It didn’t happen. I didn’t make my 10 calls. I let you all down. More than that, I let myself down. But, to be fair, I had good reason.
The first place I called was the first store that responded to my offer letter last spring, Yaya’s. Yaya’s is a trendy, classy boutique in Libertyville, Illinois. Though I can’t afford to shop there right now, I love the clothes they carry. I spoke for a few minutes with Sherree, the owner, about my marketing idea and my offer for help, and she loved it! She asked me to stop by her store so we could talk in more detail, and that is where I ran into trouble.
Most store owners are going to want me to visit sometime during the day, when they are in the store and the traffic is slow. I have Jenna and Olivia during the day so that isn’t really a possibility. Though I was able to meet with Sherree during the evening so Andrew could be home to watch the kids, it was a hurdle that I won’t be able to overcome with all prospective clients.
After taking some time to really think it through, I’ve decided that running this business isn’t going to happen right now. I need to be able to get out during the day to meet with store owners, to visit the stores, and to do the window displays. That just isn’t possible right now. Instead, I’m going to wait a few more years until baby girl is in preschool a few mornings a week and try again.
To be honest, I’m quite relieved. I was feeling a little stressed out about trying to keep up the house, watch the kids, and still get projects done for the few clients I already have. I think this will be the best. Once Olivia is two or three, we’ll get her in a preschool and I’ll try this again.
In the meantime, I’m going to continue to work on my marketing and graphics skills. I hope to take a few marketing classes at the local community college and to continue to do work for Yaya’s, Beautiful Savior, and Cellcessories. I need to get my portfolio together and work on my business sense. When timing seems better, I will be more confident and more willing to do the work it takes to succeed. I have a good feeling about this!
Tags: cellcessories, entrepreneurship, parenting, small business, Yaya's
