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.

Jessica and David Kallenbach | Head Photographers

David and I look at success in a way that might not be the normal view of success in the business world. We look at success as a client smiles and has a reaction you can feel when they see their photos. Read more>>

Rae Banz | Independent Artist & Entrepreneur

God. Being an independent artist isn’t easy. Especially when you’re still working a full time job and a single mom. God is the most important factor behind my success. Sometimes I never know what my next step will be or what to do next, but the next thing just falls in my lap. Read more>>

Lissha Sadler | Author Advocate, Literary Consultant, Author, and Media Mogul

The key to my success lies in my ability to create a nurturing space for aspiring and veteran authors to showcase their literary talents and assist in connecting them with their readers. I genuinely enjoy experiencing my clients’ passion for their craft. Read more>>

Paige Earles | Your Interior Dreams Designer

The success of Pearle Designs is contributed to numerous most important factors. Extensive experience in the business world prior to launching my company provided a strong foundation, which was critically important. Read more>>

Dr. Shekina Farr | CEO, Formidable Woman®️ | Confidence Accelerator

Without a doubt having the mother I have has made all the difference. I attribute my success to being raised by a mother who always spoke life into me, believed in me, and pushed me to take up space and own my voice even when she couldn’t. Read more>>

RJ Noord JR | College Basketball Player & Model

I think the most important factor behind my success has been my belief in GOD & my unwavering faith and belief in myself. Honestly all of this happened by accident, when I first started modeling I had no direction or idea the doors that could open up for me but I’ve always had relationships with people by just being a good person and also my basketball career. Read more>>

LUCYY WAY | Visionary

Applying myself, especially during days I do not see the point or any major progression. True consistency and freeing my expectations of what it should be and look like specifically when. Loving what you do makes all the difference, my brand is my exact lifestyle.. welcome to Muse Wrld. Read more>>

Anthony Cj ALLEN | Master Barber

It all started living in Columbus Ohio, were I was born and raised. My Mother would share several books of successful people in them. So I would read them and study them. And before you know it these bookes became apart in me. How to become successful. Read more>>

Phil Jackson | Owner/Photographer Shootworks Media Services

Quality is undeniably a critical factor in brand success. It encompasses various aspects such as the reliability, durability, performance, and overall excellence of a product or service. Here are several reasons why quality plays such a pivotal role: Read more>>

Samaira (Aviance) Harley | Makeup Artist, Creative

Regardless of what everyone else is doing, stay true to yourself and recognize the potential within you. When I started my business as a makeup artist, the first thing I worried about is how good I would be. I would consistently look at other makeup artists on Instagram and TikTok, and when people would book me I would think to myself “why me and not them. They’re more qualified and their work is astounding.” Read more>>

Mrs. Sathya Callender-Wilson | Serial Entrepreneur & Domestic Violence Advocate

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is consistently delivering high-quality products/services that meet the needs and expectations of our customers. Building and maintaining strong relationships with our customers and providing exceptional customer service are also key factors in our success. Read more>> 

Hanna Soderstrom | Interior Designer

Listening: The Key to Designing Homes That Tell Our Client’s Story. In the world of interior design, it might sound straightforward, but the most important factor behind the success of Home at Hand Interiors is listening to our clients—truly listening. It’s about understanding their stories and helping bring out what they love. Read more>>

Rebekah Murphy | Owner of FIT4MOM North Atlanta

FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a community and network for mothers in all stages of motherhood. From pregnancy through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. Read more>>