Doing things differently often leads to outsized results and so we connected with some of the most inspiring leaders and trailblazers we know and asked them to go into detail about what they do differently relative to others in their industry.

Mario Vega

In our industry its been generally the norm to have Back of House Staff (aka BOH) and Front of House Staff (aka FOH). That is to say you staff the Kitchen (BOH) and The Dining Room/Bar (FOH) with separate personnel. Being from a restaurant family this did not quite make sense to me as in our family restaurant you learn to do whatever is needed. The family owned restaurant I worked for early in my career was the same. Entering into a professional career path I found this was not the norm. In the restaurant companies I originally worked for there were Chefs (kitchen managers), Restaurant Managers (dining room/service managers), Bar Managers (Beverage Directors, Sommeliers, etc.), Event & Sales Managers and usually the General Manager that is the top of the hierarchy. Read more>>

Nathaniel Pantalone

At Dobra Tea, we’ve taken the typical American cafe model and turned it on its head. Our interiors are handcrafted to be unique and vibrant, inspired by Bohemian culture. We don’t shy away from color or texture. Everything about the atmosphere is carefully curated, from the smell as you enter to the music you hear as you sit and sip, and our extensive menu showcases traditional and artisanal teas from around the world at affordable prices. We don’t take reservations, and we never plan to because we believe that tea drinking should be for everyone. As long as you show up wanting a cup of tea, we will make you one. Read more>>

Bekah Drake

I specialize in trauma recovery! So what that looks like is that I’m able to use years of experience studying trauma and how it effects our brain’s and body’s, connect that with body and breathwork, along with deep relaxation techniques like Reiki and Past Life Regression to connect with the subconscious to bring people to a more centered and balanced place in life. Read more>>

Crystal Frieson

Since before I started my Real Estate career;Ive heard all types of stories from buyers and sellers. I even had my own stories from when I purchased my first property 12 years ago. I made it a point to be what I heard the public wants.

A few things I do a little differently are:

I’m not pushy, you cant convince anyone of anything they dont want. Im not in the business of convcincing. You tell me what you want and I try to make that dream happen on your time. Read more>>

Winter Abbatiello

The first thing that comes to mind when I see this question is, social media! Over the past decade social media has blown up! Back when I started my career up in Utah, definitely starting over in a new state there was a very small amount of us who put their (in my case) clients on their social media. Back then, it was 99% call in, and Google reviews for the salon you worked in. A much simpler time, I’m my opinion. I built really really quick just from my bubbly personality and of course skills. I definitely didn’t feel competition with my other stylists because we all were in different stages in our career. Read more>>

Alessandro Caria

I pride myself in making everything from scratch, starting with high quality vanilla and natural flavors. I love when people try my homemade fondant for the first time and fall in love with the flavor. Does it take extra time and effort? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely yes. The biggest compliment I get is that all my baked goods taste just as good as they look. Which is why I have a such a high rate of returning customers! Read more>>

Mitch Russo

We have perfected a step-by-step process to increase revenue and profits using recurring models based in Certification. As the founder of Timeslips Corp, I pioneered a certification strategy that doubled the value of my company in 18 months with these techniques. I documented the process in my 2nd Amazon best seller, Read more>>

Dannah Schmidt

There’s not many people out there who haven’t walked into a store and purchased a greeting card to give to someone for a holiday, a birthday, or just to brighten their day. Giving someone a card is one of the most thoughtful things you can do and can really lift people up in hard times. Over the years I have saved countless cards that were given to me because they mean so much to me and I view it as one of the most beautiful forms of human connection. So, why not make that connection even more special with a greeting card hand-made with love? That’s my mission with my small art business, Lucky 7 Creative, to create hand-made art and greeting cards for people to bring love and good fortune to their friends and family. Read more>>

Elle Gerais

At my photography studio, I take pride in offering a unique and luxurious experience that goes beyond traditional photography. I focus on celebrating individual beauty and authenticity in a genuinely inclusive environment. Unlike many photographers who rush clients through the process, I create a personalized experience where every detail is meticulously managed just for you. Read more>>