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.

Lisa Jennings

Corporate social responsibility truly matters to companies and their employees these days. Therefore, the most popular type of request we receive for a team building event is one that is fun for guests to participate in, but that also helps a charity. Read more>>

Cecily Delgado

I think the biggest trend that stands out to me is that people are beginning to express themselves more freely through their clothing. I love the community that is built around this idea because it gives people a sense of freedom to really showcase who they are. Read more>>

Moriah McIlhany

The biggest trend I see in the industry right now that I love is the focus for wedding vendors focusing on the experience they are giving their clients. Read more>>

Eric Schabla

Historically, the theatre and film/tv industries have been separated by tradition, geography, economics and plenty of other factors. But the pandemic unified them in an unexpected way: fear. Read more>>

Renee Simons

Recently in the influencer marketing industry, I see an increased focus on “going viral.” Creating a viral moment is an exciting opportunity for any creator to reach new followers and grow their platform, but in my experience, vitality isn’t the best marker of success. Read more>>

Rachel Leslie

AI – With its introduction in 2022, there was a lot of fear around it, especially in the copywriting industry. People were worried AI was going to replace copywriters and for some I know in the industry, they’ve said it has replaced some of their work. Read more>>

Chris Quinn

One of the biggest trends that I am seeing right now in my industry is shooting video vertically vs. horizontally and how the length of content keeps becoming shorter and shorter; with social media being at the forefront of brand marketing these days, shooting high-budget commercials even though it is still a big deal has now come head to head with shooting on an iPhone. Read more>>

Samantha Tilkins

I think AI is a huge trend we’re seeing in the industry right now. I work a corporate job doing content strategy/creation, graphic design and photography and it’s becoming part of my daily tools. Read more>>

Kate Ripley

Performance & Recovery Labs is a collaborative sports medicine practice that houses various businesses under one roof with the goal of creating a singular space for patients with active lifestyles to receive care. Read more>>

Rhonda Brown

One of the most notable trends I have observed within the salon industry is the decline of the traditional salon environment. There has been a significant increase in the popularity of suite-type salons. Read more>>

Michael Duke

When OpenAI burst onto the scene with ChatGPT in late 2022, we knew immediately that the marketing industry was one of the most ripe industries for disruption. Read more>>

Breanna Wise

One of the biggest trends I see in my industry is becoming more transparent about treatments and directing our treatment focus toward a more educational and comfortable experience. Read more>>

Jordan Crump

There are new opportunities through AI, reminiscent of the .com boom. Embracing AI in your business can unlock efficiencies, streamline tasks, and income. Read more>>

Casey Martinez

In terms of photography, the world was a different place 10 years ago. Instagram was brand new with only a collection of your friends low-resolution filtered phone images. Read more>>

Lizzie & Josh Parra

Although much of our work time is devoted to investing in Real Estate, to grow our portfolio of short-term and long-term rentals, the bulk of what we do is Interior Design and Remodel Project Management. Read more>>

Jacqueline Roche & Kathryn Collis

A couple of trends we see emerging in recent years for the floral industry are non-traditional florals and large impactful installations. Read more>>