24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Tanissian Sellers | Business Owner & Author

That I keep God first and push the vision He has given me. I strive to create with a Spirit of Excellence, and I truly believe that has allowed for the success of my brand over the years. I desire to CREATE custom items that encourage, uplift and motive others as well as Statement Tees that boldly express Christian beliefs. Read more>>

Ashley Pope | Owner & Partner at Grapevine Marketing

As the folks steering the ship at Grapevine Marketing, Ashley Pope and Jennifer LaFluer, we’ve been doing some reflecting on what’s made our journey a success, and it all boils down to the amazing people who’ve had our backs. Without our fantastic team, clients who’ve become like family, and partners we can rely on, we wouldn’t be where we are today. For us, it’s not about fancy formulas or high-level strategies—it’s about relationships and just being decent human beings. We’ve found that the simple act of kindness goes a long way. Our family and friends have been our rock, providing the kind of support that makes everything else possible. Read more>>

Pennie Mitchell | Author & Motivational Speaker (my daughter is my business partner her name is Kinsley Jade)

Tackling the dark cloud! Our brand is all about encouraging others to take care of their mental health. Success for us means that we are helping to defeat this dark cloud that has been hovering over our community. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, however helping just one person through a tough time is success to us. Read more>>

Shay Green | Party Stylist/Designer

I am a creative. After the idea popped into my head to start a sleepover business years ago, I immediately started to think what I could bring to the table. I decided to focus on things I already knew how to do or had some experience in doing such as graphics, prop making and photography & use it to elevate what was already being done. I started doing things that not many people in my industry were doing such as making custom, personalized pillowcases, matching tray liners and centerpieces to match each theme. We also have the largest selection of colorful teepees in the industry so we can match every possible detail including teepee colors to your desired theme. Read more>>