We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Eli Zemper | Teaching Artist

After Covid, a lot of mobile workshops that provide recreation and creative events began to offer events at local businesses. People can learn a variety of things including how to make sourdough starter, glue beach glass onto window frames, make sushi, crochet, and other really interesting things. These workshops are “make and take” workshops; they are finished at the end of the workshop. Because all the art centers in my rural area closed during the pandemic, I also began to offer two-hour clay workshops in partnership with local businesses. Read more>> 

Tianna Duncan | Nail Artist / Influencer

In my industry there is a lot of competition but no one’s work or technique is the same. Read more>>

Brittany Madden | Trip Planner for Northern Michigan

I actually think many people, especially the younger generation, are unaware trip planners exist and the benefits of using one. Benefit 1: Personalization – One thing people might not realize about the travel planning industry and trip planners is how much personalization goes into each trip. It’s not just about booking hotels and activities; it’s about deeply understanding the preferences, needs, and desires of each client and crafting their itinerary to fit their occasion and preferences. Read more>>