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

Noemy Del Mar

I believe a huge part of becoming successful is needing some level of delusion. Not because success is unrealistic but because, I think, we as a society whether at school, in public, at work, or at home do unfortunately vibrate on a lower level with a lot of self-limiting beliefs to keep us in our familiarity zone. Step one would be to know what you want and to go for it and that’s where the delusional part would kick in, to go for what you WANT. Not what you believe you need, or what you believe you can achieve, or what’s within your reach, or which path is the least risky. Knowing what we want, (and also recognizing that our wants can change throughout our lifetimes), and completely going for it, through hardships and successes, will lead us into paths of self-development where we get to know ourselves and the world. Delusion, as it turns out to be, is one of the most important aspects of our success, otherwise, we can get stuck in our limited realms of “reality” or hide behind perfectionism.  Read more>>

Bart Hendrickson

Perseverance, hard work, dedication, knowing people in your industry and maybe a bit of luck now and then. Luck and opportunity should always be met with being prepared and knowing your craft. You should always communicate to the best of your ability to find out what your client’s needs are. Always walk your talk. Instead of talking a big game, just play your client your music. Obviously, you may need to tell them you have experience, but 9 out 10 times your music and production will tell them everything they need to know. Read more>>

Tamara Brown

I think being truly successful is having a passion and drive towards something that keeps you pushing through the ups and downs that will be part of the path towards the goal. Passion helps lead to the perseverance. One has to create a vision and keep focus on the endgame. Know that there will be setbacks and challenges. That is a given and part of life / business to know that but pressing through the setbacks and finding solutions is what makes great companies different from the rest….having a “how are we going to find a solution to this problem” instead of a giving up when times get hard mindset. Read more>>

Carrie (cj) Kay

Team work and the “work family” I am co-owner of a made from scratch kitchen. That means that 95% of our end product is made in house. We are open for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. It is impossible to be successful without supporting each other.  I have married couples, dating and best friends working together. Teenagers and 20, 30 and 40 somethings are in a 1000 square foot space supporting each other. Leaning on each other, laughing, crying and yelling at each. Life lessons, religion, pray and everything under the sun. You learn respect and tolerance, we have learned everyone is different and we build on each other strengths not target their weakness. Read more>>

Kellie Boston

Success is not just something you gain by being “good” or even “great”. It comes from not only focusing on your talent and continuing to learn, educate yourself and grow in your trade, but really stepping outside of that talent to learn how to manage and run a business. That takes way more effort. It is putting your “best face forward” and in the public eye. It is showing up and in your community. Read more>>