Gems Worth Your Attention - Parfum Exquis
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dmitrii Savishin, owner of Parfum Exquis, located in Montreal, QC, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are your doors to the world of niche perfumes. Our guest is people who want to feel unique, people who care about harmony, enthusiastic people from every corner of the world. Niche fragrances give us that rare opportunity to outline our individuality and mood and imprint them in others' memories.
Tell us about yourself
Two years ago, I had COVID-19; during that period, almost senseless and odorless, I realized our life without scents becomes blurred and black and white. Then comes lockdowns life becomes more and more bleak. Fragrances give me a new dimension of life, with one scent you can momentarily visit your childhood, smell your favorite mama's pie or come back to your first love. Traveling and coloring life with fragrances that what motivates me to explore more and more.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
There are a lot of big steps that we have done this year: start a business online, open the first brick and mortar store, start production of our scented candles, make 500 orders in the first half-year. I'm extremely proud of all the accomplishments, but most important are our guests and feedbacks they are sharing!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
In my opinion, having time for yourself is the hardest thing ever. You are always trying to do a bit more every day, sometimes forgetting about rest and friends.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Don't think about overnight success; doing business is everyday hard work.
- Calculate your funds; you should have at least six months' reserves on your accounts.
- Believe in your idea, lit it. People will feel it and will love your product.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Business is hard and painful sometimes, but it is like having a child; you care more, he will give back.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://parfumexquis.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parfum.exquis/
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