Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Annie Mascia, Owner of La Strega Buona Massage & Aromatherapy, LLC, located in Astoria, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
La Strega Buona is a woman-owned aromatherapy product & massage therapy business. Customers are generally adults in all age ranges who desire to take care of themselves proactively.
Tell us about yourself
I've been a massage therapist for over 25 years and a Certified Aromatherapist and Aromatherapy teacher since 2009. I love to help people, and I love to make things, so these two separate entities together really make me whole.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being independent! I love working for myself. I have always had too much energy to sit at a desk (where I started out in publishing).
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The hardest thing really is having to wear many hats … promoter, writer, an accountant on top of making products and giving massages - one has to learn to manage time well.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
First, make sure you have the gumption to stick with it and make sure whatever you do has a good business model to understand if whatever one wants to do is financially viable.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Just always try to have fun and keep an open mind to how your business may evolve to better serve not only your customers but you too!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.lastregabuona.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lastregabuonaaromatherapy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastregabuonallc/
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