What do I love?

This week I watched a few video clips about entrepreneurs and I honestly felt overwhelmed and scared. 

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT MY NICHÉ IS!

A few takeaways from this week:

• Don't do it for the money!
• Use the lessons of others to be a better entrepreneur
• We ALL have the entrepreneurial spirit.
• What is my brand? My legacy?
• There is always room for improvement!
• What tools can I use to invest in myself?

One thing that resonated with me is that all successful entrepreneurs experienced failures. It was what they learned from those failures that allowed them to move forward with their goals.

I know that I enjoy working with crafts but I also like crunching numbers to determine efficiencies. Is there a way that I can incorporate both interests? Is there such a thing as a crafting accountant?? Haha!

·      Does making children’s stuffed toys make me happy?

o   What will set me apart from others in the same industry?

o   Will turning something, I love doing into a business take the joy out of it?

When I first began to go down this crafty road, it was fun and exciting. I had an opportunity to showcase my talent in a special way that not only made me happy but others as well. However, I found myself stressed during the holidays when my orders began to stack up. Was the stress really worth it? I think I burned myself out because I haven’t made a stuffed toy in 2 years. I was usually cranking 1-2 toys out a week. I would have been able to do more if I didn’t have a full-time job.

I look forward to learning how to build my business and specifically what my brand is or should be. This will definitely be challenging but I look forward to it!