and attach it to a nurturing sequence the sales should just roll in. Read more>>

Nell LaPaze

When I was first starting out as a photographer, 95% of the work I produced I did completely for free. Most of that work was newborn photography so I was also investing a lot of money into props and swaddles for each session. Before going solo, I served as a newborn photographer in local hospitals and received training on how to work with both newborns but also their family. Read more>>

Wesley Moguel

I think a lot of photographers (or artists in any industry) work hard to gatekeep our industry from younger, newer artists. When I was starting out in photography as a profession, I would regularly encounter other, more seasoned photographers who always seemed to have a reason that THEY were a professional and I was not. Whether it was education or equipment or time spent in the industry or even just pricing, Read more>>

Lourenco and Conshinia Fowler

Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product, particularly in diet, and rejecting the commodity status of animals. Therefore an individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. The reason as to why a particular person or racial group is vegan is becoming a rising topic of discussion. According to Soylent vegan statistic 2023, Veganism as a phenomenon in the U.S is more apparent in Black and Indigenous communities. Read more>>

Stevie Morphew Devey

Most of the people in this industry do it for money. The money can be great, sometimes so great that it can get to your head. Money may be a reward for the work I do, but it certainly isn’t the purpose. This job for me was a calling. It was an answer when I prayed for clarity, but I heard gods voice loud and clear. I’m here to help people find their happiness, find their place, find their home. Read more>>

Todd Jones

One of the things I see in the coffee business, not just mobile coffee but all coffee, is the tendency to offer highly complicated, time consuming sugary coffee drinks, with things like whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, even sprinkles. That’s all fine and good. People like it. Read more>>

Amiana Patterson

When navigating the road of business owner and influencer, the biggest qualm I have is lack of authenticity. I believe there is a difference between having influence authentically and creating influence inauthentically. Read more>>

Triet Nguyen

I remember a time when I was out of college and applying for jobs. Every morning, I’d wake up, check my email, and day after day I was getting the good ole “thank you for applying. Unfortunately, we’ve decided to move forward with more qualifying candidates for this position”. Having graduated from a challenging four-year program, I thought I had deserve better. Think about this long enough and you start going down this weird rabbit hole: did I choose the right career path? what do other people have that I don’t? am I good enough? etc. Read more>>