Confessions of a Young Entrepreneur | Stories, Advice, and Honest Opinions from Young Self-Starters

Kesslyn Fleck, founder of Kesslyn GEM Coaching, shares about her experience working in an industry we don't hear about often. She offers some great advice around structuring your work schedule and being truly present in your business every day, and describes some of the risks she has had to take to get to where she is today. Enjoy the episode, and follow Kesslyn on Instagram: @kesslyngem

Miranda Reed, founder of Savannah's Sweets, talks about some of the biggest lessons she's learned from starting her own business. She shares about her past experiences in Girl Scouts, and how optimism and a love for selling are now contributing to her success. You can follow Savannah's Sweets on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirandamreed/ And Instagram: @ssweets2020

Taylar Franz, founder of TaylarMade Tailoring, shares about how her business has changed and evolved over time in ways that she didn't expect. She also talks about genuine networking, video creation, building community, and the best way to make your business your "boss." You can find out more about Taylar's business here: taylarmade.com And follow her on Facebook: @taylormadetailoring

On this episode, Ryan Willcockson, founder of Spokane Salad Delivery, talks about what keeps him motivated as he simultaneously runs a business and pursues his doctoral degree. He also shares how he's created a food delivery product that customers love. You can find out more about Ryan's business here: spokanesalads.com And follow him on Instagram: @spokane_salads

Hillarie Kay of Hillarie Kay Coaching brings a new perspective to the show as someone who serves many other small business owners. Listen in as she walks us through her unique morning routine, offers some valuable advice, and describes the most common obstacle she sees entrepreneurs facing today, and how to overcome it. You can find Hillarie Kay Coaching here: hillariekay.com And follow her on Instagram: @hillariekay

Grace Sutton of Grace E Photography is a self-starter with a competitive spirit. Since buying her first professional camera at age 17, Grace has taught herself how to take great pictures and manage an increasingly busy schedule. In this episode, Grace talks about getting past the nervousness of first starting out, and creating loyal brand advocates to market her services for her. Find out more about Grace on Facebook: www.facebook.com/graceephotos/ And give her a follow on Instagram: @graceelizabethsphotos

Josh Thomas, owner of Lejit Designs, shares about his favorite parts of being an entrepreneur, steps he would have taken sooner if he could start over, and some of his all-time favorite books for business owners. You can learn more about Lejit Designs here: www.lejit.design And follow them on Instagram: @lejitdesigns Here are Josh's book recommendations from this episode: Brutally Honest: https://www.amazon.com/Brutally-Honest-Bullshit-Strategies-Creative/dp/1732194408/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brutally+honest+strategies+to+evolve+your+creative&qid=1599526786&sr=8-2 Brand By Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Hand-Blisters-Calluses-Clients/dp/1419732242/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brand+by+hand&qid=1599526827&sr=8-2 ID: https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Designed-Definitive-Visual-Branding/dp/1631595946/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1II95DW599YVY&dchild=1&keywords=identity+designed+the+definitive+guide+to+visual+branding&qid=1599526721&sprefix=identity+designed%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1

Dylan Hockett, owner of DH lawn care, talks about starting a business, staying motivated, and building a team that he trusts and supports. You can learn more about DH Lawn Care on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DylanHockettLawnCare/

Hear from the founder of Pacific Design Co. as she discusses her surprising entrepreneurial journey, finding time for her business, and becoming successful on Instagram. You can learn more about Pacific Design Co. here: www.pacificdesignco.com And be sure to give them a follow on Instagram: @pacificdesign.co