Hey Guys & Dolls!! I'm so excited to present this week's feature on B. Ayesha's Phenomenal Allies! I'm a big supporter of small business owners. What better way to show my support but by featuring them and helping to get their name out, right? Here's another week of awesomeness!
I'm pleased to introduce to you Crystal Carmen of Pink Stiletto Cosmetics!
Crystal: The feedback, the women who tell me how my brand made them embrace makeup. How it has either soothes their skin or helped prevent breakouts. How happy they are to find products that show up and last on their skin-tone.
My children, watching them watch me work and try to emulate what I'm doing, or my teenage daughter thinking of ways to create her own clothing line. Those things inspire me daily.
B. Ayesha: What advice would you give other aspiring entrepreneurs?
Crystal: We all have to start somewhere. Do the absolute best you can with what you have.
If you can't afford it, learn it to the best degree you can. Google is your friend.
When things really pick up, you have to stop thinking small and prepare for greatness. Better printed materials, logo redesign, etc.
Don't just give up. Reevaluate, set a deadline and promise yourself you will work as hard as you can and invest the most you can until then. I gave myself one year. If I didn't make any serious sales in one year I would give it up.
If you would like to delve more into the fabulousness that is Crystal and Pink Stiletto Cosmetics, you can find out more on these social mediums! Instagram & Facebook.
I'm pleased to introduce to you Crystal Carmen of Pink Stiletto Cosmetics!
B. Ayesha: What is your name?
Crystal: Crystal Carmen
B. Ayesha: What is the name of your business?
Crystal: Pink Stiletto Cosmetics
B. Ayesha: How long have you been in business (anniversary)?
Crystal: 4 years ago on July of 2010
B. Ayesha: How did you get started in this business?
Crystal: I had a passion for makeup and a love of science since I was a young girl. I still remember playing in my grandmother's Avon overstock. I ended up blending both worlds.
B. Ayesha: What are the biggest issues for running this type of business?
Crystal: 1. Managing almost every aspect by myself. I am learning now to let go and delegate.
2. Happy customers really love the product and they are kind enough to share unsolicited feedback directly with me, but they don't leave it on the reviews section on my website. I am working on this now.
B. Ayesha: What is the future for this type of business?
Crystal: Cosmetics have been a staple in the United States and around the world for so long, the future of cosmetics looks good. Even in an economy makeup is a low cost, feel good item.
B. Ayesha: Running your own business can become overwhelming at times. What motivates you to keep going?Crystal: The feedback, the women who tell me how my brand made them embrace makeup. How it has either soothes their skin or helped prevent breakouts. How happy they are to find products that show up and last on their skin-tone.
My children, watching them watch me work and try to emulate what I'm doing, or my teenage daughter thinking of ways to create her own clothing line. Those things inspire me daily.
B. Ayesha: What advice would you give other aspiring entrepreneurs?
Crystal: We all have to start somewhere. Do the absolute best you can with what you have.
If you can't afford it, learn it to the best degree you can. Google is your friend.
When things really pick up, you have to stop thinking small and prepare for greatness. Better printed materials, logo redesign, etc.
Don't just give up. Reevaluate, set a deadline and promise yourself you will work as hard as you can and invest the most you can until then. I gave myself one year. If I didn't make any serious sales in one year I would give it up.
So what do you guys think? Too Much Info? Any additional questions? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks for tuning in!! See you next time!
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XOXO,
~B. Ayesha
~B. Ayesha
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