Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ira Tan, Founder of SSODA Shop, located in Toronto, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I sell foot peeling masks to help people take care of their feet hassle-free! My customers are your modern-day working girls, moms, and even men too! Anyone with rough feet that is interested in softening those puppies up!
Tell us about yourself
I'm honestly not that business-minded, but more creative. I like to lead with creative intention versus making a quick buck. I find more motivation that way. My real skill is branding. I really enjoy the creative process of it, as you can see from my foot peel masks! I designed it myself with no graphic design degree! Haha.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
As a business owner? Honestly, getting up every day is an accomplishment. There are so many ups and downs, especially being a new business; as much as I take on the wins, I also take on all the stress. So getting up every day and doing it all over again, I always count as a win!
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Having a budget!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Trust yourself.
- It's okay to have bad days.
- Keep going!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://ssodashop.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssodashopskin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssodashop/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ssodashop
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