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

Thomas Hicks | Gemst0ne & Digital Artist & Entrepreneur

I think the success of my business comes from a handful of things:
First, choosing Pokemon as the inspiration for my art taps into the “collect them all” mentality that so many people have ingrained in their brains from decades of pokemon games, and media. People don’t just grab one bracelet, they usually grab several and buy some for their friends too. I didn’t know that would happen so frequently when I first started making this business. Read more>> 

Erika Rose St. Louis | MODEL | INFLUENCER | DIGITAL MARKETER

The most important factor behind my success is hunger, passion, and drive. One has to truly love what they do and be in love with the vision of what you can become and achieve in order to keep going. There were many points in my career where I thought of giving up because of external factors and pressures however, if you have the drive you can face anything that comes your way. Along with these emotional factors, networking has to be the greatest contributor to my outward success. Read more>>

Leslie Hernandez | Owner of the Fantastique Collection by Un Jour D’Amour Events

I think the most important factor of our success has been thinking ahead. Fantastique Collection as a whole is consistently thinking 18-24 months ahead in our specific industry(fantasy events), not just with what we are going to launch or execute, but also with how the industry or consumer might adjust or change. What factors could happen that would affect our foothold in a growing industry? How can we continue to be innovative in this space? Read more>>

Stephanie Graham | Lash & Brow Artist

Being consistent and staying relevant. Meaning posting on social media consistently, showing up for my business and my clients everyday. Continuing my education by taking courses within the beauty industry -specifically lash extensions and esthetics for me(online courses, 1:1 business coaching, etc). Building meaningful connections within the beauty industry by collaborating with other businesses that offer the same or similar services/products. Read more>>