We asked some of the city’s rising stars to reflect on what made a difference in their journey. We asked them to tell us about what they think the most important factor has been behind their success.

Aaron Cummins & Emily Duke

We love this question, and something we’ve been asked about a lot surrounding our recent rebrand. While it can be challenging to identify a single factor that guarantees the success of a brand, we have taken a series of measures to ensure that our brand is founded on a bedrock of upholding a positive reputation. We understand that our reputation is not limited to our logo and the services we offer, but extends far beyond to encompass our messaging and values, our customer-centric approach that treats clients as individuals rather than mere commodities, and our carefully selected team of Realtors who represent our company. Read more>>

Diana Hall | Founder/CEO

The most important factor behind the success of the ActivArmor brand is that it truly serves an unmet and critical need that can improve the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. If your product or service does this, and you can clearly communicate your value proposition in a consistent and ethical way, you can’t help but be successful! Read more>>

Adam Matricardi | CEO: Soulful Herbals, Plant Medicine Mafia, Elixir Kava Bar

The most important factor in the success of Soulful Herbals and how it carried over to Elixir Kava Bar is really about being customer focused. At Elixir Kava Bar in Hollywood, we have created a truly inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed and everyone can feel relaxed and at home. We do this by educating the staff that our customers may be coming to us because of pain, anxiety and the factors of life that can create struggle. At Soulful Herbals, Read more>>