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.

Eli / Anthony Silva / Muniz | CEO / COO

The most important factor behind the success of Bandzlandia is our unwavering commitment to family values and community-driven growth. Bandzlandia was born from humble beginnings—just two brothers with a dollar and a dream, pressing T-shirts in the living room of a one-bedroom apartment. What started as a passion project quickly transformed into a movement. Read More>> 

Trinity Thyy

The heart of Beauty Bar by Tee is simple: empowerment, experience, and excellence. I built this brand to bring back the beauty salon energy we all used to love — where women connected face to face, felt seen, pampered, and empowered. We’re not your average nail chop shop. This is a modern, elevated, all-in-one beauty space that merges luxury with community. Read More>> 

Don Kaine

“Resilience that’s the foundation of everything I’ve built. I’ve been discarded, underestimated, and yet I never surrendered to bitterness. Instead, I alchemized every wound into wisdom, every setback into strategy. My brand exists because I didn’t just survive I refined. Success, to me, it’s less about arrival and more about the grace to keep evolving, even when no one’s watching.” Read More>> 

April Brockman

For me, the most important factor behind the success of Guelph Cakes has been building a brand rooted in connection. Yes, the piping techniques and aesthetic matter – but it’s the heart behind the work that people respond to. Read More>>