While it’s inspiring to read high level summaries of success stories, we think it’s just as important to learn about what drove the success and made it possible. We’ve asked some of the brightest folks we know to open up about what they believe was the most important factor behind their success.

Bailey Lortscher

I believe that creating a page that my audiences trusts and loves has helped me build my success in many ways. Along with that, I love to be positive and uplifting on my page while still sharing our life and the ups and downs. I think that being myself and bringing unique content to my page has helped build a successful brand Read more>>

Mandie Bullock | Estate Planning Attorney

Personal connection. I am passionate about what I do, and my clients feel that. They are often nervous about meeting a strange attorney to talk about unpleasant, personal subjects. I pride myself on putting them at ease and making the process simple and painless. I always ask my married clients how they met. Hearing their story is my favorite part of our meeting. I feel them relax when I explain why I do what I do. Read more>>

Julia Maloof Verderosa | Photographer

I have the ability to make my subjects, of any regardless of their species, feel safe, confident, safe, and beautiful. My goal is to show my clients as the best incarnation of themselves, with kindness, and quiet, ( or raucous), celebration. It always feels like some sort of a elemental magic occurs between myself and who I’m focusing on, the camera as the conduit between us. Read more>>