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.

Shawdeara Mckoy

Something that i do that a lot of girls in my industry are against is selling my vendor. A lot of people feel as if it eventually takes you out of business. My mindset is just that it’s enough for all of us. As long as i continue to promote and keep posting content and market in the way that my customers like they will always choose me! I’ve been selling my vendors for years and it hasn’t ever slowed down anything for me, i have been times vendors sales have paid for my inventory. Girls that brought my vendor even still come to me and purchase. Read more>>

Matt Kennedy

As a curator and publisher, the biggest affront to the Gallery System is the perception that we are all just middlemen. There is a belief that galleries and possibly museums have become less necessary in the post social media era – in spite of how many influencers use galleries and museums as backdrops for their posts. But I think instead of pushing back, we need to do a better job of promoting the advantages to having representation (if not management), on behalf of the artist rather than the artist, themselves. Certainly an artist who has amassed an engaged following of several million may be confident that they can sell their own work, just as there are people who could successfully represent themselves in court and give themselves a good haircut, but the verifiable wisdom favors not doing those things. Read more>>

Meghan Blanton

In a lot of photography circles, I often see discussions around whether or not you should post your full pricing on your website. A lot of photographers argue for listing a starting price, and then getting potential clients into a meeting or phone call to discuss services, packages, and pricing so that they have a real opportunity to share the value of their services and their unique offerings. Read more>>

Deslyn Adams

I’m Deslyn, your @$50KGrantGuru, and I’m here to set the record straight: You absolutely need a business plan! In my years of helping business owners secure funding, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-crafted business plan can make all the difference. Think of it as your roadmap to success. A business plan not only clarifies your vision but also demonstrates your commitment and professionalism to potential investors or grant committees. It’s like saying, “I’ve done my homework, and I’m serious about making this venture a success.” Read more>>

Brittany Stewart

So many people in the clothing industry believe that taking breaks is unnecessary and makes you lose your customer base. I personally feel like sometimes taking breaks and going back to something when you feel like it’s not 100% makes you aware and realistic. Sometimes you need to explore life and different options to bring out your creativity. Read more>>