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

Heather Cohen

I think the best way to be successful is to establish relationships. I try to really get to know my clients, the families and the vendors. This gives me a better idea and insight to what they may be looking for and allows me to help them celebrate uniquely catered to each event. Read more>>

Kaylee Romantic

This can be such a loaded question because success can be so many different things to different people. Personally, my mission for my career is to help people make one of the biggest decisions of their lives easier. Finding a home isn’t just a place to keep your things – it’s the place you experience so many things. Read more>>

Jett Arredondo

I think it takes a heck of a lot to be successful. Being a small business owner is no easy feat. It takes commitment, discipline, grit, fortitude, the willingness to get knocked down over and over again, but the ability to get back up. Read more>>

Matthew Shelley

It’s a natural inclination for a professional in an artistic field to instill their own desires for outcome into the work. In my field, I am referring to unfortunate habit of making the photos being taken an extension of my own creative needs while measuring them against what I believe to be quality work. Read more>>

Katie Schubert

I can think of a few word to highlight my path towards success: grit, perseverance, passion, confidence, creativity, and optimism. I have failed more times than most, I have been told “no” too many times to count. I kept going and kept trying. I believed in myself and my mission and found a way around the “no’s”. Read more>>

Veronica Linares

In my opinion the single most important key to success is self motivation. You will not get far if your inner drive is dry or lacks creativity, Capital, education, and experience are helpful but without the discipline to know you have to get up and chase your dreams you will be sadly disappointed. Being successful means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Read more>>

Dahlia Raz

The key to being successful is realizing that success is possible to achieve, and that others already have. Figure out who has succeeded in a way that is relevant to you, and find ways to learn from them. After dropping out of art school when I was 19, I realized that many of my art school professors hadn’t given me actionable advice on pursuing a career. Read more>>

Ash Hamman

Success can vary for different people, it is a multifaceted journey, and its realization is influenced by various factors. For many individuals, it involves perseverance, goal-setting, adaptability, continuous learning, and effective communication skills. Discovering what motivates you and remaining dedicated to your aspirations are key components in the pursuit of success. Read more>>

Paloma Quintanal

I find the question about success really intriguing because, you know, we often judge success based on our professional achievements. But, in my opinion, what it means to be successful is a bit different for each person. For me, success is about doing what I love, being around people I care about, and just being happy overall. Read more>>

Shawn George

This is a great question! There are probably dozens of factors that could be considered but I’m going to boil it down to 3 points that I believe are required to find success. – Consistency – Building Strong Long-lasting Relationships – Delegating tasks to the right people Read more>>

Shonte Youmans

Success is different for everyone and everyone’s journey is intended to be different. But I can tell you that success starts with you believing in yourself first before anyone will buy into your success. There is no timeframe for how you achieve success or how many times you experience failure. Read more>>

Patrick Yanke

1. Start every day with purpose – The first step in any action is the intention behind the action. If the intention is focused on the self, the action will be selfish. If the intention is focused on others and a mission, the action will be an act of generosity. Businesses are formed to fill a need. Focus on this mission for success. Read more>>

Jessica Bush

Being successful as an entrepreneur means never giving up. You have to welcome failure and put yourself out there every single day. Easier said than done, of course. But we’ve found doing this. welcoming the uncomfortable, puts you on a much shorter list to success. The secret is how much we both love plants, growing and being outside, because it never felt like work. Read more>>

Tiffiny Rose Allen

I think the measure of true success, for myself at least, is a feeling more than anything. I think success looks different for everybody, and it can come in so many different shapes and forms. You can be successful just by pouring yourself a cup of coffee in the morning, or by writing out your to-do list for the day or week. Read more>>

Meredith Carty

My definition of success has evolved as a business owner and designer over the years. When I started out, I thought success meant hitting a certain revenue goal or landing high visibility clients. Now, I measure success by how calm my nervous system feels. Read more>>

Lucy Pittroff

In the marketing industry, especially for freelancers (like myself), creating a successful career requires a lot more than just sending over a deliverable and being “done”. Crafting a white glove experience, making clients feel like you’re part of their team, building trust and dependability, and not just being purely transactional are all the things that will set you apart from competitors and create loyal, long-term relationships. Read more>>

Matt McClung

I wouldn’t ever claim to know the magic ingredient to becoming successful because the definition of success varies wildly from moment-to-moment. I so rarely feel like a “success” or define myself as that, even when it seems like things are going well (possibly more of an issue with me.) Read more>>

Jade Le

I think the first thing of being successful is identifying what that even means, to us as individuals. Everyone’s starting point in their business, career, or journey is different and therefore THAT starting point is going to determine what success looks like to them. Read more>>

Lauren Holub

Success can be different for everyone! For me it was being able to sustain my business without having to have another job. I love being able to cheer on other photographers and learn from them. In turn it helped my business to grow while also being able to support my peers in the industry. Read more>>

Roger Landry Kamin

In my point COURAGE, a lot of courage. Success is the goal but there is a journey before reaching this point.Everyone would be there at the end to congratulate you but have no idea by what you have been through. Courage defines us, courage sculpt our behavior, courage is the result of a life of patience. Read more>>

Emory Brock

I fully believe the best way to become successful is to work hard. Being a salon owner and hairstylist is so much more than just working behind the chair. My job does not stop when I go home. I strive to make sure my clients get what they are wanting their hair to look like, starting with a consultation before they step foot into the salon. Read more>>

Zhenya Masko

Success, to me, is akin to catching the perfect wave – it involves riding the wave of passion, putting in the effort, and improving with each ride. The key is maintaining balance in it all. It’s that sweet spot where love for what you do intersects with hard work and a sprinkle of determination. Read more>>

Peter Nguyen

Success takes a lot of understanding of what actions are needed to achieve your goals. Also, not being too fixed on the end goal but defining those steps needed to be taken along the way. It takes discipline, work ethic, and determination. Along my journey, it took a lot of sacrifice to get to where I am. I missed birthdays, weddings, etc. Read more>>

Nayli Russo

I firmly believe that the key to success is conviction. It’s about setting your heart, mind, and soul on a goal and not letting anything stand in your way. Conviction provides that extra edge, turning obstacles into stepping stones. It’s what propelled me through my journey, from pursuing pharmacy despite limited resources to singing at weddings to fund my education. Read more>>

Nicole Renard Warren

Determination and perseverance. I think the difference in people who are successful vs people who aren’t are that they don’t give up. Failing is inevitable in life because we are human and we make mistakes. But failing does not mean you are a failure and when you look at every “fail” as an opportunity to grow, then you really never lose. Read more>>

Jorge Benito

To answer that, first I need to clarify a couple of points: What is success, and what are the different paths to get there? Similar to the proverb ‘all roads lead to Rome’, there are many paths to success; but in this case, not all reach it. There’s no exact formula or direct path. Read more>>

Kelsey Adams

This is something that seems to change year after year for me personally. After years of doing this I have had to change how I’ve done business over and over again. Whether it was the way I was capturing a space, running one part of my business, or getting to know potential clients it all required continued education. Read more>>

Magda Banach

To me, success not an ultimate goal, but rather a journey. It’s a process of growth and change with a lot of learning. That journey is filled with experiences, challenges and opportunities. Whether we take a small step or a big leap, this adds to our overall path to success. Read more>>

Rosa M Alonzo

Success takes hard work, persistence, goal-setting, continuous learning, a positive attitude, self-discipline, and adaptability. These traits help individuals navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise on their journey towards success. Success for me as a Christian is about more than just personal achievement. It’s about leaving a positive mark in the world and a legacy for the next generations by living according to Christian values, serving others, and sharing the message of hope and grace through your God-given purpose. Read more>>

Harrison Creed

I think success stems from discipline, beleiving in yourself and building the best relationships possible. Read more>>

Syeda

Most people think success is not having any struggles or rejections. I think it takes both to become successful. That is how you grow. It’s about how many times you can get back up. Read more>>

Alex Lang

The term “success” I believe can be a broad term. It can change and shift through different seasons of life. A combination of ethical values, strong work ethic, and maintaining my passion. As an entrepreneur/photographer always having you vision of what is important will steer you towards success. Read more>>

Andrew Edward P.

I can think of a million cliches to write down here, but at the end of the day, being easy to work with, saying yes, being willing to compromise, and most importantly, maintaining a good attitude even under pressure have all been the greatest attributions to my success as a content creator. Read more>>