In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?

The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “”small details”” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.

Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.

Kiara Farmer

One of the most prominent trends I’ve observed in owning a candle business is the demand for wholesale candles. Many customers are seeking wholesale purchases for weddings, baby showers, and similar events. Wholesale options cater specifically to the needs of these occasions, offering advantages like cost savings, convenience, and a wide variety of candle options. Read more>>

Paige Whiffen

We are seeing and have been seeing multiple changes and evolutions within the beauty industry. Everything from the importance of social media marketing and education to guests wanting to be able to go longer between appointments but spending more time with us per appointment. This results in hair trending towards a more “lived in” style. Read more>>

Lindsay O’Connor

I own an athleisure boutique, specializing in active and cozy leisure wear. My store opened in 2018 and the then blossoming athleisure pocket of retail was mostly active apparel focused; think, leggings and workout tops for a range of activities with a few supplemental lifestyle pieces. The hot phrase back then was “studio to street,” suggesting that your day didn’t have to end after your workout; Read more>>

Ashley Kravitz

With the streaming business we saw a big uptick in work opportunities that came with all the new shows and movies being produced, and then the pandemic hit and there was a lull before things picked up again. Now we are dealing with the union strikes which is once again putting a damper on work opportunities. This business is not for the faint of heart. You’ve got to be able to maintain a steady steam of income even during the downtimes. I’ve been able to diversify and have a variety of clients that need my services. Read more>>

Scooter Allen

This isn’t exactly brand new but I think something that has changed in the recent few years is that “Albums” are starting to go away, and we’re seeing a huge push of “Single” songs being released. This is an interesting topic because a lot of people are divided on this. On one hand, consumers get more songs more often. Read more>>

Russ and Trudeen Walter and Peterson

Two letters…AI. It allows endless creative possibilities and it brings these capabilities to the masses. Various camps exist, some embrace AI, others eschew it. I asked an AI service to write about the good and the bad photographers see in AI technology. Here’s a sample of what AI wrote for me: Read more>>

Brandon Verdun

I definitely see AI (artificial intelligence) making a huge splash and disrupting multiple industries. Not just relating directly to graphic arts or artists in general but the entire creative process. From the birth of an idea to the marketing strategy all the way to a finished product. Read more>>

Erin Gabel

Thank you for having me on your platform! If I can address the elephant in the room, his name is AI. This “trend” is one that in here to stay and certainly has the photography industry both mesmerized and terrified. Many photographers wonder if this will edge them out of business because of the ability for almost anyone to manipulate photos in a way once privy to only professionals. Read more>>

Wendy Spann

The biggest trend I see in my industry, creating handmade items, specifically concerning sewing/creating is to find a niche market unique to what you make, and tapping in to that audience. When I began sewing about 3 years ago, I just wanted to learn to sew. Turns out I loved sewing so I began making face masks, as it was the start of the pandemic. Read more>>

Lindsey Andrew

Tattooing is crazy, there are new trends popping up constantly. With trends ranging anywhere from embroidery and holographic sticker tats, all the way to some insane micro-realism, the possibilities are quite literally endless when it comes to tattooing. It’s amazing seeing what people are capable of with a needle to skin. Read more>>