We asked some very talented folks to talk to us about success and what it takes to be successful. We’ve shared their responses below.
Audrey Lindsey
Their are 5 things I tell people when it comes to being successful and that is staying consistent, staying committed, love what you do, stay & think positive and have fun while doing it. Read more>>
Patrick Pree
I think success is defined differently by various people. Others view on success may be completely opposite on what yours and my view on success is. I believe success only comes by persevering despite failure. Kind of how I’ve lived a majority of my life by trial and error. In life we walk down the path we choose for ourselves. Along that path there will be road blocks and obstacles in our way to prolong progress. Read more>>
Palak Kapadia
I feel like success is such a relative concept — not just in the sense that it is different things to different people, but also that it means very different things at different points in your life. I love when the definition evolves, because it means you have evolved. Lately for me, feeling successful comes from experiences that give me a sense of expansion. That make me feel like I’m creatively fulfilled and “in flow”. I have realized it comes from being able to work on projects you really care about in spaces where you’re able to use your voice and still have room to be wrong and grow. Read more>>
Haley Larson
This is one of my favorite questions! Not long after starting Hala Sweets I found myself frequently questioning which direction I wanted the business to go in. There are so many opportunities that come along and options to offer in this creative field it’s hard to say no. After taking a pause to reflect on Hala Sweets I realized that to be successful can mean anything I want it to mean. My definition will be different than the next baker and business owner. Read more>>
Howard Lao
It takes meaningful relationships in the community among peers, photography is more than pressing a button! How you treat others in front and behind the camera makes all the difference in the world. When other photographers can’t an assignment due to time, or availability their friends & those that have made a meaningful relationship usually gets the first call at it. I do not refer business to someone that I don’t know and vice versa. Read more>>
Hannah Collishaw
From past experiences, I believe that to create a successful business, there has to be a burning passion & desire to succeed and believe in what you do. It takes a certain type of individual to create a business model and see it through and stick with it through thick and thin. Owning a business is not for everyone and it will test all aspects of your life. You have to have passion, drive, be prepared for endless sleepless nights and be able to rise above when the going gets tough. Read more>>
Inès Hellwig
Let ideas come to you! My motto: “Never settle for less than your own dreams” I believe, this is the guarantee for every success. My conclusion: the most important prerequisites for success and thus personal satisfaction are:
passion, commitment, patience, authenticity, honesty, care, empathy. “Take care of your customers, success will come naturally”. I like to share my satisfaction and give something back of my luck. Because stones, decoration, fantasy and furnishing are art for me, I set up a free Artist Forum on my homepage. Read more>>
Charmaine Simmons
Success is the some of small things repeated daily. No matter the task, if you want to be successful repeat the process over and over and over! You are guaranteed to succeed! You are guaranteed to accomplish your goal! Repeat the process. Read more>>
Jas Reese
I believe success is a state of mind. It’s all an unique journey meaning what I considered successful can be seen differently to others. I am a firm believer in “private parties” before “public parties”. Private parties are the ones you have within yourself. Starting with celebrating even the smallest daily accomplishments . Read more>>
Grace Vallo
Accepting that you might not know everything (or anything) After taking the leap of faith to leave corporate and pursue my passion in cooking and food, I realized that I didn’t know really anything about photography or videography, SEO, or really anything about turning a food blog hobby into a business. Read more>>
Torrey C Butler
Find your purpose! Love what you do and do what you love. The first step in being successful is to set goals. Simple, written goals are key. I call them daily wins. They will eventually add up and get you to the next level. The small things are often overlooked but they create the foundation for everything to come. The next step isn’t as easy. Accomplish them. Read more>>
Akil Prince
I think it takes a extreme amount of dedication ,patience, and you really have to love what you do. And you really have to be willing to do the work that it takes to actually be successful. Some people might see you or someone eles and think it happened over night without knowing the hard times and struggle that it took to get there. Read more>>
Adylia-Rhenee Gutierrez
To be successful it takes being unapologetically yourself, not allowing anyone to define what your business or brand should be and making tough decisions. All these are forms of knowing your boundaries and being okay with feeling uncomfortable. The truth is it’s challenging when you have a vision and people may not understand or try to define your business. Read more>>
Andrea Darris
To be successful you have to have a clear understanding of what being successful means to you. For some it’s graduating with honors, for others it’s landing a dream job, and for someone else it may be investing in themselves to make a dream a reality. Write your vision down, create an action plan and give it all you’ve got. Read more>>
Franklin Warens
This has always been such a fascinating conversation for me because I think I have an objective perspective. Some of the most outstanding entrepreneurs in the world didn’t necessarily start out with a grand vision. They started with an idea and an action. Read more>>
Christine Wilson
I believe the first question you have to ask yourself is what success means to you. We have to remember life is not all about the numbers. Does success mean making six figures or does it mean solving problems for your clients? I believe the key to finding success and feeling good about your level of success is to do something you are truly passionate about. Do the thing that you love doing. The thing you think about without any effort. Read more>>
Enfamous Familia Music Group
One of our mottos here is “Just Keep Doing The Work”. This is a principle we feel most successful people have in mind once they are on their way to the top. Small wins help push to the big wins and the big wins are to be celebrated but the only way to get there is to keep doing the work. Giving up never got anybody anywhere but a head start towards something else. Remember that. Read more>>
Robert Peecher
Perseverance and mindset are the two biggest attributes to success, in my experience. Most people go through peaks and valleys, and it’s important to remember that the journey doesn’t have a destination. Success is not a place that you get to. It’s a road you travel. And even when you’re standing on a peak, there’s a pretty good chance the next valley is right in front of you. Read more>>
Melissa Baldwin
I’ve thought about this question quite a bit throughout my career and my life. I’ve learned that success can be measured in different ways. In my career it can be number of books sold, new readers, book reviews and social media followers. I believe a lot goes into being successful– time, hard work, motivation, patience, self-love, and supportive family and friends. Read more>>
Haley Serna
A successful company provides a product or service in a way that makes other people’s lives better, and in-turn, your own as well. A very successful company earns the trust of those clients, which leads to repeat business and a relationship that is mutual beneficial. I am in the Architecture and Design industry, so we are a service-oriented business. Read more>>
Katie Mann
What do you think it takes to be successful? Compassion paired with high expectations. For example, Annie Klark and I co-founded a theatre company for people with disabilities. At the heart of our business model are our theatre instructors; highly trained and creative individuals. We depend on a high retention rate and have kept it over 95% for ten years. Read more>>
Sara Cheek
To be successful, you have to want it beyond the end goal. Success is measured through your perception of what you think that is. You have to commit to yourself, be hungry, and do the things others wouldn’t. Read more>>
Lisa Shelton
It takes Consistency, Discipline and Great customer service. Consistency if you want it to work, discipline if you want success and great customer service skills if you want your business to grow. Read more>>
Stefanie Stevens
I believe that anyone who is striving for success needs to have the drive and tenacity to not give up. When something doesn’t go your way, that doesn’t necessarily mean it wasn’t meant to be. When you’re striving for success, you will fail sometimes. There’s no way it will be easy all the time and everything will always fall right into place. It takes hard work and determination, and there will be some rejection and failures along the way. Read more>>
Myeisha Nichols
Being successful means you have to get comfortable with not always winning. You have to know what losing feels like. So you can be grounded. The success that I have comes from pulling myself up after losing multiple battles. I gained my strength slowly but surely. I also stayed focused on my goals and true to myself that is what made me successful. Read more>>
Tyler Victoria
I believe that success is the sum of specific knowledge, leverage, and accountability. When you consider your unique inclinations and pursue your genuine curiosities and passions. You will find that the knowledge and skills you have in that area come naturally to you and can’t be easily outsourced to anyone else. Read more>>
Stacey D. Harrison
The first step in the pursuit of success is understanding that your journey will not be the same as someone else. Many times, we set ourselves up to lose the fight before we get into the ring because our focus is blurred with a vision, passion, and desire that aren’t our own. You must understand that in order for others to see you, in an already over saturated market or field, is for you to be uniquely you. Other than that, I would have to say that knowing your “Why”, having faith, and a strong support system will be what you need to be successful. Read more>>
Collin and Meghan Funkhouser
We are a professional dog walking and pet sitting company, who focus on excellent pet care and customer service. What we actually do is provide peace of mind and absolution of pet parent guilt. Being successful means we have met the needs of our clients and have kept their needs central to all that we do. It’s easy to forget it’s a person contacting you for help with their pet; who has their own fears, anxieties, needs, and expectations. Read more>>
Keely Werly
To be successful can vary person-to-person, but in almost all situations of sucess, there is a pivotal point in the process where the person must accept failure. I would say that most people see me as a fairly successful person, but the reality is, this has been a long process of learning through trial and error. When I started my business, I knew absolutely nothing about mobile bars, bartending, or event planning. Read more>>
Lauren Travel and Write Today
Honestly, I’ve learned this past year, that it takes authenticity to be successful. My goal with Travel and Write Today is to consistently show up as my true authentic self, and to encourage others to do the same. To be successful you need to be consistent, authentic, passionate, genuine, and kind. Read more>>
Michelson Desrosiers
You have to believe in yourself. I mean really believe in yourself. your biggest challenge will be yourself. you have to become someone you have never been before. become disciplined, and focused, develop new habits, and learn new skills. understand people. worry about giving not receiving. you will get a lot of nos. to become resilient. self-sabotage is a real thing. do your best to avoid hurting yourself. become a good reader. become a life learner. it will be hard, so be stronger. it’s what you know and who you know. network!! remember your network is your NetWorth. Read more>>
Nikki Rhoades
Defining success is a challenge for so many writers, and it’s something I struggle with myself. Is the marker of success an exceedingly long client manual that you knocked out of the park? Is it a few thousand published articles? Is it the first novel you finish, or the first dollar you make? Truth be told, I think success looks different to every individual. I think defining success should be a personal mission, and whatever standard we decide to set should be something we each individually strive to meet. Read more>>