We asked the community what factors they felt were responsible for their success and we’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Pamela Taylor | Novelist and Editor

Presence — in every sense of the word. Whether it’s the business of being a novelist (and yes, that’s very much a business) or my freelance editing business, you have to be seen to be discovered. And in today’s world, there are so many places that one needs to have presence: in person, online, in communities of your peers, in various media formats; in both traditional and emerging spaces; with advertising and promotions; and, of course, word of mouth. Read more>>

Kyle and Dianna | Owners

As a family full of pet owners, both dogs and cats, we understand how much love and care goes into providing the best for our four-legged friends. We wanted to create a fun, cool, and innovative experience that resonated differently with pet owners than the traditional pet store. A concept that separates us from the rest, where the experience of the dogs comes first, has been the most important factor in the success of this business venture. Read more>>

SALUSTIANO | Artist

I think having a very recognizable and own style. From the beginning people did not need to look at the signature on the painting to know that it was my work. Read more>>

Albert Vargas | Founder and CEO at Alvademy and Didoctorio

When I first started Alvademy and Didoctorio, I knew it was going to be a difficult task. Not only because when you’re working on your own companies you have to constantly multitask in a variety of areas, but because I was also going to keep my regular job. I’m still running my businesses and working at my regular job. I have been able to manage my companies in my free time and I have people and a team of experts and professionals working with me as well. Read more>>

Mindee Meyer | Owner and Founder of Sur La Mur

I believe the most important factor behind the success of Sur La Mur is that we can create any vision our client would like to bring to life. If the client is looking for a specific style/design that they cannot find we’re able to create that design for them. We don’t believe in saying no- we believe in getting it done! Read more>>