Finding the key partners to work with can make or break your venture. After thousands of conversations with aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s one of the most common obstacles and risks holding folks back from pursuing their idea. So – we asked some of the smartest, most resourceful entrepreneurs in the community to share their lessons and insights to help inspire and educate the next great set of entrepreneurs.

Chantel Williams

Finding the right partners has always been about more than convenience — it’s about alignment. When I first started growing Maxxtell Creations, LLC, I knew I needed partnerships that reflected the same values I bring to my clients: purpose, integrity, and collaboration. Having partnerships rooted in community impact, marketplace ministry and creative synergy are ideal tools to success. Read More>>

Steve Murray Sesay

The best business deals I’ve ever made started with me not trying to make a deal at all. Six years ago, I was running SMCA Creative Agency when a former intern reached out. I’d mentored him years earlier —connecting him with brand partnerships, sharing what I knew about the marketing and e-commerce industry, answering his endless questions about digital marketing. Read More>>

Jason Caldeira

Finding key partners in the design field is key. The market is flooded with Design & Build companies and standing out as a design forward thinker is often overlooked by most homeowners. Middle class homeowners can actually afford quality designed spaces but don’t know its available. Design is not just for the wealthy anymore. Read More>>