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

Rochelle Williams

What I think it takes to be successful is just being you and listening to your audience. Never giving up and staying motivated. Not scared to take risk but always staying genuine. Read more>>

Jennifer Chassman Browne

I think that there are many attributes necessary for achieving success. Frankly, I’m not sure that I had all of them when I decided to start my own business. So maybe one of the things that it takes to be successful is the willingness to step into spaces that are new…and sometimes frightening and uncomfortable. Read more>>

Byron A Martin

As an independent producer, for me, the key to success is hard work and dedication. This demands constant attention to market fluidity., and the inherent changes to how we buy and sell our projects. Also, the ability to partner with countries around the world has become an essential collaborative measure, bringing financing and labour tax credits to productions. Read more>>

Michael Rabb

Determination, preparation, timing and luck. I started in the entertainment biz almost 20 years ago. And at that time I had many peers, all around my same age, going after a similar goal. But over the years, 99% of those people have left the industry and went after a different gaol. Their reasons are varied, from the instability of the business, to the freelance nature of being a writer, to periods of unpaid hiatus or shows being cancelled. The reasons are as varied as the people. Read more>>

Matina Muntaqeem

I think to be successful, you need discipline, creativity and a great team. I think it’s so easy to get distracted and lose focus on what your bigger goal is that its very important to stay disciplined. When I first started growing my business I would try to still make time to hang out with my friends and then come home and lose sleep because I needed to prep for juice orders. I would be so exhausted! Read more>>

Glasa Gottschalk

While success can not be simply deduced to a simple equation, there are components that are foundational to every formula. Success is a blend of mindset and strategy, all underpinned by the imperative step of defining it on our own terms. Read more>>

Sarah King

I think when it comes to being successful in business it’s about customer service. What experience do you want your patients/clients/customers to have? The business owners I surround myself with do this well. They provide an amazing experience and their business thrives. There are always ups and downs in owning a business but first and foremost I wanted to start a clinic where patients received one on one care, elevated care. Read more>>

Brittany Armstrong

True success in life is making decisions that bring you happiness. I found, being a business owner, I was able to to create my own happiness on a daily basis. Some people find happiness in money, power, or fame, but I find it in helping others and offering something beneficial to my community. Read more>>

Ebony Simelton

Being successful in the context of Slumber Happy, my teepee rental business, means achieving certain milestones and outcomes that contribute to the growth, reputation, and profitability of the business. Success can be measured by various factors, such as customer satisfaction, financial stability, and market recognition. Read more>>

Jessica Palmer

Ultimately, I believe that success comes from patience and perseverance. You start off by figuring out your talent, then you take the time to develop your skill through experience. Learning from others is key here as you can pick up both what to do and what not to do, especially as a business owner. You keep going and following your passion, no matter how hard it is. Read more>>

Billie Gaura

Though it’s used as a buzzword these days, there’s no denying that integrity is the foundation of everything that matters. Our ability to keep and honor our word is all that we have. Read more>>

Joanne Mercaldi

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, few stories stand out as triumphs against the odds like that of Joanne Mercaldi, an Occupational Therapist by trade, with a relentless drive to pave the way as a woman entrepreneur. Joanne began her entrepreneurial journey at an unconventional time – right after giving birth to her daughter. Read more>>

Sara Grayson

To be successful as a business owner, it’s so important to have determination and consistency. There were many times, especially in the beginning days of my business, where I couldn’t figure out the right way to market my products or I couldn’t reach my target social media audience. However, it was times like these that taught me patience and encouraged me to work harder to accomplish my goals. Read more>>

Fantasia Pettway

I think in order to be successful you have to have a vision , once you understand and see your vision , you have to set goals and complete them! Since my first day of hair school i knew i wanted to be a salon owner! Patience was the key and no matter what to keep pushing ! The pandemic felt like a set back put thats when i put my faith in God and took the leap ! And now im coming up on 3 years of being a salon owner !  Read more>>

Nevaeh Vernon

In order to be successful, you must have passion for whatever you’re doing. Enjoying your work plays a big role in your success because it motivates you to keep going. Patience is a must in order to be successful. Success doesn’t happen overnight, so it’s important to create healthy habits and stay disciplined throughout your journey. Setting goals & being open to learn new things helps you grow and it motivates you to keep going. Read more>>

Miguel Angel Zavaleta

In my opinion we have to work hard because life sometimes hits hard but we have to be brave enough to ALWAYS stand up after falling. Every single failure in life we have to see it as an opportunity of growth. In my case being from a different country with a different language it’s been really complicated but at the same time, really exciting to see how business is growing and walking by itself. Read more>>

Trinity Bonner

It takes consistency, discipline, passion and patience. I do have stories that can help illustrate my point on how I developed my view. Read more>>

Daniel Slider

I read a great book on this topic. It’s called Grit by Angela Duckworth. She studied the traits that successful recruits had in common as they made their way through Navy Seal training. Obviously this is an extremely difficult training program with a very high failure rate. She sought to develop a framework for predicting which candidates would succeed and which would fail. Read more>>

Hazar Bayindir

Success, in my view, is all about dedication and a willingness to go the extra mile. It’s not just about mastering your own field; it’s about being open to learning from different areas. I’ve found inspiration and valuable perspectives by exploring art history and the stories of great artists from the past. Read more>>

Jenina Kibuka

On a macro level, I think success is something you have to define for yourself. Particularly in an industry that’s as highly competitive as this one. Learning to find as much value in every rejection as you do with each win is vital to not only a fulfilling career, but to your tenacity as a creative being. Setbacks in this industry are inevitable. But learning from them and turning them into lessons that will further hone and evolve your writing is key to defining success on your own terms. Read more>>

Jordan Oliver

Consistency whether running a business or learning a new skill that’s one of the most important parts. We can be a great artist, but if we’re not consistent, we can’t perfect are craft If we want to run a social media consistency is key for brand awareness and for growing our audience. being consistent with what we post and how often we post can be the difference between a couple views and a couple million even recently I posted a video of me revealing my art every day for 30 days promoting the prints that I sell on my store and in the comments as it grew more people got excited to see how close I got to reaching that goal or how much longer it would take. Read more>>

Michael Garris

Success requires hard work, dedication, and a good personal brand. In my experience, nothing has ever been handed to me. My parents worked hard to get my siblings and myself out of certain areas and I appreciate them doing that. Their drive influenced mine. Sometimes I felt as if I was the underdog but this fire inside me burned hotter whenever anyone presented doubts in my ability. Read more>>

Judith Braun

My view of success has evolved over time and my latest idea is that it is wherever I am. As an artist who aspires to participate in what is called the “art world”, I am aware of all the stages of recognition along the path. That sense of goals and competition is energizing and exciting, but can also be a source of disappointment and discouragement. Early on, as an artist, I would say success would be a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, now I might say to have one at any decent small museum anywhere in the world! Read more>>

Erivc Burke

To be successful, I believe it takes determination, a willingness to learn your industry, and take every opportunity to get other people involved and excited and about your product as much as you are. The liquor industry is a heavily regulated industry with licenses/permits required at the federal, state, and local levels. Read more>>

Julissa Romero

Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, the achievement of desired visions and planned goals. Some will say that in order to be successful, you can take many roads. I say there’s only one way and that is on the “passion” road. Passion is defined as a strong and barely controllable emotion. When you have a knowing that you feel this way towards something that you enjoy doing, success is almost always guaranteed. Read more>>