Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Cody Berman, Co-Founder of Gold City Ventures, located in Auburn, MA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I'm the co-founder of Gold City Ventures and co-creator of the E-Printables course, where we teach people how to create and sell printables on Etsy. We help new and experienced entrepreneurs get started with this digital products side hustle.
Tell us about yourself
I first started selling printables online after my friend (now business partner) Julie told me that she had earned $6,000+ after just 50 hours of work... and that sales were continuing to come in even though she wasn't actively creating new products. I started my own Etsy shop almost immediately after that. After a few months, I earned over $700 in one week and became hooked. Since then, I've continued to earn thousands with digital products and now teach others how to do the same. Some of our students have earned multiple six figures, quit day jobs, and transformed their personal finances by selling printables and digital downloads on Etsy. Seeing our students' success is what keeps me going!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
At this point, I've now helped over 10,000 start their entrepreneurial journey. I never imagined I'd have this scale of impact, but it's been beyond rewarding. My goal is to continue to grow my reach and help as many people as possible discover the power of passive income.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Unlike with a corporate job, nobody is telling you what to do. While that may sound great, it also means that everything falls on you. Any missed deadline, mishandled task or failed project all comes back to you -- the business owner. With that being said, being a business owner is one of the most rewarding things ever! The sky is the limit, and your income and growth are almost uncapped.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
If you want to run and grow a successful business, you need:
- The right offer. No matter what you're selling, you need to make sure that people actually want to buy it. Do the appropriate market research before jumping into any new ventures.
- Systems and processes. The easiest way to get burnt out is by having an unorganized business. Build solid systems and processes from the start to maximize productivity.
- Constantly adapt. Markets are constantly changing, and that means your business needs to change with them. Those who don't adapt get left behind (sorry, Blockbuster).
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://goldcityventures.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codydberman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/codydberman
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