One key attribute any successful entrepreneur must have is confidence. Confidence in themselves and in their product. This is what Ben Lancaster had when he branched out and sold his first order of wool hats for $65 a piece!

If you have seen the multitude of people walking around wearing hats with three letters airport codes on them then you know the impact that confidence has made by the creation Aviate.

Even after the confident start, Aviate's growth model took a major hit when airport stores didn't believe in him and his product. But he still had the confidence.

Like most successful entrepreneurs do, he pivoted.  He worked his tail off.  And he realized when he needed help and found people to fill roles within the company that ultimately propelled (pun intended) Aviate into who they are today.

Aviate's whole existence is that of making wise decisions at the right time. Seeing when there was a need and filling that need.  Not worrying about what it might cost, but being a visionary and seeing the future.

Hear all of Ben’s story in ep#003 of The Millennovator Podcast above, and be sure to subscribe to the show via iTunes to hear more stories of millennial entrepreneur success, and tips of how to create your own.