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.

Iyanna Dunn

In my opinion, Social Media is so over saturated. The things that go viral other people copy and expect the same thing happen to them. Read more>>

Haley Rosen

I don’t think legacy platforms are a long-term solution for women’s sports leagues. Simply put, these platforms have built their audience, their strategy, and, crucially, their rights agreements around men’s sports. Read more>>

Brooke Thomas

You truly don’t need to be on social media (at all) in order to have a successful business. There are some exceptions, two to be exact: Read more>>

Tatiana Pelaez

In my industry i think the most difficult part and where we can find differences opinion is the tendency of makeup, the viral makeup that we can see on social media. Read more>>

Katrina Nguyen

I think people view the beauty industry as a get rich quick scheme. That if you enjoy doing nails or lashes while you’re in beauty school, once you graduate you’ll just make tons of money and clients will be lining out the door. Read more>>

Sally Whetten

As a mother and a photographer specializing in capturing the precious moments of babies and families, I hold a deep belief in providing more than just digital files. Read more>>

Stephanie Abernathy

Shopping second hand or repurposing existing items to give them new life. Most people in the luxury interior design industry really put value on bespoke, antique, custom- but all of that can become so incredibly expensive. Read more>>

Savannah Gordon

The influencer era is dead. Don’t get me wrong, I still firmly believe “people buy from people” but I have seen a HUGE shift in the last year away from the traditional, over-polished “influencer,” and instead, a much stronger preference emerge for people who are showing the grittier, less “pretty”, more relatable sides of their lives. Read more>>

Rachel Medlen

I believe a lot of people in this industry and online space in general think that you need to spend several hours a day on and in your business to be successful. Simply put – THIS IS NOT TRUE. Read more>>

Laurel Taylor

The biggest challenge any small business owner (especially makers) face is “how do I price my items?” So many makers are undercharging for their products. Read more>>