Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Selma Makui, a brand designer, graphic designer, and brand consultant based in Tehran, Iran.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I do brand identities for passionate brands that want to leave a legacy and make the world a better place.
Tell us about yourself
As a logo designer, I soon expanded into the field of visual identity design to solve bigger problems for my clients. My true passion lies in helping people have more fulfilling and meaningful lives, and I believe that one's business is an expression of who they are. By helping people find their true identities and purposes within their businesses, I'm making the world a better place.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I'm proud of the fact that I've helped people see their potential to change the world. I think this is the most important blessing a business owner can have.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Running a business is a roller coaster ride. There are times when you must make big sacrifices, face problems all by yourself, and figure things out when you feel too desperate to move forward. For me, the biggest challenge has been staying positive and motivated and finding solutions when I feel too overwhelmed to move forward.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Any business that stops learning is doomed to fail. So, be a beginner, learn as if you know nothing, and invest your time and money in learning because it will pay off! The second thing that can help you make it big is to start before you are ready. There's no perfect time. Do it now with everything you have at your disposal. The last one is a huge one - trust the process. As long as you are consistent and put enough effort into what you do, it will work out one way or another. Do your best, be patient, and things will turn out just fine more often than not!
Where can people find you and your business?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selmamakuii/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/selmamakuii
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selma-makuii/
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