Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jenny Shih, Founder of Inversion Dance Studios, located in Brea, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Inversion is a Pole Dancing Studio, and our customers like to have fun, feel sexy, and get a workout at the same time. We combine the self-expression of dance with the athleticism of pole sport.
Tell us about yourself
I had always been drawn to seek the off-beat path, to discover excitement and inspiration in unconventional ways. Upon taking my first pole dancing class, I felt alive, motivated, and celebrated. It felt good to feel sexy in my own skin. Pole dancing quickly became my personal sanctuary to experience an edgy and sensual movement that gave gifts of strength and flexibility. I permitted myself to be the star of my own story, to use pole movement as a form of unique self-expression.
As a coach, I am driven to help others experience their own breakthrough moments of tuning into that inner confidence and empowering themselves. I opened Inversion's doors in 2009 with the intent of providing a cherished spot where each poler can feel invited to be themselves without explanation, without judgment. To be immersed in a fun community where we acknowledge and encourage each other and share our passions for growth.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Keeping the business alive all throughout 2020.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Balancing multiple roles within the business.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Start with 30 minutes a day.
- Ask for help from those who also grasp your vision.
- Compare yourself with your day 1, not with someone else's day 100.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: http://inversiondancestudios.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inversiondance
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inversiondancestudios/
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