Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dayna Smith, Founder of Earthbound Elements, located in Kansas City, MO, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Earthbound Elements is a small business located in Kansas City, Missouri. The brand is inspired by the four elements that support life cycles on our planet - Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. We desire to create handmade home goods that are from the Earth mindfully. Each piece is familiar and unique in its own earned right. Our products are available on our official website, local Missouri vendor booths, and most mainstream social media platforms. We really enjoy sharing our handmade products where we can maximize from easy sharing that allows E•E products in our customer's homes. 3% is donated to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society for every purchase made with us. We believe in using our handmade home goods to help raise awareness and aid research in racing for cures or significant relief from Multiple Sclerosis. It is a nervous system disease that we hold close in our hearts as we have watched the effects it carries on people dear to our hearts. We wanted to make sure our brand aligned with our purpose to help create an intentional impact and provide humane support to the world. Our customers are mostly locally based in Kansas City, Missouri. We have gained a strong clientele by participating in local Farmer's Markets, holiday Sip & Shops, Fundraisers, and more.
Tell us about yourself
Earthbound Elements was a title written down in my journal in 2012. It was originally thought of to be a boutique of some kind. In 2017, the brand and label came to life. The product was created by a few favorite things and pieces of our story. We owned and ran non-profits in the past. Hence, entrepreneurship came naturally as we wanted to run our own profitable business with our schedules. There is no better investment than the belief and investments you put into yourself. Being able to utilize personal knowledge gained in life experiences and talents being used to feed and nourish a part of you is the biggest motivator. There is an empowerment that comes with listening to your heart's whispers and being able to say, "I am doing this!"
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Our biggest accomplishment is seeing through personal goals and allowing our local communities to have a piece of our story in their homes. We have received positive feedback from our customers, who have greatly enjoyed our Signature line candles and other products.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things that come with being a small business owner is remembering that there will be all kinds of failures. The journey of entrepreneurship is not always smooth sailing. Each challenge and obstacle you meet can be used as building blocks and teachers to achieve your next goal.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
A few tips we can give to anyone looking to create their own business is to be prepared and willing to create a positive impact and value with your goods and talents.
- Create a vision board or journal of personal dreams, goals, ideas, and inspirations to help manifest personal success.
- Stay action-driven, empowered, and focused on each goal, whether financial or organizational.
- Make sure your brand is branded professionally to capture customers' confidence and trust to purchase from your business.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.earthbound-elements.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthboundelements
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthboundelements/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarthbndElement
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