Entrepreneur's Name
Jane Kim
Age
31
Location
LA/SF
Company Name
Company Size
1-10 employees
What does your company do?
Our company provides hair and makeup services for the bride, the career women, the stay-at-home-mom, or the beauty novice. We also provide private lessons, workshops, boudoir sessions, engagement sessions or for whatever the occasion may be. We also welcome fashion and commercial opportunities.
When and how did your company start?
That’s a tricky question… I started doing makeup in 2000 but did not officially start my company until April of 2010. Due to the downward turn in economy, I was laid off by my employer. I reached a crossroad in my life where I had to decide If I was going to work to make living or live for my work. I chose the latter.
What's been one of the hardest challenges in running a business?
I always feel I can do something to improve my current state and it’s hard not to compare those who are already well established. Comparing yourself to others in the industry is only discouraging. Oh, that and time management.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
I know everyone has heard this before but it really doesn’t feel like work. Well, except for those 3:00AM call times. And, not only do I get to do what I love but others love what I do.
Advice for people looking to start up their own business?
Just go for it. It’s going to be hard and there will be many doubts, but in the end everything will just work out. If it doesn’t? at least you tried and learned. Success comes from failing a few times.
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