We asked some brilliant folks from the community to tell us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Aaron Knipp | Public Relations and Personal Branding Expert. Founder of Cicospace.

There are going be times when you’re the only one who can see where you’re heading. Running a business or doing anything significant in life isn’t always going to make sense to everyone around you. It’s not about convincing everyone else; it’s about believing in yourself long enough to see the breakthrough. Read more>>

Megan Duffy | Family & Brand Photographer

My path is my own; my voice and creativity are one of a kind. The desire to be creative has never seemed like a choice. It has always felt like a gift. You can spend your life learning so many things within the world. You can adapt to technology and learn new skills but that act of creating and thinking outside the box or in the gray area is so powerful. I think its the one skill AI will never truly master. It requires humanity, soul, and emotion. Read more>>

Amon Schenk | Basketball Coach and Small Business Owner

Treating and respecting people right has been the most important lesson I have learned in my service business. I have found that when I treat my staff in a way that they feel better about themselves their performance increases and in return treat me how I would like to be treated. Read more>>

Chris Lumsden | Owner Small Wide Format Print Shop

One thing specifically i have learned is never to trust or rely on one source of revenue for the business. We were too heavily dependent on social media and their reach and hadn’t developed ways to stay in contact with our customers when all my social media profiles were deleted. Read more>>

Taylan Kelly | Model & Stylist

Style is personal. The most important lesson I’ve learned is to do what makes me happy when it comes to clothes, and not worry about others opinions. Authenticity and a creative vision are always on trend. Read more>>

TAMMY FULLER | Director/ceo

I would have to say understanding every aspect of your business. It is really important to know how to complete every role to avoid depending on others efficiency. Read more>>