Success Secrets from Steff Geissbuhler:

Do a good job for somebody and word gets around, or people see it on your website and it helps you to get the next job.
When you get a good client, you’ll hold on to them by being a consultant in the best sense of the word.
Study the problem and come [...]

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Success Secrets from Luba Lukova:

You don’t have to have a graduate degree, but you have to learn and keep learning and look for excellence in your work. You have to be really good at what you do.
Design competitions are good, but if you give your best in every project, no matter how small or [...]

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Success Secrets from Dave Mason:

Doing solid work is the table stakes to be in this game.
It’s what kind of person you are that finally gets you where you want to be.
Being articulate and communicating well verbally is a big deal.

Dave’s thoughts on going into business:
I didn’t think anybody else would hire me. (Laughter) I [...]

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