Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Julie McCullough, Owner of Julie M Studios, located in Huntsville, AL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am a designer and artist. I help businesses visually tell their story and brands create a story. I am working mainly with small businesses and retailers.
Tell us about yourself
I have been in the design and art business for over 20 years and love creating each and every day. My favorite part of the job is bringing life to a space or telling a story through illustration. I am known for my use of color in a project and always try to have bright and fun palettes. This is what motivates me each day.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
This is a hard question because I feel I have so many accomplishments. I have won several awards for interior design and graphic design. I have a long list of clients, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. However, my biggest accomplishment as a business owner is the privilege of working in a job I love each and every day.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
As a solopreneur, you wear so many hats, and you have to realize you will not be good at every one of them. For me, that is marketing, I am great at finding, nurturing, and keeping partnerships, but networking is not my strong suit. I love that I have worked with many of my clients for over 10 years, but I still have to get out and network and find new connections.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Belief in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will either. This is so important to starting and growing a business.
- Set SMART Goals. You will not get ahead if you don't set some goals along with those set actions to get to each of your goals.
- Know your target audience. You can't market to everyone, narrow down to your dream client and focus your marketing on them.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: http://www.juliemstudios.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliemstudios
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliemstudios/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemstudios/
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