Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the most interesting and trailblazing entrepreneurs and creatives we noticed the biggest lessons they learned about work often came from unexpected sources. We’ve shared some of those responses below.
Meg Blancato
My Dad. He was an incredibly smart business man and entrepreneur who passed away when I was in college. He raised my sister and I to see things most often from the owner’s perspective so long before I had ownership in Native Poppy, I was fascinated by business. Read more>>
Toran Grays
My parents were my rock. They worked hard for everything they had. So it just came normal to work harder than my competitors… Read more>>
ConRoy Smith
My grandfather, hands down. I watched him take an idea he had with my grandmother, which was to own a bar, and actually build it from the ground up. That bar, Rob n’ Dara’s, became something special because of who he was and the energy he brought into it. People knew who I was because of who he was. Read more>>
Dustin Abrams
The people who taught me the most about work are my parents. They worked incredibly hard to provide for me and my three brothers, and through their dedication and effort, they showed me what true work ethic looks like. Watching them go after their goals with determination and integrity instilled in me the importance of perseverance and commitment. Read more>>
