Lockdown Hobby To A Family Legacy

In this inspiring episode of The Garment Decorators Podcast, Molly sits down with Marcia, who turned her lockdown hobby into a thriving family business. She shares her journey from passion project to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges she faced, the lessons learned, and the triumphs along the way. Marcia offers valuable insights on finding good suppliers, building a brand, and building a family-run business. Whether you’re considering turning your hobby into a business or looking for motivation to pursue your dreams, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips.

What we appreciated most about this episode is the wealth of experience and wisdom Marcia generously shared. Marcia presents an incredibly relatable and endearing perspective on managing a small business from home. It's clear that her life experiences have profoundly shaped her sharp business acumen. From helping her son overcome his lockdown anxiety, embracing mentor advice and making crucial business decisions, each stage in Marcia's business journey has been carefully thought out and expertly executed.

When asked what her top 3 small business moments were, she said the following:

1. Seeing someone wear her product for the first time.

'That's like mindblowing'

2. Working at an event with her son.

'I turned around at an event and seeing a banner with my company name on it, my products on it surrounded by our items'.

3. Working alongside her husband.

'The ultimate goal is that we will do this solely. And I know we will get there'.

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