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.

Chelsea Shackel | Comedian

As an entrepreneur, like most, I’ve pursued countless endeavors in various fields. Some I’ve chalked up as failures, others shocking successes. When I first started taking the entrepreneurial route in life my mind was very money focused. I first researched what made other entrepreneurs money, and tried to follow their exact journey. Read more>> 

Carrie DeMont | Founder/Owner DeMont Family Swim School

I think it’s the way we truly care about people, both our team and customers. It’s more than “just swimming” (although the lifesaving impact of learning to swim is pretty incredible and impactful!!!). We are passionate about our company core values of: kindness always, work hard, seek growth and improvement, be responsible. Read more>>

Sherri Plotke | Sherri Plotke | Real Estate Broker & Peak Performance Coach

The success of my brand is resilience. Over nearly 20 years I’ve seen many challenges with highs and lows. The resilience to keep investing in myself and being confident to adapt as things evolve has been huge. Pushing myself to get uncomfortable and grow daily has been my focus over the past 3 years. This has had a significant positive impact on my brand and success. Read more>>

Gabriella Siciliano | Realtor

Having an open mind, open heart, and drive to help others is what I attribute to my success in real estate. The main reason I am in real estate, is so that I can help others as they navigate different chapters of their lives. Whether it be somebody’s first time buying a home, a couple’s first home after marriage, upsizing after having a child, downsizing for empty nesters, helping people navigate the sale of a home during divorce, or helping a family with a sale of a home after the passing of a loved one; Read more>>

Baiyinah Brookins | Founder

The most important factor behind the success of Mystics and Sages, my ethical jewelry brand, is undoubtedly persistence. Entrepreneurship is like a labyrinth, with twists, turns, and unexpected dead ends. But it’s the persistent ones who find their way through. Read more>>