tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post1431470371424221955..comments2023-10-21T02:55:03.896-07:00Comments on Allisa Jacobs: Let's Talk Business - Part One - Passionallisa jacobshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03282475338282943743noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-43066883702741750682012-02-16T17:24:37.932-08:002012-02-16T17:24:37.932-08:00I am passionate about many things, business and do...I am passionate about many things, business and dogs included. <br /><br />I opened my Etsy shop a year and a half ago and like many of you started making a little bit of everything. Dish towels, cappuccino mix, coffee sleeves, you name it! Naturally, things got pretty confusing. I let my emotional attachment to the things I made get the best of me. <br /><br />Being able to start my own line of pet apparel and accessories was always on the back of my mind though. But I needed to get more confident behind my sewing machine. I took lots of garment construction classes and took the plunge late last year. My shop is still lacking coherence, and I am looking forward to fixing that!<br /><br />I can see that as I get better at what I do, so does the way my passion shine through. <br /><br />Great blog post Allisa, thank you so much for putting it together and sharing your knowledge and experience. <br />Looking forward to next Wednesday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703976212367328389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-26326987926435815222012-02-15T19:39:02.267-08:002012-02-15T19:39:02.267-08:00ElleSee - Love your focus, "if you aren't...ElleSee - Love your focus, "if you aren't happy with it, why would anyone else be?" <br /><br />You know, I love small art prints especially as well. Look forward to seeing your business grow!allisa jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282475338282943743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-33951620242242074632012-02-15T17:25:17.942-08:002012-02-15T17:25:17.942-08:00I love to draw. In the beginning, I made the huge ...I love to draw. In the beginning, I made the huge mistake of putting random stuff in my shop just to fill it up with things. I have since started letting the listings that I am not happy with expire, and am trying to put things up for sale that I am the most happy with. I recently made the decision to sell only small art prints (3.5x5 only) because I personally only like small art prints (no larger than an 8x10). So, in a way, I guess I am letting my passion drive my business decisions. I think it's so important that if you aren't happy with it, why would anyone else be?ElleSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767355856574389882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-7061456363056156742012-02-15T09:25:05.624-08:002012-02-15T09:25:05.624-08:00Isa - Your passion totally shines through..and mak...Isa - Your passion totally shines through..and makes you so remarkable! I love working with you, your spark is so contagious. Thanks so much for sharing the switch you made in your business. <br /><br />xoallisa jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282475338282943743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-49117632282041229972012-02-15T08:19:17.848-08:002012-02-15T08:19:17.848-08:00Thank you so much for including Noisette Academy i...Thank you so much for including Noisette Academy in your great list! Passion drives everything I do and has been the driving force behind the change in my business model from doing client work in an agency setting to starting up the Academy teaching others how to gorw their businesses, infuse heart into their marketing and follow their dreams! I'm excited about the change and I hope my passion for helping others continues to come across. Such a great post! Thank you :)Isa Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549250893082176686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-81341353073402567082012-02-15T06:09:56.433-08:002012-02-15T06:09:56.433-08:00Tania - Thanks for sharing your passion! Creating ...Tania - Thanks for sharing your passion! Creating something for our children that we can look back on later does have such a magical place in our hearts...I agree! Look forward to talking about niche even more, it's a concern for many folks. Many times, the actual zest, drive, passion, and energy we share can become just the niche we need :) <br />Best to you on your journey! <br />Look forward to chatting more next week. <br /><br />Allisaallisa jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282475338282943743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-75491960978230970622012-02-15T05:51:38.173-08:002012-02-15T05:51:38.173-08:00When thinking of people where the passion seems to...When thinking of people where the passion seems to overflow I immediately thought of Sarah Jane Studios. She does a wonderful job, pursuing her dreams and combining it with motherhood. There are 3 out of the 4 you listed that are on my list too. Perhaps I should check out Rifle Paper as well :).<br /><br />As for my own passion: I think it lies in creating handmade decorations and stationery. I created birth invitations for my children and have gone all out on their birthdays with themed parties. It wasn't necessarily to keep within a certain budget (you can get cheap banners and baloons at just about any supermarket), but more that I was able to create something with my own hands, with my own vision and knowing that it made the occasion extra special because it was handmade with love.<br /><br />I think (well, I speak for myself and not my children now) that it makes the memories stronger. When I see their birth announcements or pictures of their parties I remember creating the decorations or sewing their costumes (yes, that comes with themed bday parties...) and it all comes back. That special feeling that I made a difference that day. And of course it also nice when I see their smiling faces or get compliments from other people :).<br /><br />I'm trying to put all of that handmade love into my business, to make someone elses celebration just as special like they've always felt to me. Since I've only just started my business I need some more time to find out what makes me truly happy, if I have to narrow my niche down even further. For now it feels good and I even came up with a tagline last night (you know, when you actually should be sleeping and then get an overload of ideas in your head...). I think, no I believe I'm off to a good start. <br /><br />It was lovely to chat, I'll see you next week!<br />TaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067945070914196377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-10704064524994417312012-02-15T05:07:02.132-08:002012-02-15T05:07:02.132-08:00Daffy - thank you for sharing your story! Sounds l...Daffy - thank you for sharing your story! Sounds like you can relate to the "sew everything" temptation :) I love hearing that you've found your passion! Do you think this is translating into your business? I think it can be hard to keep the focus at times. Love hearing your thoughts! <br /><br />Have a lovely day & thanks for stopping by to chat :) <br />xoxoallisa jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282475338282943743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606901.post-18064566188913610532012-02-15T02:26:21.397-08:002012-02-15T02:26:21.397-08:00wow! wonderful post!. I learned sewing from my gr...wow! wonderful post!. I learned sewing from my grandmother and mom. For years I sewed my clothes, then it was easy and there was no challenge. Then I found my passion in making handbag and clutches. Now I enjoy making from the draft sketch to the final product. I love making different pattern and various color combo.Daffy's Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618606653839798780noreply@blogger.com