We asked some of the brightest and most thoughtful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives in the community to tell us about something they believe that most people in their space disagree with and we’ve shared highlights below.

Benjamin Holthaus

The notion that art is subjective. This is a hot topic, and I love it. I firmly believe that art cannot be subjective. In my world, the world of photography, there is tons of good and tons of bad. Something i’ve seen argued hundreds, if not thousands of times is when creatives are praised for what is honestly really bad work. That is when the argument of subjectivity comes in. Read more>>

Makayla Paige

Most hairstylist don’t believe in being personable with there clients. We’re taught that it’s unprofessional but in my chair it is home and for that reason my clients keep coming back. I’ve literally had women I just met ask to hug me after their appointment or as they’d say their therapy session. Most women, moms, teens, wives, daughters don’t really have a safe space to just open up and release so I allow them a space for that. Read more>>

Page Mackenzie

Something that I believe that most people in the industry disagree with is the lack of representation of women in country music. It’s a topic that I think many tiptoe around or just ignore completely. There are groups, events, and people who do speak up but we can’t seem to break that barrier that is holding back the female influence in music. The numbers and statics would shock so many people if they would take the time to educate themselves. Read more>>

Collin Smith

Most bands today don’t realize that you don’t have to use every piece of industry standard equipment. When everyone uses the same tricks, software, tone, and equipment, you sound like everyone else. Use what you have and use it in your own way. Express yourself in your own words with your own style. Read more>>