Hey, I'm Bryony Tinn-Disbury and I run Jack & Bry out of the UK.
Tell us all about your business...
We make tasty meaty meat-free meats made from jackfruit. Our customers are flexitarians, vegans, veggies and foodies.
What's your background and motivation to get into the solopreneur life?
My dad was an entrepreneur and his get up and go attitude to think big and always find an answer has given me a tenacious, motivated and ambitious attitude. I'm motivated by being a good role model for my family and children to make a difference in the world and to persevere.
As an entrepreneur, what does success ultimately mean to you?
Happy customers that think our products are tasty, an inspired and motivated team, meeting our goals, fundraising the next round, and making a difference each day.
What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run or grow a business today?
1) Research a gap in the market
2) Make something different/ unique
3) Build a strong team
If there was one thing you could do repeatedly day in day out to help grow your business then what would it be?
Build each day with a focus on our followers/customers.
What are some of the things you put in place to maintain a healthy work/life balance and to keep it all together?
Friday quiz, rewards, team trips, encouragement, praise and honesty.
Who are some of your favorite entrepreneurs and why?
Elon Musk. He thinks outside the box. Read, read, read.
For anyone looking to start a business today, what would be the number one bit of advice you'd give them?
Think BIG.
Where can people find you online?
You can find my website at www.jackandbry.com
I'm also on Instagram and Twitter so give me a shout on there!
If you like what you've read here and have your own #GoSoloStories that you'd like to share then hit Jonny up on Twitter, we'd love to feature your journey on these pages.
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