Patience, patience, and then, patience. The time will come, when all the sacrifices will make sense, and when the “why’s” will be explained. And it will all feel natural, and when the sentence “hard work comes easy” will say it all. Umberto Luchini was former Chief Marketing Officer for …
Never stop learning. Sharpening your axe (or mind, in this case) is crucial. If you’re weak in an area, surround yourself with experts who have experience in that field and learn how they operate. Matt has an awful case of ADD, which seems to play out nicely for his …
Take in as much information as possible because it gives you confidence that you’re making the best and most educated decision possible for the situation, or in this case, for your business. Richard “Richie” Harrington is the founder and CEO of Vaital Organics, a Los Angeles-based health and wellness …
Let go of your ego and pride, be in the moment, and LOVE YOURSELF unconditionally. Shari Stein Curry has a passion for making beverages that make the world a better place. Her discerning palate is what continually drives her to find that perfect balance between health driven ingredients & …
Work harder! Hard work is still undefeated, that is why I get up so early everyday–you have to work very, very hard to make it in this industry. A 2018 James Beard Rising Star Semifinalist and 2017 Eater Young Guns award-winner, Daniela Moreira is the Executive Chef of DC’s …
A startup has limited resources, and your time is the most important resource. Trista Li is the Founder and CEO of KitcheNet, where she and her team bring happy fruits to offices while eradicating food deserts. Trista believes that healthy snacking in the office should not equal to eating …
Talk to everyone about your idea. Don’t be afraid of people stealing it from you. Connections and sparks come from the most unlikely places but only if you share what you are up to. Linda Appel Lipsius is the Co-Founder & CEO of Teatulia Organic Teas. Since 2006, she’s …
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. There is a better way to do everything vs working harder or longer. Chris Hall is currently the Chief Executive Office at Talking Rain Beverage Company and has been with the company for over ten years. Prior to joining Talking Rain, he worked in …
Pick the Hill you want to die on or choose your battles wisely is this the one your willing to go all in on. Chef Jeffrey Mora started his career at the world famous Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angles Apprenticing under Certified Master Chef Raimund Hofmeister. Since then he …
Talk and listen. Seek people out who have built a business (even if they’re not directly in your industry) as there is always something to learn from other successful entrepreneurs Vanessa Phillips founded Feel Good Foods, an all-natural and gluten-free frozen food company, in 2011. As a lover of food, …