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.

Angela Noble | Co-founder & Lead Designer at Noble Intent Studio

Working in the digital marketing industry, with a specific focus on creating websites, we’re often asked if we see DIY website creation tools as a threat to our business. Some professional website designers and developers may see these free or very low-cost solutions as competition. But we see them as great resources for business owners just starting out. Read more>>

Eyla Cuenca | Holistic Birth Guide and Doula

My “industry” of pregnancy, birth education and postpartum support is meant to empower a woman and her family. There are so many empaths who encounter birth and want to help women even if they are not well suited for this work. There are also so many women with birth trauma who consciously or subconsciously believe that being a “birth worker” will heal or resolve something within them. Read more>>

Ron Rohde | Real Estate Attorney

Value of referrals. The old law firm model had more clients than lawyers. A good lawyer would hang his shingle, network with other lawyers, then perform accurate, responsive hourly billing, and let the money come in. Today, clients change law firms, new clients are being created every day, and referrals do not fill the pipeline. Read more>>

Ashley Hay | Registered Nurse & Clinical Writer/Consultant

I think it’s a common belief that nurses should forever remain at the bedside. While we definitely need and highly value nurses who choose to remain in direct patient care roles, there are so many alternative and nontraditional roles available to those with a clinical background, interested in pivoting their career. One great example is entrepreneurship. Nurses are innately able to solve complex problems using critical thinking skills, often in high-stress or time sensitive situations. This can be a huge asset as a business owner. Read more>>