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.

Nat Comisar

Please understand that my thinking mirrors the restaurant business. I spent 33 years living and breathing a service industry with some of the best there ever were so my perspective lives and dies there. There’s a difference between being of service and being an “order taker.” When I was 15 and started bussing tables in my family restaurants I learned from men and women who understood that being of service didn’t just mean going over and above for others. Doing more provided the means to great customer experience, a better personal income and to vastly increased self esteem. Read more>>

Jennifer Balcos

That artists have to move to NYC to become successful bluechip artists or to be taken seriously. Read more>>

Trisha Harris

Hands down pricing! It seems in every group of photographers this topic always comes up and there are always two very passionate sides. If not more. It is definitely a topic that needs to be talked about and understood before just jumping in and starting a photography business. I think that is what causes most photographers to either fail, become burnt out and leave the profession behind. Read more>>

Grace Drury

I think the most controversial thing I don’t believe in is the use of practice logs, practice requirements or outside incentives. In my studio, I focus on encouraging quality practice and the natural rewards of practicing; which include progressing in their books, getting new pieces, and being accompanied by myself or a duet track. As a young student, I did whatever I could to stretch the time I “counted” for practice. Everything was an excuse to hit those “magic practice times.” My teachers could tell when I wasn’t practicing well, even though I was “getting my time in.” Read more>>

Tessa Brand

Many clients feel obligated to invite all of their out-of-town guests to a dinner the night before the wedding and often to a farewell brunch the day after the big event. I hear wedding planners agree with this often. Since when is a wedding not enough reason to travel? First of all, no one is obligated to accept the invitation if the travel will be too strenuous or expensive. And if they do accept, the guest will be entertained, wined and dined all evening. Read more>>

Nancy Boyd

Character trumps talent every time for me. I know a lot of people in the film industry who continue to hire people who aren’t the best to work with because of their talent. In my experience, it’s never worth it. There are so many kind, caring, collaborative people in the world and this industry and many of them are extremely talented. If you take the time to look for them, you will find them. I think that if you can help it, you must gather a crew of people who will create a positive environment on set. We are working 12 hour days together; we might as well enjoy the company we keep. Read more>>

Sergio Martinez sr

Being yourself in all you do once you find yourself being someone or something your not it will show in all you do Read more>>