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.

Dani Weiss

I think like anything, being successful takes hard work and perseverance. Spending time promoting yourself at networking events, on social media and keeping in touch with your existing clients is key to staying in business. Read more>>

Burl Norville

I’ve thought a lot about what success as an artist means and through the years of making art and submitting, doing shows and selling work, it seems there are two main things that are very important for me to feel successful as a visual artist. Read more>>

AnnMarie Ferrer

I believe what makes a person successful is understanding that you can never know everything. Leaving opportunities to learn and grow is EVERYTHING as a business owner and, honestly, as a human being. Read more>>

Natalia Salivia

I believe that success requires people—having a team and connections is essential. No major company operates with just one employee, and it’s okay to ask for help and accept support to grow. Read more>>

Jessy Greer

Success, to me, depends on determination, passion, and resilience in adversity. A vivid example is our company’s journey through the pandemic and subsequent industry shifts. Read more>>

Rachel Gunsch

I attribute what some people call my success or luck to three things: enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to act on opportunities. If you show genuine excitement and enthusiasm in people’s interests they will create and connect you to opportunities. Read more>>

Angela Todd

Certainly! Here’s a lengthened version that expands on the entrepreneur aspect: Determination, perseverance, and hard work are the keys to success, but true success lies in the choices we make while using these skills. Read more>>

Arielle Porat

In a word: tenacity. You can have all the education or minimal, an army of support or be incredibly independent, you could have opportunities in front of you or have to seek out every single one, but without tenacity, success longterm will be very difficult. Read more>>

Betty Dell

I have worked at different financial organizations in the Management / Customer Service field, reporting to experienced and skilled individuals before I became a business owner. Read more>>

Alina Zarzycki

It’s hard to define something that is so fluid for many people… but for me, being successful means committing to never giving up… It’s realizing that things are going to get hard. You’re going to fail. That’s just part of it. Read more>>

Camilla Behrens

I don’t consider myself successful, but I have experienced moments of success in my career. I have watched people around me become successful. Read more>>

Caleb Knight

I think it starts with believing you can be successful. belief won’t get you there on its own but without it you honestly shouldn’t even start. and then once you have that genuine belief you have to commit to it everyday regardless of the result. Read more>>