We asked some brilliant entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to reflect on lessons they’ve learned at prior jobs. We’ve shared highlights below.

Deborah DeShazo

The most important lesson I learned personally before coming to own this company, was that customer service is everything. It’s more important than the item they’re purchasing, and more important than the items they’re having repaired. It’s of utmost importance to make the guest feel welcome and show them that they matter, because without them, Read more>>

Lauren & Candice Henry

John Maxwell says, “Growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow is going to get better.” Read more>>

Sheryle Gillihan

There have been so many lessons from prior jobs that have helped me as a business owner. Many are important such as recognizing and valuing a person’s tenacity to learn and desire to contribute or teaching me how to show up with confidence and champion my work no matter how many dollar signs are sitting in the room. However, the story I want to share is one about winning, failing, and breaking the rules all in one day.Read more>>

Aleya Duncan

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned so far in my career is to charge my worth. I spent so much time working for companies that would pay the minimum amount possible per service, or I would let clients negotiate my rates, and I was miserable.Read more>>

Stephanie Nault

Every job, gig or experience can be a learning lesson. Even if that job is not in your “field” you can take advantage of learning lessons that grow from being in that place, at that time. Much of my career as a makeup artist ran parallel to cosmetics sales. Learning to speak and communicate with other artists and colleagues as well as customers established trust with all ages of clientele. This experience has solidified the importance of developing relationships, communication and appreciating each client that I am honored to work on. Read more>>