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.

Anthony J. Mack | Licensed Drone Pilot & Camera Operator

The most important lesson I’ve learned from having a career in the Film Industry is that no matter what you do, as long as you stay persistence you can achieve any goal you set out to do. It’s so easy to just give up when things aren’t going the way you would like them to, and the thought has crossed my mind a time or two with all the strikes and work slow-downs we’ve had the last few years. Read more>>

Derrick Finklea | Fashion stylist

The most important lesson my business/ career has thought me would have to be fully believing in myself to accomplish things I’ve never have before it’s a faith walk with owning a business and sometimes doubt seems like an answer but fully believing in myself and the gift God has given me has literally been one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned to push past my own limitations and insecurities to get amazing results. Read more>>

DKeith Wilson | Founder / Senior Consultant

Business is fundamentally about service. Whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur, success hinges on whom you choose to serve (market opportunity) and how well you meet their needs with your product, service, or solution. Read more>>

Teshika Burnside | CEO & Lead Event Producer

By far, the biggest lesson that my business, the wedding industry as a whole, and COVID has taught me is to learn how to pivot. In 2020 when COVID hit, we were struggling to stay alive, pay employees, and generally function normally. Read more>>

Gabby Goodwin | CEO of Confidence and Inventor of GaBBY Bows

The most important lesson my business has taught me is a quote I came up with after a huge rejection: “N.O. is just an abbreviation for Next Opportunity.” I’ve heard little no’s, big no’s, tall no’s, short no’s… every kind of no you can think of, but I always have to remember no matter how much the no’s hurt, those no’s get me closer to a yes. Read more>>