Our community is fortunate to have so many brilliant, insightful entrepreneurs and creatives and so many of them have front row, ground level seats that allow them to see emerging trends before the so-called experts, industry leaders, etc. We wanted to create a space to connect members of our community where they could share these insights on trends and opportunities they are seeing.

Kelli Hahn

The hardest part about being a personal trainer these days, is trying to set clients expectations in a realistic manner when they are exposed to the social media influencers, extreme trends, “perfect body” photos plastered everywhere, and all the people yelling “no pain, no gain!” The TRENDS in the fitness / health industry tend to be the problem instead of the solution. Many trends go to the extremes where the risk of injury can outweigh the benefits and some people even appear to take pride in their injuries. Read more>>

Jennifer Vogel

Some of the biggest trends in the real estate industry today center around advancements in digital technology. The internet and digital technology have been slowly changing the face of real estate for the last two decades. With the proliferation of online listings and real estate websites, buyers and sellers have gained access to a wealth of information about properties, neighborhoods, market trends, and more. Read more>>

Hannah Niemann

The sticker business is saturated online. We live in a time of accessibility to millions of people, places, and ideas. Everyone wants to be unique and portray their own style. With so many brands in makeup, clothing, design, and more, it can be hard to stand out. Businesses like mine give people the opportunity to personalize their items including water bottles, Stanley cups, hydro flasks, laptops, notebooks, vehicles, and more. Read more>>

Szilvia Gogh

ecycled, upcycled, sustainable, ethical… All these words have been very trendy to use lately. Just like with organic food… it sounds good and we all want to say we eat organic. I hear more and more business owners advertising that they sell recycled jewelry, upcycled fashion, they have a sustainable business and source their materials ethically 😉 They have one thing in common, they all represent what the fashion industry needs, but in reality, is falling short on. Read more>>

Tatiana Workman

The makeup and skincare business is forever evolving as far as trends are concerned. Whether it be Makeup no , no makeup looks , dewy sun-kissed skin or the classic instagram baddie makeup. Instagram flawless makeup is my favorite trend, I love sculpted skin, defined brows, fluffy lashes with a neutral eyeshadow. A sultry look is effortless and timeless .It it one trend that hasn’t faded even. Festival makeup is also popular at the moment, graphic liner , pops of color and bold blush inspired by the Coachella festivals. Read more>>

Helen Maiyu

There’s currently a rise in companies’ needs in user-generated content (UGC). As advertising shifts from TV to social media, there’s an increase in the demand for UGC. This also means an increase in opportunities for online content creators. Although there’s concerns of social media becoming too saturated with creators, I believe there is an audience and niche for everyone. In addition to this, social media’s algorithm allows content to reach its targeted audience making it more efficient compared to TV advertising. Read more>>

Spencer Goodwin

One of the biggest trends rights now in the dog breeding world is people being uneducated about breeding and about their breed of choice. Unfortunately people have found out how lucrative dog breeding is so they are getting dogs for all the wrong reasons. Due to the high influx of uneducated breeders it’s causing many dogs to be born with health problems and deformities. This problem is most prominent in the bull breeds. Read more>>