12 years ago I picked up a check for $256 from the sales of my first batch of Blessing Beads® I ever sold to a shop. I didn't have a website, business bank account, instagram or clue what I was doing. But I said YES when Huff Harrington in Atlanta asked if they could sell my Blessing Beads® in their beautiful store. Over a decade later, I have made and sold many Blessing Beads® to YOU and shops across the country.
Through it all, I have gained valuable knowledge about running a small business. If you are starting something new or pivoting an existing business, my number one piece of advice is to just do IT! Don't worry about your brand, website, email marketing etc. Those things are important in time, but it's more important to start selling your product or service. Get going, get feedback and then start to build your brand. If your product/service is good enough, you will have demand.
My motto to my creative consulting clients is ... GROW AS YOU GO! I think this applies to any adventure in life whether it's a new business, personal goal or new habit. Go get em' !!