Every overnight success we’ve seen has been years in the making. And those overnight successes are rarely because of an amazing idea or a stroke of luck. We asked some of our favorite folks from the community about what characteristics are at the heart of their success story?

Casey Rooney | Owner at ReadReact Hockey

The most important factor in success for ReadReact Hockey is a focus on helping parents to raise solid hard working , non-entitled adults for the future. Hockey is the vehicle we use to do this. It is more of a mentorship program than a hockey program. Read more>>

Rebekah Turner | Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The most important factor behind our success is providing quality care for our patients. We go the extra mile to make sure that our patients are heard, seen, and taken care of without judgement or stigma. Providing comprehensive holistic care and meeting the needs of our community have also contributed to our success. Read more>>

Melanie Eggers | Co-Founder of the Apple Core Project

Staying true to our hearts and our vision of the project which means you need to keep our heart aligned with your values so that the community in which you serve will trust you and also see value in what you do. Read more>>

Natalie Jark | UX / UI Designer & Consultant

When designing a SAAS product, website, or app, I’ve found that the most effective and successful UX and UI designs start from an empathetic mindset. When you approach the problems you’re trying to solve for your end user with empathy, and identify not only their pain points but also the emotions they are experiencing associated with them, you’ll truly uncover the magic behind designing a user-centered solution. Read more>>