We’ve been fortunate to connect with so many brilliant, thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives and we regularly ask them about the most important lessons they’ve learned over the course of their careers. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Kristin Chayer | Winery Owner, Wife, & Mom

Our business has taught me personal responsibility. When I was younger, I thought I was a fairly responsible person. I didn’t get in trouble, I followed rules, etc. However, being a rule follower and truly understanding how to carry the weight of a business with employees, customers, community expectations and a growing family on your shoulders are two very different things. Read more>>

Lauren Roth | Artist and Business Owner

This is a great question, which I get asked a lot! I think from the outside looking in, it may seem like things are fluid and on an upward progression constantly. And not that that isn’t that case, but there is so much that goes into starting a business and keeping it running. It is an endless cycle of putting yourself out there and not knowing what will come of it. You have to be ok with the conventional idea of “failure”, and learning to keep moving from there.  Read more>>

Brooke Mooney | Activity coordinator and guide for Durango and surrounding areas.

The most important lesson my business has taught me is details really really matter and always be over prepared. There will definitely be unexpected things that come up. Read more>>

 Cristy Turner | Owner & Guest Host at Alpine Village

To be adventurous…never still, never settle, never stop. I suppose there is a place in this world for doing the same thing year after year but as a business owner I look forward to the journey. I want to start out in a direction and see where we end up, and along the way, I want to have adventures. Read more>>