There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Michael Swail

Culture. We try to incorporate our culture and our values into every decision we make in our business. From deciding what brands to work with, to what people to hire. This focus keeps us all aligned at a high level with the mission of our company, and in the day-to-day decisions we stay aligned with the experience that our customers and patients expect. Read more>>

Landon Morgan | Tattooer/Multi-Disciplinary Artist

Authenticity, kindness and a desire to connect with humans has always been a big part of my adult life. My art is pretty controversial at times, so I didn’t realize how much my actual character impacted the way my clients saw me over the years. I think treating others the way you’d like to be treated and acknowledging the inherent imperfections that exist within all of us has been a huge driver in my ability to remain relevant in an ever-growing, ever-changing creative field. Read more>>

Molly Stevenson | The pottery artist behind Molly Makes Pottery

Sharing my journey from day one has really helped me connect with my community. From the day I got my pottery wheel I filmed and documented my process for everyone to see. I have learned and grown so much along the way.
My advice is just show up, and put your art out there. No one cares if it’s perfect. It’s really cool when your community can grow with you. Read more>>

May Jeffers | Cappadocia Turkish Towels

Without hesitation, I would say the most important factors are our product quality, customer service, and communication style. We have made it our mission to always assist our customers, understand their needs and desires, and provide the right products and services. We have always networked with our customers and other small businesses in the market. We have never hesitated to learn and experience new things. We believe that doing our work with love and setting goals are other factors that lead us to success. Read more>>