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.

Mike Moore

Most people, unfortunately, disagree with the fact that GOD owns the business world. He created it! Nothing exists today that exists WITHOUT HIM! Read more>>

Matt Montalvo

Most of my longtime friends in the industry who are as busy as I am have tended to outsource as much of their workflow as possible. From contracts and calendars to editing and website branding. It is probably due to my frugality and wanting total responsibility for all aspects of my business, but I still handle every aspect myself. Printing is the only part of my business I let someone else handle. I still keep paper contracts on hand! Read more>>

Garrett Hickey

There is no such thing as a gimmicky beer; if we believe in what we’re doing and strive to make a well-made and delicious beer, then gimmicks have nothing to do with what we’re making. People don’t consider a honey pistachio latte a gimmick; they enjoy the drink. Why do people think of a honey pistachio stout as a gimmick? It’s a mental hurdle the industry needs to get past. Read more>>

Lara Hemeryck, PhD

Here’s the one BIG misconception about science.

Science isn’t just black or white. It’s mostly a wide stretch of in-between and grey areas.

It’s in our human nature to crave simple, clear-cut answers to better our lives.

We all want a direct path to follow. An ideal world tailored to ourselves.

So, it’s no surprise that social media often presents information as black or white, right or wrong. Read more>>

Katherine Young

I am an in-house designer, marketer, and communicator. My career focus is supporting education and families. I specialize on being resourceful and knowing a little bit about everything. Often I am the full creative team where I work. From presentations to video, writing copy to designing graphics, communication planning plans to web updates, I do all the tasks and need to know how to create across all the platforms. Instead of being a single puzzle piece, I put together the entire puzzle and I plan as well as execute the work. And the work isn’t glamorous or seen as innovative campaigns. My work doesn’t win awards and I am typically working with a budget of $0. My work is functional to the community I serve. Read more>>