‘Under-the-radar’ luxury goods - OuiPlease
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jessica Barouche, founder of OuiPlease, located in Carrollton, TX.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
OuiPlease delivers a mystery box of ‘under-the-radar’ luxury goods to members’ doorsteps every other month. OuiPlease arrangements include a curated selection of French full-sized products in Jewelry, Beauty, Epicure, Apparel, and Accessories. Each volume of OuiPlease boxes has its own theme, personality, and variation to keep you wanting more. The boxes, carefully curated by a team of French influencers, contain the finest in French products. The brands inside each parcel are meticulously researched, and the products are personally reviewed. The product selection ultimately chosen introduces OuiPlease members to up-and-coming designers, undiscovered brands, and a delicious dash of French style. This box is a luxury experience that transports you straight to France and back – no boarding pass required. The OuiPlease subscription box is currently shipping in the United States and Canada.
Tell us about yourself
I moved to Dallas, Texas seven years ago and quickly realized how much the French lifestyle was sought after. Being a Parisian native, I launched OuiPlease with the idea of adding the French 'je ne sais quoi' to American women's daily life.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Coming to the United States as a foreigner and creating a business from nothing has by far been my biggest accomplishment. The fact that I was able to bring this amazing idea to life, watch it flourish and have others love it has been the highlight of it all.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
There are plenty of unforeseen stressors that come with owning a business - from accountability to monetary issues - nothing comes easy and it is a daily challenge to keep pushing for the best outcome during the most difficult of times.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
The top three tips I'd give to someone are:
1) Create a tangible idea and believe in it.
2) Don't overthink everything; Most people do have great ideas, however, they allow fear and overthinking to rule them.
3) Nothing is impossible. Most successful people will say this, but it's because it's true. Difficulties arise, but you simply have to push through ups and downs.
Anything else you'd like to share?
Network to Expand!
Where can people find you and your business?
https://www.instagram.com/ouiplease/
https://www.facebook.com/OuiPlease
If you like what you've read here and have your own story as a solopreneur that you'd like to share, then email community@subkit.com; we'd love to feature your journey on these pages.
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