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.

HtheOutlier aka Hagan wessbecker | Performing/Recording artist

The fans. The support. The ability to connect with new and existing listeners alike. That is the utmost important factor as a professional musician trying to expand on their career as it stands. Read more>>

Joe and Kari Pyle | Elopement and Adventure Session Photography in Wild Places

We are outside, in the mountains, several times a week. It is important for both of us to be fully present and with our couples each time we are hired for our sessions. That being said, we do our best to stay in shape and are quite active. Read more>>

Laura Smith | Birthkeeper & Postpartum Doula for Mothers of Gaia Birthkeeping

The most important factor behind the success of my business is my deep trust in women and their intuition. As a birthkeeper and doula, it is my duty to trust women and their ability to birth their babies. Having a woman that supports your choices in the birth space and believes in you, is crucial to the way in which she can show up for you. Read more>>

Dan Russell | Hovland Snowskates CEO

The most important factor behind the success of Hovland is passion. We’re able to persevere through so many challenges because we love snowskating and the snow sports industry. Read more>>

Matt Erdman | Athletic Performance Coach

The most important factor in having success as a coach is being genuine/authentic with my athletes. Families and athletes have lots of options to go to for their training. When I meet an athlete, or begin coaching them, I do not change who I am to adjust for what type of coach they might be looking for. Read more>>

Diana Jakubcova | Brand Director, Founder of Deeply Rooted Studio

What I believe to be the most contributing factor to the success of my brand (Deeply Rooted Studio) is the experience we provide to our clients. Many people view community building in a more general aspect, such as online visibility, valuable content, etc. Read more>>

Jahna Eichel | Jahna is the founder and CEO of The Creative Agency. Her mission is to provide powerful, value-driven marketing work for her clients. As one of only a handful of agencies with such a robust arsenal, Jahna marries strategy and technology to a perfect synchronicity

The success of my brand is largely linked to my ability to constantly push boundaries and challenge the status quo. This means never settling for the standard way of creating an impact and always seeking out new and exciting ways to engage with audiences and drive results for my clients. Read more>>

Mat Schramm | Wedding Photographer

Most of my couples have never planned a wedding before, so I like to be a resource to my couples as they plan for their day. From the moment a potential client reaches out to me all the way through when I deliver their images, my intentional process lets my couples relax and be fully present on their wedding day. Read more>>

Sarah Puckett | Owner, Pink Flamingo Productions; Fireside Audio; Northern Lake Audio; Flock Distribution

Communication and Community. We work in a very personal field, the Authors put their blood, sweat and tears into these stories and the Narrators often connect with them on a very personal level as well. After years of working solo with Authors and Narrators on individual projects, the one thing that stuck with me is, this is a partnership. Read more>>