Small Business Strategies

Betsy Helmuth discusses her journey in starting a small business, shares insights from experts like Donny Deutch and Seth Godin, and answers listener questions on topics like personal styling and logo creation. She also announces her new storefront and encourages listener engagement. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:17 Introduction by Betsy Helmuth 1:32 Betsy's business journey 3:21 Topic of the episode: Starting a small business 5:04 Mandy's question on starting a personal stylist business 7:20 Best business advice from Donny Deutch 8:59 Importance of a website 11:48 Importance of working for free initially 12:40 Niching down your target market 13:44 Advice from Seth Godin 15:23 Catherine Heller's question on creating a logo 20:51 Encouragement for listener questions 21:08 Betsy's new storefront announcement 22:45 YouTube channel and social media announcements 24:16 Credits and closing remarks - You don't need a high-end designer or a lot of money to achieve a luxurious look in your home.  - Building a successful small business often starts with working for free to gain experience, testimonials, and portfolio content.  - Choosing a clear, descriptive business name and developing a professional website can significantly impact your business's visibility and credibility. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.