What is the Most Important Factor Behind Your Success?

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

Lionel Harris II | Comedian, Writer, Creator

I firmly believe there is something to not quitting. I do not believe that we see the most talented people on the world’s highest stages. I believe that we see those with the most perseverance. The success that I have been blessed to obtain comes from that. That by God’s grace, I did not quit. I wanted to. Got pretty close too many times to name, but for some reason, I did not. Anyone with an unwavering level of commitment can achieve. Read more>>

Reisha & Andy Rhodenbaugh | Owners & Hosts of the East Atlanta Studio

At the foundation of who we are as a family is the belief that everyone is full of inherent dignity and value and everyone ought to have the opportunity to flourish and contribute creative beauty to the world, in its multifaceted and various forms. This foundational belief informs our vision of ‘helping creatives bring beauty to the world’ and directly influences the two factors that determine our, and our clients’ success. Read more>>

Matthew Perez | Creative Director & Photographer

The most important factor behind my business is that I have a strong vision for it. In both my personal life, and professional life, I constantly remind myself of who I am and what I’m trying to become. From this viewpoint, it’s easier to set goals and develop the habits to achieve them. Read more>>

Alicia Christine Cleveland | Conscious Skin Care & Energy Practioner

An important factor behind the success of my brand is the integrity and the process of my creations. The idea and foundation of my brand “Promises to Care” is to connect you back to the earth. To be able to create a skin care product that will energetically bring you back to yourself and nature, should be made with integrity, love, intention and healing. Read more>>

Nicole Jernigan | Healthy Loc Preceptor & Loc Care Specialist

The most important factor behind the success of myself is remaining integral to who I am, what i stand for and where I come from. The main factor behind the success of my business is remaining rebellious even when it sn’t/wasn’t popular. I’ve created an over 20 yr old business telling people to do the complete opposite of what the majority sides with, with their locs. My philosophy is tried and true and has helped So many people around the world. Read more>>

Alicia Williams | Author, Entrepreneur, Influencer & Motivational Speaker

The most important factor behind my success and the success of my brand has been my daily mantra: “No one is you , and that is your SUPERPOWER!” I strongly believe success starts with you believing in YOU. Speaking this over myself and my business daily has been the driving force behind it all. Read more>>

Treats N Transit | Family Owned Mobile Ice Cream & Treat Truck

Treats N Transit is a family-owned business. For us, the most essential factor for our success is and has always been family. Our success lies within the solid connections and familial bonds we share. From the design on the bus, created by Amari, the eldest daughter of the family, to our infamous cake jars, first brought to life and sold in the hallways of his high school by eldest son Derek, every success that TNT has had can be attributed to an idea by one of our family members, and then the unwavering support from the rest. Read more>>

Dar Stellabotta | Musician, guitarist and guitar builder.

I believe one of the main important factors is the videos I create and put on social media. This outlet puts my music in front of people in a visual as well as musical way. Read more>>

Contressa Oliver | Founder of Noble Glam Hair Collection, Master Cosmetologist/Barber, High School Educator, & Adjunct College Instructor

Wow, there’s so many! If I had to narrow them all down and choose the one that matters the absolute most, I would have to say dedication. The implication of dedication shows devotion and commitment. When you are committed to your goals, you are willing to work extremely hard to achieve them. I have always been an extremely hard worker and a very determined individual. If I set my mind to something, I do it! I am so engulfed that I become isolated and there’s no one in the room expect my goal and I. Some may say that I’m a bit of a risk taker. I can agree that there is some truth to that statement. Read more>>

Rashita Swann | CEO of RLS Image Consulting

The most important factor behind my success is my secret ingredient, God! I sprinkle him into every aspect of RLS Image. My faith is important because no matter what people say they are not self-made, I believe that every thing that I’ve been able to accomplish has been because of his grace and favor. I also believe. that with women t’s important to build bonds. I want every woman that encounters RLS Image to feel special and better when she leaves than when she came. I want us to impact her life in some way to make it better Read more>>

Cecile Does My Hair | Hairstylist

The most important factor behind my success is great customer service. Without customers, there is no business. I realize that I am extremely blessed to have the talent and skillset of being a hairstylist. With that being said, I realize that with this gift, I am here to serve. I treat my clients very well, deliver on the looks they ask me to, and provide a safe space for them. Not only do I get to make women feel beautiful, my clients and I learn a lot from each other. Read more>>

Jennie and Bruce Caudle | Cafe Owners

The most important thing when it comes to business, is consistency. Always have the same hours, always make things exactly the same every time so the customer expects what they’re purchasing every time. Also continuing to play and be creative with the menu. We let the holidays, seasonal flavors and current in season produce guide our new drinks and pastry. We want to have something new for our guests to try, so we like to keep it fresh. Read more>>

Lavon Fudd” Minott | Fud The Creator “

Having a Team, The GoodPpl, the family that I’ve created, a group of creatives from various states, that I call on for motivation, and to test concepts. Read more>>

Nina Austin | Artist

The most important factor is consistency. It is truly the key to success along with being very passionate about the field your in and what you’re doing. Read more>>

Brandy Pitts | Additional Founder Members include; Elexxus Welch, Christian Eaglin

Team work makes the dream work! SPILL IT Card Game was founded by three friends whose friendship was formed in Hampton University’s 5-Year MBA Program. After 5 years of numerous group projects, we view SPILL IT as a ‘group project’ of sorts on steroids. We’ve had 5 years getting into a groove that allowed us to be scholars, yet very active college students. This foundation has been a major key of establishing a balance between our friendship, our lives, and our business. Read more>>

Ty’ Heim Clark | The Childcare Whisperer

The most important factor to the success of my brand is that I never forgot to include the one that made it all possible. See the truth is, I never thought about helping Early Childhood Leaders around the world to become better leaders much less birthing a brand. God gave me the business in a dream and when I got up, I took action. He has provided for me every step of the way. Be it a client recommending a service I should offer, interviews, guest on podcast etc. It was all him giving me everything I needed to carry out the plan he already made for me. He is the crucial factor to it all. Read more>>

Deundra Jones | Hair care products

The most important factor behind my success is staying engaged with my customers and keeping it real with them. Read more>>

Abdullah Bility | Nonprofit Manager, and an Agripreneur

My team is the most important factor behind the success of my organization and me as an individual. For five years, I have worked with young people and professionals from diverse backgrounds, understanding, and cultures with a vision to create a future in which all Liberian youth, women, children, and girls will be viewed and treated equally as men, in all aspects of life; Civil, political, economic, social, and cultural. Read more>>

Alicia Kelly Stryker | Personal Vacation Advisor + Team Leader at Magical Vacation Planner

Travel is an immersive experience. In order to be successful as a travel agent, I believe you need to go out and experience as many destinations as you can. Anyone can read online reviews, but how do you know they are honest? I have been to 49 all inclusive resorts, Universal Orlando & Hollywood, 27 countries, Alaska, Hawaii, 9 cruise lines, Disneyland Paris, Disneyland California, and countless trips to Walt Disney World. While I love to travel, I also do it so I can find the right match for clients and give them a more personable and honest experience. Read more>>

Chelsea Hudgeons | NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist

The most important factor behind my success in my business is trust. My clients can trust that I will always do what is best for them. I have created a safe space for every client to move and think freely. My coaching has accountability and challenges without judgment. I create personal programming that impacts that client based on their goals, abilities, and comfortability. My clients know without a doubt that they can trust me as their coach. Because of this, I have long term clients that experience huge successes and clients that refer new clients. These new clients are always family members or close friends. This speaks volumes to the trust that is built. Read more>>

Erica Blowe | Shoe boutique owner

The success and continued success of Staying Classy Boutique is the order in which I live my life and that’s God and family first. Throughout the years of me figuring out my business the most important factors of putting God and family first has always been at the forefront. Read more>>