FYI: Knack ....way back

It is so hard for me to narrow down which pictures make the cut and which ones don't! I have literally gone through hundreds of photos, and it has been a pleasure to remember.I guess if I could quickly sum up this very first studio, and add in tiny bits of wisdom it would go a bit like this:> It was the first time I took myself seriously, because I now had "real" overhead and expenses every month> My clients and potential clients took me more seriously......because they knew I was serious!> I could not get my hands on enough books to read about marketing, branding, and creative business ownership {will list these on Friday}> The biggest bullet points that drove my business {and continue to do so today} are:* What is my point of difference? What makes my product stand out from every other product out there?* Who is my target market? What is the best way to reach them? What are they reading?* What will the current market bear?* Detail matters and so does originality* Stay debt free- no loans from the government......ever> A quick schooling in obtaining the proper licenses such as a business license, LLC, retail license, and an occupancy permit.> A strong sense of ownership.> Learning to tune out the people who believed I should run my business their way or the highway. Success looks different to each person.> Family is always more important than work.....and I seek to maintain that balance ...always> Honesty, good ethics, and kindness go a long way.......stick with your gut, listen to those who love you, and make sure they are behind you 100 percent because you will need them every step of the way! Owning a business is tough....and there are days where the only thing that pushes you forward are the words of a spouse, parent or dear friend. Choose your TRIBE......and choose them wisely!xo,Barb