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

Dan McPartlan | Owner/Founder, The Comforted Kitty

The most important factor behind our success is providing a consistently excellent service that is empathetic to the client’s situation in leaving their beloved cat (and home) in our care while away. Read more>>

Sean McGill | Aerosol Artist

The most important factor in my success has developed through building relationships with my clients. Most of my work is referral based, the best compliments I can receive is either repeat business or positive reviews. Read more>>

Shawn Ellis | Woodworker/Artist

Quality. Artistic Flare. Uniqueness. These are the most important factors behind the Živel Natural Creations brand. For example, anyone can make a charcuterie/cutting board but by highlighting the natural voids and unique grain patterns of the wood and incorporating stone, resin and other natural elements, a unique and one-of-a-kind creation is made. Each creation is made with the highest quality and attention to detail. Read more>>

Jack Donahue | Basketball Tournament Director | Trainer & Coach

The most important factor behind the success of our business has been staying consistent! There were many times especially in the beginning when we were losing money. Staying consistent is what allowed us to build our business and clientele. I knew that as long as we stayed consistent and believe in what we were doing as a company things would eventually work out. Having a long term growth mindset has played a huge part in this! Read more>>

Leanna DeBellevue | Owner, DeBellevue Global Marketing Agency

The most important factor in the success of our brand has been the circle of people I surround myself with as a business owner. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, in some ways it is a perpetual roller coaster. It can be a series of extreme highs and lows and if you don’t have the right people around you to encourage you, champion for you and celebrate with you moving forward can be quite difficult. Read more>>

Dom Brightmon | Bestselling Author & Host of the Gong North Podcast

The most important factor behind my success is the people. People have encouraged me all my life and still do because if someone is living and breathing, they need encouragement. When I was writing my first book, I had friends that would check in on me to ask how the book was coming along and sometimes ask for samples as proof to hold me accountable. Read more>>

Kristan Cole | Entrepreneur, Leader of Leaders, Passionate Speaker

Most important thing about success is being willing to get up everyday and do what no one else is willing to do and do it consistently and without excuses. Average people do it once in a while and have lots of excuses. Be prepared all the time, protect your time, and be highly scheduled. Read more>>

Hollywood Yates | Entertainer

The most important thing to remember about how to succeed in your life is to Believe in yourself more than others can doubt you! Read more>>

Darrell Rivera | Hip Hop Dancer

consistency and persistence. even though i may fail a bunch of times through my career as i build my brand, i stay consistent on achieving my goals, and i stay persistent on being positive that i will achieve them. I believe many people lack consistency especially when they feel defeated. But, I believe true perseverance is when you hit your lowest. Read more>>

Greg Walker | CrossFit Coach

The most important factor in our success is how we treat our clients. We make them feel welcome and we give them the tools to achieve their goals in health, wellness and fitness. Read more>>

Noelani Apana-Cherry | Health & Life Coach

The single most important decision I have made to contribute to my success is reframing my mindset and belief system. I have spent most of my life either shaming myself and or believing I wasn’t worth the life and or success I desired. I was halted by the realization that what I was telling myself daily hindered my growth. Read more>>