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.

Liz Profumo

Without a doubt it’s my team. I’ve been blessed to find team members who are as conscientious and care about my clients and our work as much as I do. So finding people who care, and have skills that complement mine has definitely been the key to our success. Read More>>

Mai Khanh Nguyen

My journey as a small business owner is a testament to the fact that when you do something with passion sustained by years of professional training and experience, success is simply inevitable. I believe success is about developing a productive mindset that goes hand in hand with hard work and bold risk-taking when necessary. Read More>>

Elizabeth Greenblat

The most important factor behind the success of Exodus Goldsmiths has been my commitment to building unique personal relationships with my clients and honoring the emotional weight that their jewelry carries. I want to make meaningful things, not just pretty jewelry. Particularly when it comes to redesigning a family heirloom that’s been tucked away for decades or working on a custom engagement ring that marks the start of someone’s next chapter, my process is rooted in trust, emotion, and storytelling. Read More>>

Alejandro Ruelas

The most important factor behind the success of Ruelas Co has been staying rooted in intention. From the materials I choose to the way each piece is designed and made, nothing is rushed—nothing is mass-produced. Every decision is considered. Read More>>

RJ Smith

The two biggest drivers for our success, every single day, are our strong communication with all of our clients and the quality of our finished product. We try to be better at that every single day, whether we are interacting with clients or subcontractors on job sites. That’s what makes us better than most at what we do. Read More>> 

Brianna Griffin

I believe the most important factor behind my success, and the success of my brand, is a combination of authenticity, genuine connection, passion, adaptability, and commitment. I built my brand on something bigger than myself. It represents more than just me, and I carry that with intention every single day. I show up with the goal to represent it with care, honesty, respect, and love. That deep meaning is even embedded in the name of my business: The Mar’Lo Shop. Read More>>