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?

Matthew Salley | VFX Artist – Photographer – Filmmaker

Integrity. This is honestly one of the key factors I try my best to uphold with my work. From completing a project, having a face to face conversation, or even sending an email, I want those I come in contact with to understand and see who I truly am. It is to easy to hide behind a social media persona, I want to change that. Read more>>

Shyanne Burson | Hairstylist/Manager

I love this question! The most important factor behind my success is Niki
Levengood. She is the best women entrepreneur I know. Niki has given me the opportunity to build the Tame Brand here in Colorado. I am so thankful for
this journey and am beyond excited to open a Salon next year. (At the moment I’m in Indie Salon Suites) Read more>>

Doug Jackson | Professional musician, educator, entertainer, and, performer.

The most important factor would be Perseverance is to navigate using crucial analysis, facts and evidence which will reduce ricks of making poor choices for the lack of knowledge. To believe in you and what you can do. Read more>>

Linnea Bjorkman | Teacher, Coach, and Consultant

The most important factor behind the success of Whole Root Wonder is the fact that I’m offering the world the things that bring me the most joy. When I can support people in creating delight, harmony, and well-being in their lives…my work is successful. It’s about me being fully ME in the world! My greatest passions in life have become the three pillars of my business. Read more>>

Fly Navarro | Sportfishing enthusiast & Ambassador

being 100% authentic, I have 1 goal every morning and that is to introduce the sport of fishing to the world. I need to show the beauty of our sport to at least one new person every day. Show my enthusiasm and passion for the sport, which is very contagious and give people the access needed to enjoy what mother nature has to offer. Read more>>

Kimberly Massale | Entrepreneur, licensed psychotherapist and feminine embodiment and confidence coach

I started my own psychotherapy and coaching businesses to support women in building confidence, healing and stepping into their power. I also love the flexibility and unlimited growth that owning a business allows me. I am able to have a the freedom to be with my children whenever they are not in school, afford my husband being a stay at home father and have time to exercise during my work day! Read more>>

Will Elmore | Entrepreneur

I think the most important factor in the success of Card Belts has simply been my belief in the product. My wife is always supportive of all my crazy ideas but even she was admittedly skeptical about the idea of people wanting to purchase and wear belts made out of vintage sports cards. My professional career has been heavily in the digital marketing and startup worlds including the past 10 years running a paid search marketing advertising agency, Aitch Eye Digital. So when I decided to build a more analog, handmade product it was definitely not in my comfort zone. Read more>>

Hayden LaCavera | Owner of laxalertmedia

The most important part of the success for my brand is growth for the game of box lacrosse. This is a game I have grown up enjoying my whole life and as the fastest growing sport in America, it is a dream come true to be contributing. Read more>>

Aly Sanguily | Matriarch

When we started Batch, we knew we wanted to keep it an integral part of the community. We’ve always been very philanthropic in our business model, we’ve always opened the doors to artists, makers, creators, dreamers. Hosting space for locals and visitors to enjoy was important but we always try to take it a step further. We’ve hosted countless fundraisers for non-profits, hosted space for artist pop up stores, collaborated with local farmers and ranchers and beyond. We are known as being a community hub for our town because we work really hard at it and it’s important to us. Read more>>

Lara Johnson | Doctor & Founder, Yellow Brick Physical Therapy

Being different. Following my heart and going deeper beyond the surface was the hardest way and the most important one, because it set me apart. I don’t know of any PT or healer around who does what I do the way I do it. The reason Yellow Brick PT is successful is my ability to solve the hardest problems (like back pain, sciatica, a pinched nerve in the neck, or tendinitis) and my connection with the whole person. By being different, my patients get the long-term results they weren’t getting from exercises, massages, needles, or adjustments, and a less clinical, more personal experience. Read more>>

Nicole Twohig | Nursing student who loves the outdoors

I find that we are successful for three reasons. First, we have found a unique niche – there are not many skiing cats. Two, we are genuine – we are just being us. Lastly, we are consistent. Read more>>

Lora Reichley | Floral Designer + Retail Enthusiast

I believe that my creativity and ability to think outside the box is the success to my business, as well as being a people person and quickness to learn. Just the passion and drive for what I do is what makes it all run. Without my husband I would never have made the leap or been able to make everything happen. He has been the family support in so many ways. Read more>>

Lisa Maria Gullo | Owner/photographer

My success roots from my passion. I am a firm believer that success will always follow your passion. I absolutely love what I do and I love the connections I have made throughout this journey. The art of photography is powerful. It can unleash and reveal all sorts of beautiful and raw emotions, feelings and experiences within. This is what lured me into building a career in photography and I have continued to build and evolve my brand and my business around empowering individuals through this beautiful art form. Read more>>

Brandi Emery-Krautschun | Owner/operator

I believe that building close relationships with my clients and employees is the most important factor behind my success. Read more>>