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

Corrina Hughes | Southwestern jewelry artist based in Albuquerque, NM

Consistency, reliability and professionalism. Those three things help establish an important rapport within the working world. Read more>>

Tana Ruud | Photographer & Business Owner

The most important factor behind my being able to do what I love for a living, is my being a bit of a catalyst and a networker. I thrive on bringing people together to create something, and a perfect day at work is collaborating with others on a photoshoot. Read more>>

Jessica Corsentino | BSN, RN Injector & Owner

The Achilles tendon to the success of my brand is the direction and mentorship from those ahead of me. However, the catalyst to getting there is intentionality. Without the INTENTION to ask for direction, mentorship, or advice–all of the support in the world would have fallen on deaf ears. Read more>>

Rich Efird | Owner, Sparge Brewing

The most important factor in our success is the local community. When I opened I knew I was in a smaller town and did not have the volume of people that most breweries have. The best way for me to grow the business was to get the community involved. Read more>>

Knapp Harvest Knapp Harvest | YOUR MARKETPLACE FOR LOCALLY SOURCED AND PRODUCED PRODUCTS

At Knapp Harvest, we offer products made from what we’ve harvested on Knapp Ranch, our partner farm, Osage Gardens, and other locally grown and produced products from the Vail and Roaring Fork Valleys. Read more>>

Joni Johnson | Fashion Director & Owner of Clairvaux

I think the most important factor behind Clairvaux’s success is the heart behind serving clients in a luxury environment. Too often luxury stores feel cold, beyond reach and unapproachable. Read more>>

Kelsey Metzinger | Owner and CPM (Chief Product Maker)

I believe Bungalow 26 has been successful for a few reasons-I’ve always put emphasis on sourcing products that no one else in Wichita has and and that is combined with in store personal interaction. Read more>>