We believe that success can mean different things to different people – not everyone wants the same thing, what drives happiness and fulfillment for one person doesn’t necessarily predict what will for another. That said – if we simply think of success as being effective at achieving one’s goal – whatever those goals might be – then we can set a sort of common

Diane Hamacher

First, I think it’s important to define success. If you would have asked the 23-year-old Diane, a fresh graduate from International Business School, she probably would have told you: a high paying job in a big company, managing a team while also travelling to meet customers. Read more>>

Alex Platt

Everyone has a choice in what they do and a different definition of success. To be successful you have to go above and beyond for your clients. You have to work smarter and harder. You have to have a special commitment, drive and passion to do things at a level higher than anyone else is doing, and you can’t get to the top alone. You need a supporting team and staff around you of like-minded people to be successful with you. Read more>>

Dominque Welcome

I have adopted the notion,” Success is whatever you want it to be.” In my earlier years I had spent a good portion of my life trying to define what success was to me. There are several people who define success by the type of career that they have, by how much money they have acquired, hitting a goal, or even the number of accomplishments that they have mastered. There can be many variations. Although I believe that success is whatever you want it to be, I also apply my belief of success to different areas of my life. For example, in order for me to feel financially successful, Read more>>

Matthew Scruggs

Although success can be measured in different ways by different people…I stand firm on my belief that anyone can be successful with enough hard work. And not just sometimes or here and there. I’m talking truly out working the competition in every aspect, and not being lazy. That means many sleepless nights, sometimes not eating the best and losing some so called friends because you can’t hang out like you used to. But it will be worth it in the end! Read more>>

Megan Owdom-Weitz

Today, as a business owner, you must wear literally ALL the hats. I think this works for a short amount of time, but then learning to let go a little bit and let others help is also key to not experiencing burnout. Remaining successful in our business has meant being open to going where your customers are, instead of just sticking with a proposed plan that may or may not be working. Read more>>

Joseph Sheppard

Each day is a new adventure to follow your dreams. Success comes in many shapes and form, but it’s not always easy. A part of creating a winning mentality is taking time to honor The Valley and failures. Failure is not an ending unless we make it an ending; they can be powerful teaching lessons to help us accomplish our goals. If I would have stopped when life got hard, it would have grim experience. Read more>>

Mark Petersen

My belief of success is being happy with what you are doing, not how much money you are making. The normal answer is hard work and more hard work to be successful, but it is more than that. Success is connecting with your clients and helping them find a flavorful sauce or seasoning that will enhance their meals and put a smile on their faces when using any Facepunch Foods products. Read more>>

Kari Evans

I thinks being successful is a mindset! It requires you confront those limiting beliefs that has and will hinder you from moving forward. True success is being fulfilled in life doing the thing you were put on this earth to do all while being authentically you elevating in all areas of your life mentally, spiritually, physically. Read more>>

Isaac Walker

I think success is internal and based upon YOUR views. So when you ask what does it takes to be successful, that is depending upon your accomplishments and what you feel success is. For me, it takes patience, focus, time, and consistency. Success to me being financially free, building generational wealth and having the people I love and care about along with me. They say it’s lonely at the top but only because you didn’t bring your tribe with you. Read more>>

Emily Welch

It takes a lot of drive from someone to be successful for a passion they love. The amount of dedication and determination it takes to make it in this industry is astounding. In school, I remember a lot of the girls complaining how they felt like they weren’t getting the help they wanted, and that the tasks given were meaningless. They wanted to only focus on the exciting and fun stuff. What they didn’t realize is that they were getting the help that they needed to be successful, Read more>>

Telece Davis

I think what determines who will end up a success in this life or not is a person’s resilience and perseverance. It’s not failure or the lack there of that determines whether someone is successful or not, it’s the ability to keep going even when you do fail. If you keep going there is no way you can be a failure because you are always trying, therefore you are always striving for success. And if you are in the process of reaching your goal, you are always in the process of reaching success. Fail 100 times, so you can have the opportunity to try 101 times. That’s what it takes to be successful. Read more>>

Miri Rossitto

Undoubtedly, you need a great team to be successful. Now to be clear, you don’t need a large team or an expensive team, but you do need a team that is aligned with you on your vision and mission. The media has a tendency to praise individuals as leaders and achievers, but I don’t think I have ever met a successful person that didn’t have some sort of a team supporting their efforts. Read more>>

Brandi Norton

I was once told “you have to become comfortable with being uncomfortable if you want change”. That concept is an essential part of my daily operations and is crucial to my personal and professional success. Being a self-employed business owner has taught me an array of lessons, but, those lessons have equipped me with the key to success and that is mental toughness; mental toughness is unwavering shelter. Read more>>

Lisa White

Portraying a receptive outlook has been one of my pillars to success. Understand there is a space to develop. I’ve learnt to be open-minded while learning new things.. Success is also dependent on practicing and perfecting your art. Read more>>

Nick Sawyer

Relentlessness, stubbornness, learning to say no, flexibility, and field of view. Relentlessness in forward motion towards the goal, especially when everything seems to be stalled or moving backwards. Everyone has an opinion on how to do you. I’ve found that stubbornness, or more specifically, belief in myself and my view of the future of my business has been the driver of standing out in my field. Break the mould. Read more>>

Mahaylee

There’s many things that go into being successful I believe but one of the main qualities to have is perseverance. Someone who always comes back swinging when life try’s to knock them down. On the road to success there is no telling what may come, so having the thought process of “no matter what I will not give up” will help tremendously. Read more>>

Veronica Mercado

What I think it takes to be successful is to never give up on your goals and dreams. Consistency is key. Read more>>

Isabela Castro

I can talk about the importance of healthy habits (mentally, physically, and spiritually) to achieve sustainable success. Mentally – managing emotions, creating self awareness, healing the mind, build resilience, and learning to make conscious choices to create the identity you aim for. Read more>>

Robert Washington

Most commonly, I believe it takes drive and determination. You must be passionate about your work in every aspect. But what most people leave out of the goal to be successful, is that it also takes failure. I do not believe you can have one without the other. It builds character and pushes you harder. It creates experiences that gives you opportunity to get it right the next time. Read more>>

Ambra Pulliam

Oprah Winfrey once said success is loving who you are and what you do? I believe success is canceling out the noise of others doubt and projected insecurities. Not trusting yourself and realizing seeking the validation of others can hinder your progress. Read more>>

Suzy Fielders

I think self-motivation and organization are two extremely important traits to have if you want to be successful. People often say to me “I don’t know how you do all you do” (‘all’ being – self-employment, parenthood of an infant and teenage daughter, homeschool my teenager, and fit in being a wife & friend in there too). I’ve often pondered this statement and wondered how do I manage it all. Some days are certainly much harder than others. Read more>>

Tay Rubin

It takes three components, visualization faith and work. You must activate your imagination by imagining that you are already successful. This process helps you to set obtainable goals which will become part of your life. The second element is faith. You must believe in myself and have and a spiritual foundation. Faith transforms your vision into a reality. Read more>>

Alicia Nicole

Way more then what I thought from the outside looking into other’s lives for sure lol .I think it takes a ton of faith in your vision .I think it takes a lot of push to keep going when you can’t even see what’s ahead of you ..just the vision.I know it takes sacrifice and sleepless nights.I’ve had a plethora of both ! I’ve went without so much to have what I need to pursue my passion.Which Ultimately became all I needed in the long run anyways . Read more>>

Jennifer Duncan

For many, the bottom line is $…and that is a factor, but certainly there are other reasons. To me success means a balance of personal and professional life. Working hard is something that you must do as a business owner. Your success in being your own boss is knowing how to run things from beginning to the end/sale. Having your life reflect success is making sure that your home/personal life doesn’t suffer at the hands of your work. Read more>>

Stephen Snyder

To be successful in the film industry, you have to work long hours, be able adapt to changes, work well with others, and pay great attention to detail. I believe that attention to detail is one of the most important parts to filmmaking especially when you are operating a camera. Read more>>

Ian Bell

To me, success isn’t a singular point of existence. It’s a mindset, state of being, and lifelong journey. We all experience and describe success differently. In order to be successful, we need to define and visualize our goals + dreams. With that in mind, we can then work toward completing said goals. From there, we can then continue to reflect on our progress, and set new goals! It’s cyclical. If we meet our own personal criteria of success, then that’s what it takes to be successful! Read more>>

Ashlee Williams

Beads by Ashlee was created in February 2020. February 2023 will be three years. In my opinion and based on my experience so far, I believe the following is what makes a business successful: 1. Sacrifice. You must be willing to “miss out” on the fun stuff: dates, vacations, parties, etc in the early stages of growing your business. If you don’t devote 100% to your business, your results will reflect that. Read more>>

Tajema “Gem” Briggs

To be successful I believe it takes consistency , dedication , resourcefulness ,grace and most of all resilience . Success is different to everyone . To be honest as we see with the pandemic times is changing and so should our mindsets . Being successful in the world of social media is simple . Be confident . Believe in yourself . If you don’t believe in you we won’t either . I started my business 4 years ago with no background in entrepreneurship . Read more>>