Bring the Beach to Your Bath - Nautilus Soap Company
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in soap making but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Melissa Brown, Owner of Nautilus Soap Company, located in Brooksville, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Nautilus Soap Company serves customers from all walks of life who appreciate bath & body products that do not contain detergents, preservatives, or other unnecessary ingredients.
Tell us about yourself
I started making soap as a hobby and stress reliever from a very stressful job. The more I learned about commercial products, I realized some of those ingredients were not good for the skin. I wanted to be able to offer alternatives without questionable ingredients.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being able to turn a hobby into a brick & mortar business has been my biggest accomplishment. However, my BEST accomplishment was bringing together two friends in a related business and watching them turn into profitable businesses.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
I can't say anything is particularly hard, per se, but some days I would really like to have a crystal ball to foresee what is coming down the pike.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Persistence is everything. Never, ever give up if this is your dream. Keep going.
- Do not let others bring you down or minimize your vision/goals. Sometimes those closest to you are tough to convince.
- Definitely take time to recharge your own batteries. Your business will be better for it.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Brand your business wisely. Hire a professional graphic designer and work with them on your business brand. You will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome and how easy it will be to make decisions that flow out of your brand.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://nautilussoap.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NautilusSoapCompany
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nautilus_soap_company_/
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