President John F. Kennedy was fond of saying that, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” With those words, he was making a sensible economic argument: that our fates are intertwined; that our economy is based on our interdependence, and as such, we should work to create conditions that allow everyone to rise.
Last week, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with the community members of the Rising Tide Society’s Miami chapter at the offices of The Grazing Box Co in Coral Gables. They welcomed me with open arms to have a wide-ranging and frank discussion about the challenges faced by all entrepreneurs. I had the honor of sharing some of my ideas around value creation, branding, marketing, sales, finances and overcoming some of our inner barriers to success.
I really enjoyed spending quality time with these remarkable wedding industry professionals who live by the mantra, “community over competition.” These amazing entrepreneurs are not only committed to their own success but to the success of their customers and peers, with whom they take a supportive and collaborative approach.
We can all learn a lot from these exemplary leaders!
Special thanks to Claudia Rios of Claudia Rios Photography for connecting me.