Being an entrepreneur is no easy feat, especially when you’re entering an industry where you have little to no knowledge.
Starting off, most days look like this…dazed and confused.
Luckily, the web is full of tutorials and how-to guides with nuggets of info to at least point you in the right direction. Monetizing my blog has been scratched off of my to-do list, now I’m working to expand my brand. With what I’m trying to do, I don’t think there’s a brand consultant that I can hire to steer me to where I’m headed. I’ve been blessed to join a blogging community both on Facebook and Twitter, with hundreds of women sharing the highs and lows of building a creative brand.
I dropped everything I was doing when I saw my blogspiration, Maya Elious co-hosting a Twitter chat Wednesday night with @MusingsofKrav @MissSuccess @Melissa_Kimble led by @GlamSavvy. Bloggers, brand consultants, entrepreneurs and just all-around awesome women came out of the woodwork to give out FREE advice which was derived from this blog, “What Does Hard Work Look Like, Anyway?”.
At 8, @MayaElious @MissSuccess @Melissa_Kimble and I partner w/ @GlamSavvy for her #creativesmartgirl twitter chat. pic.twitter.com/iR5Fcsre5D
— MJ (@MariciaJosephs) November 5, 2015
HERE ARE A FEW OF MY TAKEAWAYS.
Question 1.
@GlamSavvy A1. That it's not as easy as it looks. Just bc it's creative, doesn't mean that it won't be hard work. #creativesmartgirl
— Melissa Kimble (she/her) ? (@Melissa_Kimble) November 5, 2015
A1 I wish someone would have told me about the importance of creating processes to streamline things #creativesmartgirl
— Monique Malcolm- Business Coach (@moniqueemalcolm) November 5, 2015
Question 2.
A2: Strategizing how to broaden my audience + how to continue to draw in loyal readers. It's trial & error and not easy. #creativesmartgirl
— MJ (@MariciaJosephs) November 5, 2015
A2. Deciding between creating new content or promoting existing content. The beginning of the month is scariest. #creativesmartgirl
— Maya Elious (not Mayalicious) (@MayaElious) November 5, 2015
A2 $$ woes. Financing a dream doesn't come cheap unless you have a spare rack laying around. #creativesmartgirl https://t.co/8e9gFlArZT
— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) November 5, 2015
Question 3.
Q3: How is the day to day of your creative business differ from the image of your brand on social media? #creativesmartgirl
— Content Creator ?? (@theniaphillip) November 5, 2015
A3. #creativesmartgirl You all see the finished posts, not the drafts and bags under my eyes from not sleeping.
— Resilient Ashley (@DontDieAfraid) November 5, 2015
A3: social media shows the glam. Reality involves a lot of mistakes, doubt and life lessons. Plus lots of alone time #creativesmartgirl
— Tamara ?? | SEO Strategist (@baydiangirl) November 5, 2015
A3: my desk facing the wall is not as glamorous as the pics. But I'm pretty transparent about where I am in my journey. #creativesmartgirl
— Ashley Coleman Thomas (@ashleymcoleman_) November 5, 2015
A3 My day to day is not nearly as cohesive. The instagramification of creative biz is a facade. #creativesmartgirl
— Monique Malcolm- Business Coach (@moniqueemalcolm) November 5, 2015
Question 4.
A4. @GlamSavvy I remember that I have to pace myself, take time to have enjoy the simple things & shut out social media #creativesmartgirl
— RChelleLynn (@RChelleLynn) November 5, 2015
A4: It’s also VERY important that you don't isolate yourself when you’re running or trying to start a business. #creativesmartgirl
— Sakita Holley (@MissSuccess) November 5, 2015
A4: literally putting the phone down and enjoying time with close friends and family. #creativesmartgirl
— daniela candela (@daniela_candela) November 5, 2015
A4: "No weapon formed against me shall prosper" -burnout prevention #creativesmartgirl
— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) November 5, 2015
Question 5.
Q5: What does working smart mean to you, and does it mean that you don’t work hard? #creativesmartgirl
— Content Creator ?? (@theniaphillip) November 5, 2015
A5. Working smart means prioritizing workload, doing the work that advances your brand and reach… #creativesmartgirl
— RChelleLynn (@RChelleLynn) November 5, 2015
A5 Working smart means getting off the hamster wheel and make it a habit to be logical, thorough & deliberate. #creativesmartgirl
— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) November 5, 2015
@MayaElious we can definitely work really hard doing the wrong things!! #creativesmartgirl
— Content Creator ?? (@theniaphillip) November 5, 2015
A5: working smart means focusing on what produces profit and delegating the rest. Creating more and consuming less. #creativesmartgirl
— One Day CMO™️ (@EmmelieDeLaCruz) November 5, 2015
A5: Knowing your limits and how quickly you can get things done and using that to your advantage #creativesmartgirl
— Daniella Creme (@BeautyMarkDot) November 5, 2015
Question 6.
Q6: What should every creative biz owner be doing now to build a sustainable business? #creativesmartgirl
— Content Creator ?? (@theniaphillip) November 5, 2015
A6: Build your product/services funnel. Passive income comes from product paths. #creativesmartgirl
— One Day CMO™️ (@EmmelieDeLaCruz) November 5, 2015
A6 Taking a hard look at their numbers and figuring out where there is room for growth and leaning out #creativesmartgirl
— Monique Malcolm- Business Coach (@moniqueemalcolm) November 5, 2015
A6: Remaining consistent is key. Don't expect fast success. Keep putting in the work, it will show and grow eventually. #creativesmartgirl
— MJ (@MariciaJosephs) November 5, 2015
Go be prosperous, my sisters!
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Great recap, Tyler! Last night’s chat was great!
Thank you for your great words of wisdom!