We asked the community what factors they felt were responsible for their success and we’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Briana Diamond | Wedding Photographer

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is the unique storytelling through love chapters with my couples. My goal is to make my clients/couples branch as well with your creativity with their visions/aesthetics on their big day while having tons and tons of fun the day of their photo session/wedding. I also began adding a complimentary boudoir session for my brides to give their partners as a sexy wedding gift. Read more>>

Sharif Carter | Artist, Engineer, & Bike Racer.

The most important factor behind my success as an artist is simple, show up. The more you participate in events and show your face, the easier it will be to build your brand and name recognition. Read more>>

Janis Brenner | Dancer, Choreographer, Vocalist, Educator, Artsitic Director, Collagist, and Activist

The most important factor behind the 40+-year success I have had a multidisciplinary artist, has been sheer Perseverance and Belief in my work, in myself and in Art’s power to communicate, to find common ground, to engender discussion and new ways of thinking, and to heal–not only to heal on a collective level, but on a personal level as well. I persevere, sometimes against strong odds, because it is how I live in the world, how I transcend an often befuddled mind and difficult world. Read more>>

Alex Gobler | Business Owner/Operator and Salesperson

Listening is far and away the most important factor behind any success I have achieved. People are smart and they want to see value in the things they buy. My job as a business owner is to listen to my customers, identify their needs, and then sell to that. I make a conscious effort to actively listen during every initial encounter with a customer. More often than not the job sells itself because the customer feels truly heard. Read more>>

Max Beach | Partner

Offering a full range of design services has allowed us to maintain flexibility though various turns in the economy. It also gives us the ability to advocate for our clients brand through many outlets and maintain consistency. Read more>>

Cassie Brungarth | President of Cassie’s Cardinals

I attribute my success to Leo Morgan. Leo was born in Bergamo, Italy in 2005 with a rare disease. Leo and his mom came to Columbus when Leo was four years old. I met Leo my sophmore year in college at the age of 6 when I began caring for him in and out of the hospital so his parents could take a break. Leo spent much of his short life undergoing surgeries, enduring endless procedures and long stays in the hospital. He missed out on many activities most children take for granted such as trick or treating, swimming or participating in sports. Read more>>