We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Ausitn Rollison | Food Truck Operator And Owner

In the food truck industry, there are a lot of unknowns, People don’t understand the work that is put into the business off the truck. Food trucks have a lot of the same ” out of office” work that most restaurants have, staffing, food orders, etc. The big difference here is the extra work getting customers. While restaurants can do advertising and other ways to bring costumers to them, food trucks don’t have it as easy. Read more>>

Joe Dohr | JoDo (pronouced Joe dough) Artist and buiesness owner

One thing I think alot of outisders and fans of the music indsutry are unaware of is the fact that this buisness is 90% buisness 10% talent. It’s all about how you market yourself. You can be the best artist and make the best music but whats the point if you dont know how to pus hit or move it Read more>>

Kayla Eickmann | Owner/Pastry Chef

If people haven’t worked in the food industry and specifically the pastry industry, people don’t understand the time and effort that goes into it. When I tell people I decorate cakes and cookies all they think is, “oh that’s an awesome hobby.” Well sure it can be a hobby for some, but for me it’s a career. And it’s a lot of work; more than people realize. Read more>>

Jes Barkman | Virtual Wedding Consultant & Business Coach for Wedding Pros

I think something that would surprise most people about the wedding industry, mostly because of the way SO MANY industry pros portray it as being the pinnacle of success, is that not everyone wants to be part of the luxury wedding market. I am one of those people who prefers to work with “average” or budget conscious couples and there are a lot of very successful business owners in Colorado who are right there with me. Read more>>

Sierra Snow | Manual Therapist

I’m in the business of helping people with the feel of their body and its optimal function. I see people in the massage industry attach to certain ideals as solutions to issues that require a different strategy for relief. I love when I see practitioners utilizing the “right tool for the right job,” and that isn’t always a common attribute within this industry. Read more>>