Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Skyler Shuler, founder of The DisInsider, located in Beaumont, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are an entertainment website/podcast/YouTube that is focused on the Disney community. We cover everything from The Walt Disney Company, including movies, streaming, theme parks, and resorts.
Tell us about yourself
It's funny. I have always been a big fan of Disney and a massive movie buff. In 2013, I started this Instagram page, and it took off very quickly, and in 2017, I created a website to focus on Disney news, and shortly after that, my best friend Derek Cornell came on board and rebranded our website, created multiple podcasts, and have been growing from there. We have a wonderful team of writers, podcasters, and creators, and they motivate me to continue building the small empire we have today.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Last year, we attended Disney's D23 Expo, and we had followers, fans, and celebrities such as Khleo Thomas (Zero from Holes) come by our booth and take pictures and talk to us. It was a surreal moment that we will never forget.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Having team members from all over the world and trying to manage their schedules without disrupting their personal lives. I try my best to be accommodating as we have writers in Mexico, England, the US, and Canada. Trying to get a team get-together is a struggle, lol.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Patience. It is going to take some time to get your business off the ground. Don't be discouraged; it will all fall into place in due time.
- Keep your employees/team happy. Just because you created or started a business doesn't mean you do all the work yourself or make others do it. Keep those that put in the work happily, as they are a key to your success.
- As Walt Disney used to say, "keep moving forward" some things may work and help your business succeed, and some things may not work, but if you keep moving forward, you learn from the things that didn't work, and it makes you and your company that much better.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://thedisinsider.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedisinsiderofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisinsider/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedisinsider
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyler-shuler-820966102/
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