day in my life as a small business owner // pop-up shop vlog, how I balance my days, packing orders

[@monicarazak]

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[@BrandyMaxwell]

I signed up😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@LocalJoceline]

I recently started a scrunchie shop on Etsy made from fabric scraps I find in DTLA. I feel unmotivated bc i have not made a sale but i found your videos and they have been so helpful in keeping me motivated. Thank you! 😭🩷

[@monicarazak]

Keep going! Try new strategies - you'll eventually find something that sticks:)

[@courtneyc314]

They're super cute! Keep working, you'll get there :)

[@hollycrowe6826]

I am a start up small business. We took 2 years to develop our business model. Branding, website, all the back end stuff we would need. 2023 we went live but we only had friends and family purchasing. I would get like one order a month. 2024 I spent at my local farmers market and we did 5x the business and other people that are strangers are ordering!! My best advice is get out into your community! I still have some indoor markets for the year but I am so excited to see what next year brings! Stick with it because it's a slow game.

[@LocalJoceline]

@@hollycrowe6826 thank you so much for the insight!!!. I am studying textile management and sustainability so I am familiar with the process of developing a brand (have had to develop many for various classes each semester) but sometimes I forget who tf I am 😭 💅 Good news is that with trying to get the Etsy store running, I realized I know what I am suppose to do! Lol Thankfully it came with so much inspiration to do more than just scrunchies but maybe dive into slow fashion and slowly develop a line (as you mentioned friends and family have been asking since I started sewing and going to school)! Rn I am working on creating digital mother patterns sizes 6-18 and thinking of just making clothes for myself and posting it for custom orders. Oh I yapped sorry 😭 also share your socials! I would love to follow and support

[@BobaTheBunny]

I recently started a small business!! It was really difficult to start off, but watching your videos really inspired me to keep going. I finally did my first pop up shop 2 months ago and it went really well! Thank you so so much for helping and motivating people like me.

[@ItsLeyaMarie]

Love the transparency about burnout. That’s part of what made me quit the first time around. It wasn’t fun for me anymore. Next time around I plan to make a schedule and stick to it and set aside time for me to do something I like and it doesn’t always have to be for sale, it can be just for me ❤

[@monicarazak]

SO TRUE. It's always SO worth making things for yourself:)

[@20kgl]

17:00 - 21:40 was such great advice I wish I had 4 years ago when I was pretty unsuccessful at pop up markets. Because my confidence was pretty destroyed from not getting sales and I became very burnt out and I haven't done any markets or anything since . But your videos are very encouraging and inspiring. So I may use all of this to get back out there ❤

[@myorangeglasses2018]

When I watch your videos, I feel like I’m not alone. (Also doing a small business thing for 4 years and every month I experience 3-4 days burnout)

[@dehandrysjourneyinChrist]

Your voice is so soothing! Love your vlogs I started my skincare brand last month and you inspired me to do pop ups. I just wanted to know how many products should I bring to a pop up market, I don’t want to bring too much or too little.

[@embracingchange1130]

Same

[@jah_____]

Hi Monica! New subscriber here, just discovered your channel this week. I also recently put in my 2 weeks notice (at my non profit job) and am venturing into working for myself ✨full time✨. Your videos have been so informative and inspiring, thank you! P.s PLEASE consider doing a video on using & optimizing Notion, particularly for creatives/sbo. I’ve watched a load of tutorials and tried to navigate it myself but I just get overwhelmed. I feel like I’m missing out on a great resource. You have a very clear and direct way of communicating your process and I think it would finally help my neurospicy brain understand 😭💚

[@MadebyMarisJ]

Great video and tips! I had my second vendor event a few days ago and it was a great experience interacting with customers & other vendors. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos 😊

[@courtneyrodriguez4063]

The disco ball table sign display’s when I use them I put balloon sticky dots under them it works great😊

[@dianamanuel728]

I have been waiting for it but since there was not new ones I watched old videos but still love to watch you growing from the beginning!

[@monicarazak]

haha omg thanks so much for following along🤍

[@FreshBeauty-555]

I just recently, like couple months found your channel monica and i have always wanted to actually execute and actually open my own small business but always just thought about it, thanks so much showing the good and bad side of running something like this. (unfortunately as i also study full time as well😶😶) and really hope i can scale my shop like you! all the love from the uk!😍

[@mirabailey]

your editing has been getting SO. GOOD.

[@lin90210]

10:40 my uni tutor always said dont use the word "just" when presenting. Its not "just". Its more than "just". Hope it makes sense

[@lukapopp3787]

Would love to see a mini office makeover! Btw. love your videos, they always motivate me to do my stuff in the meanwhile :)

[@monicarazak]

Ahhh I can't WAIT until I do a studio makeover! Probably will do it in January:) Thankss so much for watching!

[@theresav.4907]

I found you not that long ago and I am obsessed with your videos! I am looking to take my side hustle to a full time thing For quite some time now. Watching your videos has inspired me even more so to do it :) what camera do you recommend? Do you have a video about the equipment you use? I’d love to know!!

[@monicarazak]

Everything is linked in my amazon storefront and the camera I use is linked in the description:) I would love to do a video about it sometime soon!

[@aalexandaa]

Already signed up for craftsy!! So excited to start learning more sewing techniques☺️

[@BrandyMaxwell]

Great video! Love the transparency.

[@mirabailey]

you should make an updated “what i make on youtube” video :))

[@NectarHandmade]

I love learning new hobbies!! I have been trying punch needle too. I started a couple of designs on Sunday and then Monday morning I had about 10 minutes of punching left and it was a perfect start to my day to get me going 😅 but also, how do the punch needle girlies make it look so easy?! My snowman looks like he had a stroke.

[@monicarazak]

Hahaha omg, I'll let you know how it goes when I try it for the first time!

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

Crochet is so so cozy, but I get in that same boat of I wanna do other cozy fall crafty things too lol

[@ScrapnAllie]

Love how creative u r and ur pop up r sooooo cute have a ? I want to start doing this how do I go about setting up a pop shop in front of a store? Do they ask u or do I ask them

[@clayclutz]

I’m a day late but I would LOVE to see a full organization video of how you manage your days and what resources you use :) I’m a full time student with a small business but I do all of it from home and sometimes feel stuck with my day so I’d love to see how use different resources to organize your day

[@sheenabawo4683]

Greetings from Papua New Guinea. ❤ following your journey. Proud of your accomplishments. I cannot want to see you moving into your new warehouse ❤ I’m manifesting and hoping for your success and happiness 🎉 #rolemodel You probably don’t know where Papua New Guinea is in the world but we follow your work. ❤

[@gggirl9528]

Hey Mon.. I love all ur vedios.. 💗 just awesome.. What type of needle n tension do u use for satin n sheer fabbric for scrunchies?? Appreciate ur help..

[@ritaamor283]

Craftsy still exists? I bought a course there years ago, I am going to rewatch it ❤

[@HannahSluijmers-y8t]

Would you be able to add double sided tape to the bottom of your disco ball stands so they stay up?

[@embracingchange1130]

How many candles of each scent do you make when you are prepping for a pop up ?

[@bravezoom]

monica razak , I am creating a range of business cards, each with a unique design and theme . Do you have any suggestions on a sticker printer?

[@joyb1299]

If only craftsy had classes on candle making 😥

[@Haberdasherheather]

💚

[@dianaacosta6112]

Monicaaaaa! I needed to hear your advice on pop up shops!! 🥺🫶🏽 I had my very first vendor market on Sunday (launched my business in September of this year) and made $0, left with so many lessons learned though. Thank you for always sharing 🤍🤍🤍

[@SewFelicia]

❤❤

[@lessultanas]

I'm so early 😂

[@monicarazak]

yaayyy so happy you're here🤗

[@Dessclothingline]

❤

[@Honeycombracelets]

2:24 you scared me a little I though you said sons💀

[@roposso421]

Hello can I ask you where did you get the shelves for your pop up? The brown shelf with the rounded top. Thanks 🙏

[@majofalconite4537]

I am motivated when I watch you vids 🥹 "oh Monica is here" I need to grab something to do while watching your vids 😅

[@monicarazak]

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