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.

Mandy Pullin

More isn’t always better. In many sales industries, particularly in travel, there’s a widespread belief that “more is better”—more clients, more packages, more sales. However, at DPP Travel, we firmly believe in the adage “quality over quantity.” Our focus is on building lasting relationships with our clients. This people-first approach is why we operate almost exclusively on referrals. Unlike some agencies that mass-produce itineraries without much regard for individual client needs, our goal is to truly get to know you—your preferences, likes, and dislikes. This enables us to consistently deliver unparalleled value and personalized service for your travel investment. Read more>>

Bisola Alabi

One belief I hold, which many in the education and tech industries might disagree with, is that education doesn’t need to be venture-capitalist-backed to be impactful and sustainable. There’s a prevailing idea that in order to scale, education companies must focus on aggressive growth, backed by venture capital, but I disagree. I believe quality education can grow organically by focusing on the needs of the learners rather than investor-driven metrics. A report from EdSurge found that while the global EdTech market grew to over $250 billion by 2021, many companies failed to deliver the promised educational impact. Read more>>

Jaabecca Jones

I believe that most of what we are taught about success, what success as an entrepreneur looks like, and what makes and individual successful is false. Read more>>

Exequiel Datingaling

Currently being in the industry of the pet supplement business, a lot of other business owners cut the cost by finding manufacturers overseas. This is an amazing way to cut cost. However, most policy and procedure in other countries don’t meet health and safety standards that we would have here in America. I genuinely believe in my company’s mission in providing the best line of pet supplements. Our pets have A very special place in our family unit to which case they deserve the best we can offer. Read more>>