Interior Design Made Easy - She Holds Dearly

Team Subkit -

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Sarah Phillipps, Founder of She Holds Dearly, located in Tacoma, WA, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I offer online classes to those that want to better understand how to make their spaces look professionally done. I do this through my YouTube channel, blog, Instagram, and virtual design school, Behind the Scenes. Many of my graduates are now in business for themselves, having gained the confidence and skills they needed from She Holds Dearly.

Tell us about yourself

I am a trained interior designer. Having graduated from the London Guildhall University and worked in the design industry for two decades, I am now fully enjoying teaching the ins and outs of interior design online to a multitude of women. Creating professional-looking, timeless interiors is a lifelong passion of mine, and watching women gain confidence in their abilities is a dream come true.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Seeing the beautiful work of my students and their lives change for the better has been the most rewarding part of my business to date.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

You are never done; the ideas keep coming, the industry keeps changing, and what worked last year may not work again. The constant need to keep growing can be exhausting. I have come to believe that you actually never "arrive" in business, there are only milestones to celebrate, but the business is never completely invincible.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Keep your head down and work hard- every. single. day.
  2. Don't let that "I have no idea what I am doing" feeling shut you down. You should feel this at least once a day; it will drive you to ask questions and dig deeper until you know what you are doing. This feeling means you are growing.
  3. Invest in education and beautiful branding.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://sheholdsdearly.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheholdsdearly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheholdsdearly/

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