What advice would you give others in your industry or those striving to develop a product?
Write down your business goals month by month and revisit them frequently. This will keep you motivated and remind you of your “why.” I would also recommend investing in quality imagery and branding. Lastly, save your money to invest back into your business. It’s the only way to grow and scale.
You mentioned that you didn’t raise capital for your business, but saved $10,000. How was that process?
Raising capital for a small business is extremely competitive so I decided to take the self-funding route. I worked overtime and picked up a second job to save $10K for my business. This covered my design fees, manufacturing costs, and branding investment. This also allowed me to have 100 percent ownership of my company. I was investing every dollar I had into Glamorous Planning, so that pushed me to work extremely hard.
Who is your role model in entrepreneurship?
This may seem odd … but LeBron James. I love the game of basketball but most importantly, I love what he’s done with his career outside of it. From opening up a school in his hometown, overcoming some of the biggest challenges in life and still putting in the work every day when no one is watching is incredibly admirable. His drive inspired me to do a student-gifting initiative within my business. I gift high school seniors with planners to set them up for success in college.
