An Entrepreneurs Journey with Go Solo and Chops Up
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Catherine Domingo at Subkit, a collaboration with Go Solo, about my journey so far. If you wish to read the rest of this article click the link below and share it with someone who you think will benefit. Enjoy!
https://gosolo.subkit.com/chops-up/
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
The Biggest accomplishment of my business is that it was built completely from the ground up. A lot of people talk and wish about creating a business, and I did with less than $500 to build a website, buy some inventory and start selling. Almost three years later, the business is going strong, with new and old customers getting Monthly Subscriptions, and as the business continues to grow, we can make bigger donations to help Music Programs stay in schools and motivate other children to find their passion and have a healthy space to express themselves.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest part of the business is because it's still small, I have to wear a lot of hats. Writing and creating are fun and exciting, but editing and mixing are not. The hardest part mentally is seeing your goal of not only becoming a large online retailer but also a destination to bring professional musicians on as mentors and coaches to supplement income and teach their ways to play and think about a growth mindset. Visualizing the future while being completely present at the moment and enjoying the process.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
You don't need to know what you're doing in order to start a business. Just start. Pick an idea you're both passionate and somewhat knowledgeable about, but when it comes to the ins and out of everyday business, you don't know what you don't know. Some things you'll love about it and some things you don't enjoy so much, but ultimately, it's important to have a vision and a dream about the life you want for yourself and the people you care about and take action. Follow what gives you energy and joy, help others, and set a good example for those around you. Good feelings and good energy with consistency will help you grow not just your business but your personality. When things go south, and you have to pivot and make quick decisions that can make or break your business, it teaches you more about yourself than any book or podcast. Once you feel that bug and you see things through to the positive, it's both challenging and addicting.
