We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Jonathan Burgart

Whether its importing high quality organic food from the Mediterranean or pursuing a career in the arts, both industries have a key component: its who you know.

When importing organic olive oil, organic balsamic, and organic olives from the Mediterranean, its crucial to get to know the farmers. Visiting the estates, learning how their production works, going over lab reports, and asking to be kept up-to-date on changes in their part of the world doesn’t just add to their legitimacy as professionals:  Read More>> 

Chris Deardorff

Even as sales teams pour millions into high-end training, most traditional sales content simply sits unused or forgotten after the initial session. The real challenge—and opportunity—in our industry is transforming passive training into content sellers actually revisit “in the flow” of real deals. That’s why tools that make training interactive, instantly accessible, and measurable (not just a learning “event”) are quietly changing sales outcomes behind the scenes. The shift isn’t about more training—it’s about operationalizing it so it actually drives revenue. Read More>> 

Elijah House-Daluge

One thing outsiders are often unaware of about the elopement industry is how deeply logistical and emotional the planning process can be, even for just the two of you.

From the outside, adventure elopements and micro weddings often seem spontaneous, easy, and stress-free. But in reality, they can involve just as much planning as a traditional wedding. The difference is that the planning is more fun and meaningful. Instead of choosing napkin colors and dealing with pricey venues, you get to choose epic locations and craft intentional experiences that span over multiple days (if you want!), not just one. Read More>>