FoundHer Podcast Episode THREE - And that's ok

D & Heather come back for Episode 3 following their third visit to the Atlanta Market. 

They are planning to release a YouTube video that will include how to prepare for a market, what to do when you're there, and how to handle everything once you get back. Subscribe to their channel so you don't miss it! 

They also just did a news segment with Channel 4 to discuss their philanthropy in their business. Keep up with them on Instagram to see when it is live! 

D & Heather expand on a question they were asked in their Channel 4 interview: How do you get along as business owners?

They describe themselves as having strong personalities. They are both bold and passionate (and stubborn) women, but they tend to agree. They both have a similar eye in all fields of their business, which is something you can't teach. 

The only thing they seem to disagree about are small things, but they always talk about it (whether Heather wants to or not)! 

They know that they never have bad intentions when discussing conflicts. In a business with a partnership, it is important to recognize that it is your business together, and you need to have conversations even if they are difficult because every decision impacts both of you. 

D & Heather discuss how important it is to not let your team members hear you arguing over anything important. They might think you're bickering like an old married couple, but they should never feel the stress that comes with running your business. 

As far as going into business with a partner, D & Heather say it is very possible to create a business by yourself, and you should not search for someone to join you in a business venture. Just like D & Heather, if God wants you to have a business partner, He will place that person in your path. 

Also, when you are hiring team members, look for people who have a strength in something you are weak in. This allows you to maximize your financial investment and create a well-balanced team. 

D & Heather discuss how you need to just start. If you have a business in your heart, you cannot sit and wait around for time. They share how they worked their full-time jobs until they were able to transition to working with the business full-time. They were both in a financial situation where they needed to bring in an income, and they were still able to run the business together while managing their jobs, families, and finances. 

Heather says that at the end of the day, you're never going to have your ducks in a row, and if you wait too long, your time is going to pass. 

Now, they are going on eight years in business together. One mindset that worked for them was to recognize that everyone has their own story. Whatever you need to do to get your business off the ground, it's okay, because YOU get to write your story however YOU want.

D quotes her mom who said, "No one will ever know if you did the dishes tonight or tomorrow morning." D uses that thought process because the work will always be there. You get to decide your priorities in your business. 

D & Heather also discuss a controversial take on work/life balance...that if you're looking for work/life balance, this is not the job for you. Running your own business will not bring you work/life balance, but they will do an episode focused on how to manage your time where you can separate yourself from your business. 

They discuss meeting the founder of a massive vendor at the Atlanta market who started by selling out of the back of their car. Everyone has a starting point in their business, and they are here to provide tips so you can grow into the business you desire for yourself. 

D brings up how Howard Schultz went to 242 investors and was rejected by 217. If he gave up, Starbucks would not be a household name. Business is challenging, but so worth it if you have a business idea that you want to pursue. You should never give up on your dreams of owning your own business. 

For this week's No Questions Off Limits segment, the question is "What is your dream vacation?"

Heather loves to travel, so her dream vacation is going to Iceland this year! She recommends that every year, you go on at least one trip for yourself without your kids. 

D used to travel a lot for work, which burned her out on travel, but she loves going to Charleston. She would love to move there eventually. She also dreamed of going to Alaska when she traveled for work, but never got the chance.

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We'll see you next Tuesday for Episode 4!