One of the most important lessons we learned is that our lives and our businesses will teach us along the way.  We don’t need to know everything on day one because the challenges we face on day will likely be ones we are already equipped to handle.  As we overcome challenges we get better and better and as the challenges increase in difficulty so too does our ability to tackle them.

We asked members of the community that we admire to share important lessons their business or career has taught them and have shared some of those responses below.

Rick Berman | Potter and Teacher

My mantra is KEEP IT SIMPLE ! Don’t spend money that you don’t have. If you continually want stuff and spend money on things that you don’t need you will always be in debt. and your body and mind will suffer because of it. Read more>>

Wesley Hall | Custom Quilt Designer

Since my studio specializes in creating memory quilts, I often collaborate with individuals who want to commemorate and remember loved ones. Hearing their stories reminds me of how fleeting and valuable life is. Read more>>

Venus Davis | Luxury Organizer & Home Stylist

For those that know me, I do not like the word, “lesson”. I prefer the term, “take away”. Ha! Ha! So, the most important take away from owning my own business is to do the work, be kind, be patient, and trust the process. They all work synergistically. Read more>>

Dzondria Tarver-Terry | REALTOR®️ Brokered by eXp Realty

business/career has taught me is the paramount importance of cultivating a people-centric approach. Regardless of the industry or organization size, people are the heart of any business. Read more>>