There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Laurel Loew | Venue Owner/Manager

Our business is family run on property that has been in my husband’s family since the 1950’s. As a wedding venue, the product IS the location and having such a love and appreciation of the space itself is obvious to our clients when they tour our farm and this is key to our success. Read more>>

Taylor Cheek-Mundy | Director of Marketing at Pepper

Since 2018, Pepper has championed normalizing open conversations about s*x and pleasure, infusing them with lightness, playfulness, and fun. With a shared aspiration to empower exploration and embrace s*xual well-being, founders Sarah and Lincoln embarked on making the experience of buying pleasure products comfortable and safe. Read more>>

Lauren Carter | Public Servant

The most important factor behind my success is my faith in God. The road to success is filed with twists, turns, and rocky paths, all of which I have encountered. However, with faith in God and persistence, I have been able to persevere. Read more>>