The Coronavirus has given many us an opportunity to pause and think about life, our purpose, and even the right work life balance. What’s your perspective and has it changed over time?

Phillip Surrett | Music Producer & DJ

When I reflect on my time invested into my Music Production Career, and the success I’ve had, I always return to a very powerful point of drive: Creativity. It can come from so many places. Sometimes in abundance, sometimes in scarcity. The flow state is required to channel creativity into an audibly enjoyable product.  Read more>>

Jillian Gundy | Founder & Owner of Tiki Hut Life

My success is greatly impacted by the support of my family. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of my husband, parents, and inspiration of my children. Tiki Hut Life was created out of the needs of our family to enhance our chemical-free lifestyle. We take pride in sourcing as local as possible and supporting our community. We source our produce from local farmers’ markets, and our meat from local farmers. Read more>> 

Cam Brown | CEO of Integrity Nutrition & Women’s Fat Loss Expert

Definitely the most important factor behind the success of Integrity Nutrition is how much time we put into supporting our clients. We truly create a plan based on their lifestyle and schedule, so tackling weight loss together- when most of the women we work with have been frustrated and stuck for years- no longer feels impossible and overwhelming. We help coach clients through easy and small changes, personalized for them, so our program becomes the easiest and most successful “diet” that they’ve ever used to lose weight! Read more>> 

Natalie Papier | Designer & Owner of Home Ec.

Authenticity! If you stay true to who you are and build your business around that, then your brand reflects that. Read more>> 

Andra Watkins | NYT Bestselling Author and Speaker

I don’t listen to those who tell me to know my place; I make my place. At my lowest point, I told my husband I wouldn’t finish the book I was writing because nobody would read it. And he said, “If you don’t write it, they won’t.” Read more>> 

Matt Brophy | Ceramic Artist

I think my pieces are unique and unusual compared to other ceramic arts. I found that most potters glazed their pieces in. Read more>> 

Christopher Myers Davis | Motivational Speaker & Film Producer

First and foremost, my relationship with God/Jesus Christ. God led me to create “Thank God For Every 24” during one of the most frustrating and lowest points of my life. That “leading” from God put me in a position to create a very powerful and growing movement/brand. It instilled a confidence in me that I thought I’d never have in my lifetime. Read more>> 

Captain Jimmy Skinner | Fishing Guide

I think I can contribute my success in this business to a few things. I was fortunate to start guiding at an early age and in a small town where the market wasn’t over saturated with fishing guides. Also the people I’ve surrounded myself with. My loving and supportive wife, and my great friends and business partners the Fontaine family. Read more>> 

Ineke’ Tolbert | Aesthetics & Wellness Nurse Practitioner

The most important factor behind my success is my willingness to work hard and make sacrifices in order to achieve goals. In business you have to have thick skin and be able to endure low points. You will face setbacks along the way, but you must keep going until you reach your goal. This is done with a clear goal and a clear vision. Prayers is definitely part of business plan and a major foundation and guiding factor in moving forward. Read more>> 

Leslie McBride | Small Business Owner

Consistency for sure. This is something that I know I often struggle with both in business and in life. It’s hard to stay creative and driven a-lot of the time, but I find when i do have consistency, I have success. Read more>>

Katrina Carpenter | Founder and Executive Director

Compassion, intergrity, love and a heart to serve others with a smile is just a few factors that have contributed to our success. Accepting help from someone is not easy, so most of the time our clients show up with thier head down but when they leave us they are smiling and happy. Read more>> 

Ciera Thomas | Mompreneur

There are many important factors when it comes to growing a brand with success. CoolSCHoolLearning, LLC ® was implemented to help kids in learning and education. Starting out as a brand to serve kids by creating learning resources, CoolSCHoolLearning, LLC ® goal remained focused about the success of continual learning through our tutoring services for ages 5 – 10 years old (early learners and elementary students). The most important factor of CoolSCHoolLearning, LLC ® is to reach, help and support kids all around the world by providing positive results in his or her understanding and growth in learning. Read more>> 

Huntington | Owner – Caliber Pest Solutions

While we believe there are several factors that can make a company successful, there is probably one that is at the heart of them all, and that is the customer experience. Assuring customers that they’re particular concern is just as important to us as it is to them makes a world of difference. We strive to be accessible to our customers…returning phone calls promptly, sticking to scheduled services, etc. go a long way in building relationships. We believe strongly that you cannot successfully build a business without building relationships’. Read more>>