We’ve been fortunate to connect with so many brilliant artists, business owners and leaders over the years and so we reached out to some of these talented folks to discuss what it takes to be successful.

Ashley Martin

The ability to pivot and never quit learning.

I made this cookie last week that was experimental. The dough looked and smelled amazing. I put it in the oven and omg.. Did you ever see the blob movie?

Anywhoo…
It was a disaster. I wanted to cry. But I tasted it and it was one of the best things l’ve ever made. I knew I couldn’t sell it the way it was looking so I pivoted and turned them into truffles. They’re now one of my favorite things l’ve ever made. Sometimes you just gotta roll with it. Read more>>

Alex Golimbievsky

I believe “No” is a complete sentence. I think the path towards true success is to intentionally and ruthlessly prioritizing your time to the most important parts of your venture or goals. This means saying “no” to dozens of things that can be “good” that subtly rob you from the time and attention on the truly “great” things.

I failed two back-to-back businesses because I tried to “do it all.” Go to the networking events, run the sales meetings, write the blogs, run the customer support, send out the invoices… the list is endless. I did my best to do as many of these as I could as well as I could. But that led to me to working on the urgent over the important. It led to two business failures. Read more>>

Juanita Perdomo

My business is art + luxury + trust. If you position yourself as an exclusive, in-demand expert, high-end clients will pay top dollar for my work. Keep refining your skills, networking, and marketing to the right audience.
Master my Craft by stayingh ahead of trends in high-end decorative finishes.
Build a Strong Portfolio by investing in high-quality photos and videos of your best projects and keep up the website. Read more>>

Stephanie Luxton Photographer & Makeup Artist

A lot of creative people define success as making their living solely doing their creative pursuits and/or having a large online following. This seems to go for basically all creatives regardly of specific craft. I very strongly disagree with this. I respect people who pour everything they have into the hustle and the grind, but as an artistic person, you don’t have to dump everything into your craft to have a great life. Read more>>

Amber Anvick

Success in the notary business hinges on a combination of hard work, dedication, and an understanding that success can mean different things to different people. For some, it may signify a steady stream of clients and financial stability, while for others, it might involve establishing a reputable brand that is synonymous with trust and reliability. Consistency plays a crucial role in this journey; it is necessary to regularly uphold high standards of service, maintain open lines of communication with clients, and stay informed about industry regulations. Read more>>