Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in arts and crafts but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jill Barry, owner of Bead It!, located in Honolulu, HI, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Our customers are really anyone from 5-95! Male or female. Everyone can bead!
Tell us about yourself
Brendan and I started our bead business, desiring to work our dream instead of someone else's. Helping people, being in a creative environment, and seeing people succeed in creating something special to them give us great validation we are doing something great.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being able to stay in business for almost 30 years. Having three different locations.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Setting boundaries between work and off time.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Do your research. Know your competition. Be willing to work hard. It doesn't feel hard if you love what you do.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Owning a business isn't for everyone, but it's been great for us. Our kids were raised in a start-up environment before it was a thing. They were shown real examples of problem-solving, enjoying successes, dealing with failure, and never giving up.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://bead-it-hawaii.myshopify.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beadithawaii/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beadithawaii/
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