Lessons learned & lessons earned

We asked some of the brightest folks in the community to open up to us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.
Honestly the most important lesson I’ve learned in not only business, but life in general is you can’t really rely on anybody. Sometimes you tend to just see good in everyone and you expect everyone to be on the same timing you’re on especially when you’re trying to get work done. Read more>>
One of the biggest lessons I have learned from blogging/brand partnerships is that I’m going to mess up and for me to learn from the mistake and try not to do it again. It’s not a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when” because we all make mistakes! Read more>>
Turning my passion into a career came with many challenges that I never could have anticipated. I put a lot of pressure on myself to succeed, and it’s difficult to measure success in such a creative field. Personally, I find it hard to be content and proud of the stage I am in, while I’m in it. Read more>>
The most important lesson my business has taught me is that you have to be adaptable and prepared to handle unexpected situations. Whether it’s ebb and flow in business, material availability, and client needs, it’s important to have a strategy in place for when these things happen to minimize any disruption. Read more>>
As a business owner, I have learned patience in a new way. When I started my company in February 2018 it was difficult to manage a company and work full-time. However, there were lessons I needed to learn during that season. Read more>>