#entrepreneurship journey

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From the Classroom to Entrepreneurship: Pursuing My Dream with Purefilly Enterprise

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? For years, I dedicated myself to teaching. As a computer and business teacher, I helped students earn certifications like IT Fundamentals Plus and the CompTIA test. I showed them how to master technology, business skills, and, most importantly, how to believe in their abilities. But as much as I loved teaching, the system…

[financia012]

What Have I Been Working On Lately? A Peek into My Current Projects

What have you been working on? As a content creator and entrepreneur, I’ve been juggling multiple exciting projects. In this post, I want to share what I’ve been working on recently, both personally and professionally. From expanding my blog to running a family business, here’s a glimpse into my current endeavors. 1. Expanding My Personal Finance Blog My blog, Financial Knowledge, has been my…

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Building Your Path to Success: Crafting Your Business's Foundation

Creating a Strong Business Foundation: Defining Your Product, Service, and Industry Impact Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is an exciting endeavour, but it’s essential to establish a solid foundation for your business before taking the first step. In this article, we’ll delve into the critical process of defining your product or service and the solutions it will provide to industry…

[theambitiouswoman]

Living a soft life doesn't mean abandoning your ambition, goals, or your business pursuits. It's more about approaching these things with a sense of balance, mindfulness, and well being. Here's how you can create a healthy balance for both.

Set clear goals that align with your values and passions. This ensures that your pursuits bring genuine happiness and don't just serve external pressures or societal expectations for your life.

Prioritize time for relaxation, hobbies, and self care. Taking breaks can actually boost productivity and creativity in the long run. If you are not operating at 100 you can't produce 100.

Operate your business ethically and sustainably. This will lead to a deeper personal satisfaction and actual long term success.

While hard work is commendable and at times necessary, consistently overworking can lead to burnout. It's important to recognize when to push forward and when to rest.

Embrace a growth mindset. This means viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as setbacks.

Set clear boundaries between work time and personal time.

Don't be afraid to ask for help or delegate tasks when needed. You can't do it all alone.

Celebrate small wins to stay motivated.

Be selective about the things you take on, the partnerships you form, and the way you market your products or services.

Even as you achieve success stay humble. As quickly as you make it, you can lose it.

Be open to change and adaptability. Being flexible allows you to navigate challenges more effectively.

It's entirely possible to be driven and successful while also prioritizing peace, joy, and a deep sense of purpose. The soft life isn't about doing nothing. It's about making healthy choices in how we live. It means finding a good balance between work and relaxation, being present in whatever we're doing, and valuing meaningful experiences over having a lot of them. It's about being kind to ourselves and others, making choices that are good for us and the world around us, and finding joy in simple things. Even when pursuing our goals, it's about doing so with purpose and happiness. In short, the soft life is about living in a balanced, genuine, and joyful way.

[thepersonalwords]

In the end, every startup is different. But in the beginning every startup is the same.

Richie Norton

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[missstarsworldho]

Do yall see the sweat?!???!? like I see what oats can do. Im about 2 months into consistently working out and I feel better than ever. Like when I cut my hair I was not happy about it at all but really it’s very personal to me so I choose to share it with my discretion. I will post another pic with my natural hair soon but lately I’ve been focusing on body. Kids can make you feel old 😂

[harmonyhealinghub]

Unleash Your Creative Potential: How Starting an Etsy Shop Can Open Doors to Side Income and Beyond

Shaina Tranquilino

February 6, 2024

Where traditional employment models are being challenged, many people are seeking alternative ways to generate income. One such platform that has gained immense popularity is Etsy, a vibrant online marketplace known for its handmade crafts, vintage items, and unique treasures. Whether you're looking to make some extra money on the side or embark on a full-time entrepreneurial journey, starting an Etsy shop offers a plethora of opportunities and rewards.

1. A Global Marketplace at Your Fingertips:

Etsy provides an unparalleled reach to potential customers worldwide who appreciate handcrafted and personalized goods. With over 81 million active buyers as of 2020, setting up an Etsy shop means tapping into this diverse audience base eager to support independent artisans like yourself.

2. Showcase Your Creativity:

If you have a knack for creating beautiful products or possess artistic skills waiting to be unleashed, Etsy is the perfect platform to exhibit your talents. From handmade jewelry and clothing to art prints and home decor items, there's ample space for every creative niche imaginable. By showcasing your unique creations on Etsy, you can turn your passion into a profitable venture while doing what you love.

3. Minimal Startup Costs:

One of the most significant advantages of opening an Etsy shop is the low barrier to entry. Compared to setting up a brick-and-mortar store or launching an e-commerce website from scratch, the costs associated with starting an Etsy business are minimal. You only pay nominal listing fees (around $0.20 per item) and transaction fees once your product sells – allowing you to focus more on creating quality products rather than worrying about overhead costs.

4. Flexibility and Control Over Time Commitment:

Starting an Etsy shop enables individuals with busy schedules or existing jobs to earn supplemental income without compromising their current commitments. Unlike conventional nine-to-five jobs, running an Etsy shop offers the flexibility to set your own working hours and pace. This means you can manage your online store during evenings, weekends, or whenever it suits your lifestyle.

5. Opportunities for Expansion:

What starts as a side hustle on Etsy has the potential to grow into a full-time business venture. By consistently delivering high-quality products and providing exceptional customer service, you can build a loyal customer base and gain valuable feedback that helps you refine your offerings. As your Etsy shop gains traction, you may consider expanding into other e-commerce platforms or even launching your independent website – further diversifying and scaling your business.

6. Networking and Community Support:

Etsy isn't just a marketplace; it's also a vibrant community of artists, makers, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about their craft. By joining this supportive network through forums, teams, or attending local meetups, you can connect with like-minded individuals who share similar goals and aspirations. The opportunity to learn from others' experiences, collaborate on projects, or receive constructive feedback can be invaluable in growing both personally and professionally.

Starting an Etsy shop presents an exciting opportunity to turn your creative talents into a lucrative income stream or potentially transform it into a full-time job. With its global reach, low startup costs, flexible schedule options, endless creative possibilities, and supportive community – Etsy provides an ideal platform for ambitious individuals seeking financial independence while doing what they love. Embrace the chance to showcase your unique creations today and embark on an entrepreneurial journey that could lead to tremendous success in the vibrant world of Etsy!

[ascendedunicorn]

Don't quit 💜

[fortunateprints]

From Fiction to Reality: How I Rediscovered My Passion and Built Fortunate Prints

With the growth of Fortunate Prints over the last few months I thought it was important to share more about my story. It definitely had more curveballs than I expected but I am happy to be able to create value for you on a daily basis. My name is Fortune Owens, and I am the business owner behind Fortunate Prints. Like many other people that I knew in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was good at a few things, but they felt more like hobbies rather than “real” skills, which is hilarious when I think about it now. I loved to write, especially fiction stories. I used to write snippets from novel ideas that I had and ask my mother to read them for me. She was incredibly supportive like many parents, always giving positive feedback and wanting to know more about where the story was going. She even provided me with writing prompts after school for a short time as a way of helping me hone my craft. She would leave a word for me that I had to look up in the dictionary, and then write a short story with the word in mind. I smile every time I think of the word “pugilist” to this day; the only reason I know what it means is because it was one of the words she left for me, it is another word for boxer, in case you were wondering.

Towards the end of high school, I really dived into competitive gaming, also known as esports now, and I was particularly good at the Halo series. Halo 2 and Halo 3 were the highlights of my short-lived career and Halo 2 in particular was a huge part of my late teenage years. Some of my oldest friends are friends I met online actually, a few of which, I am still close with to this day. I’ve dealt with depression since middle school, I had a rough time then, and frankly for a while I didn’t want to be here. I’m only sharing this detail with you because it’s an important factor for you to understand why Halo 2 meant so much to me. It took me away from my life and ultimately my mind. I couldn’t spend time thinking about my inadequacies and how much I didn’t like myself, or how I felt weak because I was a large 6’2 man in his youth that was missing out on so many things due to his overwhelming anxiety. When I played Halo 2, I was one of the top 1%, one of the elites, and though I wasn’t on a pro team I was good enough to be. I played thousands of hours of custom games with other pro players and had a wonderful time doing so. It just felt nice to be good at something. This led into me taking a break from my life near Seattle and moving to Portland, Oregon to plan a career in Halo 3. I placed in the pro bracket at a CPL Dallas event, which felt amazing. I was teaming with a friend of mine and though that team fell apart with some of the locals later, we stuck together for an event, we were even fully sponsored. We did alright but didn’t place in the pro bracket although I played well so I was proud of myself. It was a great time, and I learned a lot from it. After that I got into Mortal Kombat 9, a fighting game, and became one of the top players in the state. After Northwest Majors where I tied for 9th place, which was my first major tournament I had a lot of confidence, and every local tournament I went to after that I placed either first or second, aside from one in which I literally disqualified myself by accidentally pausing the game twice in a match. It was kind of hilarious, so I didn’t even get mad, I was learning a new character and her buttons were weird to me, but that’s another story. My point with all of this is these games probably saved my life, because I loved them and I met friends through them, and ultimately, they led me to video editing and graphic design. I started to love editing Halo montages and I always loved movies, so getting to edit brought me closer to something I already loved. I think the fact that I was a storyteller really lent to my love for editing actually, it allows you to craft a story out of footage, and sometimes you can even change the story within the editing process. So, when I think about it, I really owe Halo because without it, I never would have gone to college to study Digital Media. I graduated with a focus on filmmaking, but I learned the basics of motion graphics, 3D animation, and quite a few other things that were invaluable. I wrote and directed a proof-of-concept pilot episode of my show called Epytombs, which I was incredibly excited for but that’s when the biggest curveball was thrown my way. I wasn’t feeling well throughout the production, and I hid it from people because it was the biggest moment of my life; and so many people volunteered their time to help me, so I didn’t want to let them down. After principal photography was over and we headed into post-production, where I began editing over the next few months, I felt worse and worse. Eventually I ended up in the emergency room about 4 times over the course of 6 weeks.

They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me, and my fear and frustration were tag teaming each time they sent me home. Eventually I received an endoscopy, which is where they stick a tube down your throat with a camera on it, and they found a hiatal hernia which was causing severe GERD, gastro esophageal reflux disease, symptoms. It changed my life, and I spent the next 2 years just trying to survive without being in pain. Unfortunately, the side effect was that my film project sat on the backburner the whole time and by the time I got my health under control the moment had felt like it had passed, leaving me feeling completely lost for a while. I worked and went through other trials, but I never lost my passion for creating new things and telling stories. I liked the idea of creating things that mattered, that helped people by making them think about things differently, or improving their mental health. Over time I began to read about self-publishing through Amazon and at first, I was skeptical; how could this business be successful without hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of marketing? How would people know my books even existed among the millions of other books on Amazon and why would anyone want to buy my books when they had no idea who I was, or what I had to offer? All good questions, but after everything I had been through over the last few years, why not? My mother gave me my name, so I thought it was respectful to use it, and Fortunate Prints was born. Though I had a background in design, book publishing was completely new to me so I spent a while researching how to do it properly before I began. I started with journals because they are simpler to make. The interiors are lined paper and the covers are where your creativity gets to shine and to my surprise, I absolutely loved the process. I created countless journals with various designs, catering to people with a wide variety of interests and it felt great. When I was younger, I loved notebooks and journals, they let me get the crap out of my head, well, it felt like crap back then, but that “crap” is what makes each of us who we are. I soon realized that I was publishing products that added value to people's lives, and soon I expanded into other things that people enjoy but also add value. I started publishing Sudoku and other logic puzzle books, as well as both kids and adult activity books. Knowing that I am publishing things that were fun while improving mental health, and teaching kids while putting smiles on their faces has been the best feeling in the world.

If there is any piece of wisdom that can be taken from my story, I think it’s that you never know how your life is going to come together. I expected to be a filmmaker or professional gamer, but my skills and life struggles led me to Fortunate Prints, where all my skills come together, just in a way that I couldn’t have predicted. We can’t see the path ahead, even though sometimes we believe we can. It’s easy to look back and see how you have reached your present, but the future is always a mystery, trust me. I’ve learned to believe in myself, even when I’m scared and I feel uncertain, because I always end up on a path that feels right, even if it’s not what I imagined. I think that’s what life is, a series of mysteries, which means that ultimately your choices are what matter; not how you feel, or what you think, it’s all about what you do.

[cosmicallydesigned]

Hey Everybody! Welcome to the Cosmically Designed Blog! Join me on this journey of self-discovery and living life to it's fullest! I will be sharing experiences through a spiritual view point. I am a certified astrologer who practices many areas of spirituality and the occult. I'm excited to connect and interact with like-minded souls! So grab your wine, notebooks, snacks, and grab a seat!

[rockyschexneider]

Why Marketing Feels Like Building IKEA

Why Marketing Feels Like Building IKEA

Imagine standing amidst a sea of cardboard, filled with the promise of a newly minted IKEA bookshelf. In your mind, it's a simple task—a quick project to complete on a lazy weekend. Then comes the unboxing. You're greeted by a bewildering array of parts, more reminiscent of a jigsaw puzzle than furniture. The instructions sit smugly on top, providing little more than a series of cryptic images. Arrows point ambiguously in various directions, and characters like "Panel A" and "Side B" take the stage, demanding assembly. You've felt this way before, haven't you? Welcome to the world of marketing.

In marketing, much like assembling IKEA furniture, you start with an end goal that seems gloriously simple: pick a niche, launch a campaign, rake in the profits. But as any marketer will tell you, the journey is rarely straightforward. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles—unresponsive audiences, ineffective emails, and sales funnels that defy logic and look more like an abstract Picasso painting than a well-oiled machine.

The initial excitement of launching a marketing campaign can quickly transform into chaos as you sift through data points and metrics, trying to figure out what it all means. This is akin to wondering whether you've just attached the wrong panel or if that's just how it's supposed to look. Marketing, like assembling that IKEA bookshelf, requires patience. It’s about showing up, adjusting your strategies, and tightening the proverbial screws when things seem loose.

Remember, marketing isn't about doing everything perfectly on the first try. There's a reason why analytics and A/B testing exist—to learn and pivot as necessary. As with the Allen wrench, which seems laughably inadequate for its task, some marketing tools might feel like they’re not making a dent. Yet, bit by bit, effort by effort, progress is made.

Perfection is an illusion in both marketing and furniture assembly. You learn which tools work best, which platforms engage your audience, and which messaging resonates. It's a process of continuous improvement—a series of iterations and refinements that eventually come together, often in ways you didn't originally envision.

This journey is about embracing the process. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn, every success a reason to celebrate. Even when the metaphorical Allen wrench feels awkward in your hand, you're building something that, piece by piece, is coming together. Marketing, like an IKEA project, is about persistence and tenacity—the courage to show up day after day, tackle new challenges, and not be disheartened by setbacks.

The finished product may not mirror the perfection of the image on the marketing handbook cover or the IKEA instruction sheet. However, if it stands firm, supports your objectives, and brings value—just as that bookshelf ultimately supports all those knick-knacks—it’s a success.

So, keep going. Run that new campaign, tweak that strategy, engage with your community. Learn from each attempt, refine your approach, and never underestimate the power of perseverance. After all, both marketing and furniture-building are testaments to human ingenuity—a reminder that what you create with your own two hands, however imperfect, holds its unique beauty and potential.

In the end, success is measured more by the journey than the destination. So, harness that Allen wrench and dive back in. Because in this grand assembly of marketing, it’s the relentless act of building, retrying, and sometimes stepping back to see if it all fits that crafts not only a fulfilled objective but also an enduring legacy. Progress over perfection, every single time.

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[theambitiouswoman]

How To Network 🤝📱💬

Have a Plan: Because everyone is important, it's really important to know what you're good at. Before you go to any networking event, figure out what you're good at – like things you can do well, what you know, and the people you know. Plan what you want to talk about, especially how you can help others, either now or later on.

Start with Who You Know: Talk to people you already know, like friends and colleagues. Ask if they can introduce you to others.

Go to Events: Attend conferences, seminars, workshops, industry meetups, and social gatherings related to your field of interest.

Use Social Media: Make profiles on websites like LinkedIn or Instagram to meet people in your niche online.

Elevator Pitch: Create a concise and engaging intro that highlights who you are, what you do, and what you're seeking. This way you can make a strong first impression.

Ask Good Questions: When you talk to someone, ask questions that show you're interested in what they're saying.

Provide Value: Networking is a two-way street. Offer your expertise, assistance, or connections to others whenever possible. When you start paying attention to what people can do, you might see that one person could help another person. Try to introduce people who you think have something valuable to share. When you make these good connections, you're helping the networking event go well. This will help you establish a good reputation and create strong relationships.

Say Thank You: After meeting, send a message to say you enjoyed the talk.

Follow up & Follow Through: If you said you would talk to someone later, make sure you actually do it and let them know you're still happy to help. If you promised to introduce one person to another, take a moment to make that introduction.These small things really matter to people, and just one introduction could make someone's life better.

Meet Different People: Don't just talk to the same kind of people. Meet people from different jobs and places.

Never dismiss anyone as unimportant: Don't think someone is not important just because of their job title. They could know important things or have helpful friends you wouldn't know about if you didn't give them a chance.

Join Groups: Be part of clubs or groups related to your work. You can meet more people there.

Be Yourself: Just be you. Don't pretend to be someone else.

Learn New Things: Keep learning about your interests. It helps you have better conversations.

[justposting1]

I Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A Year

From a young age, I’ve always found ways to make money, seeing it as a stepping stone to something bigger. Now, I’m fortunate to do what I truly enjoy—and it also happens to generate income. My name is Jenny; I’m 28 years old, and my handbag brand, Freya, has brought in $9 million in a single year. Freya specializes in classic, timeless, and fun handbags designed to support women in their…

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In this compelling episode of "Training Like A Champ," host Lexi B sits down with the remarkable Idara Otu—a trailblazing Olympian, Wall Street professional, and impactful entrepreneur. Join us as Idara shares her inspiring journey from her roots in Brooklyn, New York, to making history as an Olympian representing Nigeria.

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Idara Otu reflects on her unique experiences, including her time on Wall Street and the pivotal moments that led her to shift her focus from a medical career to the world of finance. Through her incredible journey, she discovered her true calling: empowering young women in Nigeria through education and entrepreneurship.

Throughout the episode, Idara discusses the mission of her charity, Let Girls Read, Run, Grow, and the vital support it provides to African girls seeking education and opportunities. She also reveals her entrepreneurial venture, Notchok—a cocoa company dedicated to funding the construction of an all-girls primary school in Nigeria.

Idara's insights extend beyond her professional achievements; she shares her personal motivations and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy. Listeners will gain valuable practical advice on balancing multiple high-impact roles while remaining true to one’s passion and purpose.

This episode encapsulates the essence of resilience, inspiration, and the transformative power of education and entrepreneurship. Tune in to discover how Idara Otu’s diverse skill sets are creating lasting change in the lives of young women and girls in Nigeria and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true champion!

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode is sure to motivate you to pursue your dreams and make an impact. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes! 🔔