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.

Kheri Armer-Newell

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a noticeable shift occurred as people began to actively live in their landscapes and gardens rather than merely observing them. Read more>>

Stephanie Pohlman

I am seeing a trend in natural, organic textures and soft lines. One of my favorite ways to implement this design is through hard finishes. We love stone, lacquered brass finishes, and natural wood tones. Read more>>

Khandilyn Hicks

As a product of the new generation of my industry, things have changed significantly since I got started back in 2012. There was a hunger for knowledge and motivation to succeed where others may have not seen the potential. Read more>>

Savanna Jaynes

Working with hundreds of brides through the years, I have seen many trends come and go. But nothing compares to what I call the “trifecta”. They are Pinterest, Etsy and TikTok. Read more>>

Chuck Aikens

the world of digital marketing is changing rapidly. One major trend I’m seeing is the explosion of new channels, platforms, and technologies that marketers must now navigate. Read more>>

Omkcar Shethe

The landscape of social media trends is undeniably dynamic, often defying predictability. From the era of long-format YouTube videos that captivated audiences between 2016 and 2019, to the meteoric rise of bite-sized content on platforms like TikTok and Reels, Read more>>

Noah Douglass

Sadly I’ve seen a trend that is exchanging artistic conviction for money. There are many reasons to begin a creative career, but as I can tell there are two main types of creative professionals. Read more>>

Hannah Shelton

The beauty industry is always changing. New trends are always emerging, some fading out quicker than others. One trend that’s stuck around that I personally love is that more individuals are gravitating towards a more natural look. Read more>>

Jonathan Brown

Some of the biggest trends I see from a consumer standpoint is that many people today are focused on the present & how material things in the present will serve/benefit them now. Read more>>

Taylor Gaines

The top two trends changing social media management are consolidation and artificial intelligence. Trend 1: Consolidation The average social media user is on 3-5 apps, which doesn’t sound like a big deal until you’re the business owner trying to grow your market share using social media as your primary marketing and sales tool. Read more>>

Whitney Bilbao

Lately, there has been a preference with more of a candid type of photography in weddings and elopements. This style of photography adds a more unique and meaningful touch to your wedding day. Read more>>

Bobby Byrd

When I started my brand in 2012, there weren’t many people interested in clothing brands, or just didn’t know how to go about starting one. So naturally, things were difficult to learn at first, the knowledge wasn’t accessible at that time. Read more>>

Tangela Parker

The marketing trends gravitate toward an exciting blend of technology and human-centric approaches in 2024. Brands that harness the power of conversational AI-driven interactions, immersive technologies like VR and AR, Read more>>

Derek Drapeau

One of the biggest trends in photography and the broader marketing/advertising world is the integration of AI. This technology is super new but is already making waves in the industry, and it’s gotten a lot of photographers wondering how it will affect their role in the commercial space. Read more>>