Through our work we have been constantly amazed at the incredible things people in every neighborhood are working on. What’s even more exciting is that they all have different stories, backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. That there isn’t a single formula for success means that everyone can take their unique set of strengths and characteristics and turn it into a success story. We recently reached out to some folks we admire and asked them what characteristics they feel are responsible for their success.

Claudio Adolfssen | Professional Tennis Coach, founder of ESS, mentorship program for athletes

The most important factor behind my success is the hard work. Hard working people will be always rewarded , I am not talking about working hard for 1 day, 2 months or for a year, the consistency of hard working, positiveness during the tough times, and wanting to succeed. Read more>>

Howard Williams | Gallery Owner

Im a perfectionist, all of our pieces are restored to what they would’ve originally looked like of the period. Our clients know that any piece they purchase will arrive in perfect condition even if they have only see it on our website. I only purchase items for the gallery that speak to me, that I really love and would consider for my own home. Read more>>

Denys Darzi | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master

I believe that the commitment we have to teach high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, human development-focused education is a crucial factor for the success of your brand. By strengthening our students emotionally and physically, we are providing a significant benefit to their daily lives and the results are amazing. This holistic approach, aimed at the well-being of the students, can certainly contribute to the growth and recognition of our brand Denys Darzi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. Read more>>

The Mystic Chics Wendy, Audrey, Mary | Modern Medicine Women

Wendy: I think having a degree of trust and being willing to take steps toward our goals is the most important factor for success. Change is the only guarantee in Life, so having the ability to step forward, even when we don’t know exactly how it will go or what will happen is an important factor in getting the energy moving and keeping the momentum. Read more>>

Trinidad Escudero | Designer

Our Brand success is probably because we are approachable and speak in a neutral and inclusive language, so that we generate a close relation with the client , We strive for a non-ostentatious and unpretentious elegance.
A minimalist style with elements of character and a sobriety that doesn’t exclude pops of color. Read more>>

Oksana Gruzdyn | Immunology Research Scientist and CEO of Viktoriya and Oksana LLC

There are several important factors behind success of our business. When we started our business, we knew what we wanted, and we paid dues for it. We were consistently setting targets and paying to achieve them – not just monetarily, but also mentally, emotionally, and physically. We were also not afraid of failing. We were more concerned about wasting time or anything taking longer than it needed to. We were optimizing our business and life for growth and improvement, not safety and “security.” Read more>>

Joao Vergara | Race car driver

The most important factor behind my success is the control I have over my mind. Racing is extremely challenging and can be frustrating since there are a lot of moving parts and team players involved. I’ve made it top priority to keep my emotions and feelings in check so that I don’t waste unnecessary energy on “what could have been”. I’m always focused on the next challenge regardless of todays outcome. Read more>>

Stacey Jacques | Co-founder of Lucky American Designs

We aren’t just lucky…we are blessed. Everyone would probably agree that hard work, dedication and a passion for what you do are very inportant factors to attaining success, but Tyler and I truly believe the key to our growing business lies in our faith and our follow through of God’s plan for us. Read more>>