Through our work we have been constantly amazed at the incredible things people in every neighborhood are working on. What’s even more exciting is that they all have different stories, backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. That there isn’t a single formula for success means that everyone can take their unique set of strengths and characteristics and turn it into a success story. We recently reached out to some folks we admire and asked them what characteristics they feel are responsible for their success.

Michael Fleishman | Co-Owner – Human Powered Endeavors

The Lake City Alpine 50 continues to thrive because we focus on the rider more than we focus on ourselves. We created this race with an eye toward providing the small town of Lake City, Colorado with another event that would bring people to this great little town. We really try to create an environment that complements the incredible terrain and vistas that riders experience during the race. We are not a corporate event and people really appreciate it. Read more>>

Alayna Nieters | Constant Creator

The most important factor in Alayna Roe’s success has been redefining the conventional definition of success in the fashion industry. I have always tried to approach my career as a designer without taking myself too seriously. Fashion is subjective, micro-trends are never-ending and there will always be someone more prosperous or in vogue in any room you enter. I have been chopping up and remaking garments since I was ten years old. Read more>>

Susan Ramsey | Designer/sewist

There are severals factors behind my success. First, I love the product I’m creating. I love combining fabrics and trims for a one-of-a-kind creation. Secondly, I know my demographic in the marketplace which mainly happens to be baby boomer women, like me. Third, I make sure I am paying myself an hourly rate that I’m comfortable with. Fourth, I know what my customer will pay for my product. I’m very practical in that way. Read more>>

Stephanie Shiman | incurable creative

Someone once told me that I had an advantage because I am “my own best customer.” What they meant by that is I am exactly who would buy my product–I’m an incurable creative with a love of yarn crafts. I know exactly what we love, what we want to create, and what drives us to do it. As a bonus–because I love yarn and color so much, I’m always excited and inspired to come up with new projects and products. Read more>>

Maria Zaghi | Business Development for local and international clients for Campus Tec in Guatemala

Campus Tec was the first technology park in Central America. It has been known, since its creation as the “Silicon Valley” of Guatemala, since its start in 2010. The rapid growth and success of our brand has been in the integration an collaboration of hundreds of companies, startups and professionals in the information and communication technologies sector that are part of our ecosystem. We promote innovation, disruptiveness but at the same time, sustainability, profitability and a good social impact. Read more>>