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

Jess Cowden

Jamie & Linda met at a luxury catering company, over 20 years ago. Jamie was the executive chef & Linda sold and coordinated events. They followed their dreams and passion for creating memorable events & started their own catering company (A Perfect Bite Catering). They quickly grew and needed more space to operate. Baldoria on the Water was an abandoned building for 4 years, but they saw the potential. They invested everything, and put blood, Read More>>

Sacha Koch

Honestly, I would say consistency and relationships have been the biggest factors behind my success. Love in Bloom definitely didn’t happen overnight—it’s been a lot of showing up, even in the slower seasons, and continuing to put myself out there even when it felt a little uncomfortable. Read More>>

 Chris Romney

We rely heavily on Google Reviews and word of mouth to get our customers. So when I hire and train new techs, I let them know that pleasing the customer is our company’s top priority in hopes that them having that focus will continue to take pride in jobs well done which I trust will continue to be financially rewarding for us over time. Read More>>

Lex Trexler

If I’m being honest the most important factor in my brand’s success has been resilience and following a path that wasn’t encouraged by others. I built this business from a place of wanting to prove—to myself most of all—that I could create the life I envisioned. That drive continues to push me forward every day. It’s shaped the way I’m able to provide a safe space for my clients, and I wouldn’t be where I’m at today, without their support. Read More>>