I started a Planner and Stationery Business with no money | How, What, Where and Why

[@bunx5527]

you inspire me I'm planning to start my own planner business and im a little bit scared but may allah help me

[@loubnalotfi6949]

INSHALLAH

[@pokebhai7827]

InshaAllah hey do u have started 😅 ?

[@Sparkl3ss-5]

Any results?

[@aishanasim7989]

Me tooo, ameen

[@noviandanibushron]

Ameen may Allah makes everything easier

[@trish694]

As a fellow South African, I am so very proud of you. Your books look amazing!

[@VeroDeDream]

I am from the Caribbean and thinking of doing my own type of stationery... I am a stationery lover...so why not embrace it ❤ you enspired me to go for it. Thank you ❤

[@abigailpereira3230]

Your work looks amazing!

[@janehumphreys402]

So wonderful watching a proudly South African video!!💓💞 my prayer is that your business grows into a thriving internationally acclaimed business! God bless you!💕💞

[@lisahitchcock3389]

I saw your video, and I love the scriptures you included in the teacher planners! I can see God providing at each step and I will be praying that He will bless your business and it will grow...allowing you to make more money than you ever thought and bringing glory to Him at the same time! Oh, and "apple"!

[@JMThings]

I really appreciate your comment and prayers ❤️ thank you!

[@melodyabbee5325]

Greetings from Texas in the USA! I am proud of your success and determination! I wish you the best of luck in your new venture!

[@Samuels2024]

How fantastic to be able to follow a fellow South African! All the best with your business!

[@ItoeKobayashi]

Apple. Thank you for sharing your story! I've had a long-term closet dream of making planners as well, but I've never felt like it was something I could actually DO. Hearing your story helped ground my mind and make me realize it's not only possible, but ideal to start small and work my way up!

[@melissahammond6243]

This is amazing. 2 weeks ago I came across a video on how to create your own notebooks and i fell in love with the idea that this could be a great business venture since I love creating greeting cards ect. Thank u so much for this video. It has truly inspired me to venture into this notebook Journaling business. I am also a South African, durban and can relate to the challenges you face. I am so exited to start designing and creating my very first notebook. I wish you all the best for your business. Stay blessed.

[@morgannwilliams967]

Apple!!! ❤❤❤ I absolutely love your beautiful creations and pray God blesses you abundantly in your dream. 🙏🙏🙏✝️

[@MiStuSia16]

Wow, the planners look amazing. Beautiful! And you did it all by yourself! Congrats! I know this feeling of being „restricted” in a way - most of these type of videos are from the US and I sometimes feel jealous of their bigger client base and planner/scrapbooking industry being so big and popular. It’s more difficult for people like you or me but nonetheless , here you are, you’ve made it! Sending love from Poland!

[@Alina-um6we]

This is so relatable. I'm from Ukraine and it's impossible even to register on Etsy 🥲

[@jenniferlambert3886]

I’m from the US. It’s actually quite intimidating to start any kind of business here because there is so much competition.

[@waynehuntingford108]

Apple ... I am a small printing business in the UK and have been inspired by your determination. As an ex SA pat I subscribed and look forward to more videos on how you are doing. Keep it up girl. Can't get enough of the accent. Kisses ...

[@Seaflower722]

Apple, and I applaud your hard work and dedication. Truly amazing! Hope you have a lot of success!!

[@LilyLightOne]

🍎 this inspires me to get started on my own project. I love your peaceful South African accent ❤

[@gennieabalos]

I just saw this for the first time! Blessings to you in your business! I did watch all the way. Love your story.

[@Terirn65]

Apple. I was married to a South African for 20 years. Amazing man. Passed in 2014. We have one daughter. Love your content. ❤

[@monikaprakash4204]

God bless you and your daughter!Sending warm hugs all the way from India💞

[@HouseniAlaric]

I miss the scented stationery when I was a child. You inspire me to make my own. Apple🍎

[@holisticmaymay]

Apple! Always so inspiring to see craft as beautiful as book binding help you become a successful entrepreneur. Love it all!

[@mimisart]

Apple 🍏. I teared up when I saw the scriptures, may God bless you beyond your wildest dreams and knock your socks off in the process. I'm currently in the beginning stages of setting up my art business (I'm an acrylic painter in Canada) and stumbled across your video searching for business strategies and learning from other creative individuals like yourself. Your video sure inspired me and gives me hope that my business will be launched and take off.

[@GrantGreetings]

I too have a handmade spiral bound book business. Your books are absolutely beautiful! I took a look at your Etsy shop and would like to suggest that you create more books like the $40. one but leave off the suggestion that it is only for South African teachers. You will get way more sales if it is for all teachers. I am also a homeschool teacher. Teachers are always using planners so you are definitely on the right track.

[@ginaravello]

Apple. Thanks so much for sharing. I am so proud of you and happy for your progressive journey. God has opened doors for you over and over again 😊

[@SacredSoulPractice]

So proud of you - this is all so inspiring as well -/ I love love stationary and have always wanted to make a planner of my own to sell

[@alanikeiser]

Hello from Randburg!! ❤ I love this short little video. You’ve inspired me, as it is my first week creating a physical product.

[@Lissbirds]

Apple 🍏 Also, your story is inspiring. I'd love to see more of your bookbinding process, especially cutting and sewing the pages!

[@DEARAfrikaCommunications]

Apple. Well done on starting, and all the best. It's been one of my long-standing dreams to create and sell stationery at scale.

[@JMThings]

@DEARAfrikaCommunications thanks so much! It's been a few years now since I started and I'm still going strong. My next video will be going up this weekend and will help you start your business. So make sure your notifications for my channel is turned on! 🌸

[@elliomore]

You are very inspiring, I've been stuck with a business plan half done due to insecurity of whether or not I will be able to get funding. I guess it's a matter of mind over matter and just getting started with every additional rands I have each month 🍏 wishing you all the success you deserve. ❤

[@djenabalynnneri6535]

Apple. So proud of you! Loved to hear see more videos from you as it inspires us who also dreamt of having small business like this.

[@doraaddy4408]

I love everything you do. ❤🏅🏅🏅

[@hikaritakashy4164]

Great job I really like it and I'm willing to follow your steps and make such a business in my country specially after looking for a planner for my school for too long without finding what I really was looking for .. So this idea will solve my problem as well as many students who are facing the same thing .. thank you so much and keep going !

[@VeroDeDream]

APPLE. I am very proud of you. I can't wait to see you grow. I love that you sew the planner together. Never saw it done before. 🎉 keep going ❤

[@madihaikram5875]

I am watching your videos they are very inspiring and beautiful. By far you’re the one person who has shown the whole process of making planners from scratch in each of your videos. I am stay at home mom, your work has inspired me to motivate myself to regenerate my long lost creativity. In the holy month of Ramadan, I am closely watching your videos and learning from you a lot. May god bless you😇 and fulfill all your dreams 💭

[@JMThings]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@cynthiafandino985]

Apple ❤

[@Brenda-yk2vr]

Apple. Great to watch your video. It’s always nice to see a fellow South African thriving. Your story is inspiring. All the best.

[@kaylynnleebell4774]

APPLE!🍏 Hey I'm a new subscriber, I'm from South Africa too. Thank you for your inspiration! I would love to start my own small business too, you made me more excited to go for it🤭 I'm proud of you for how far you've made it with your business and may it grow more and become even more successful!🥰❤

[@staceyanable]

Apple 🍎. Thank you so much for sharing. I shall check out your course. I really like paper and paper products and enjoy crafting with paper and threads, yarn and just about anything that can be upcycled. All the very best with your business. I pray it will grow leaps and bounds! Blessings

[@createwithmissjane]

🍎 your planners are absolutely so gorgeous

[@moniquecordes3214]

Always fun clicking on something on KZbin and hearing that SA accent! May your business grow bigger and bigger each day! Sending love, from a Saffa in the US❤️

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Awww I love this! Great job:) I was just thinking it’d be great if I could hire you to make specific planners for my business & then you said you can’t ship to US. Lol. Love that you put scriptures in it!!! God Bless your business!!!

[@JMThings]

Thank you so much! Hopefully in the near future I'll be able to ship to the US 🌻

[@parrisani]

Apple. Your story is so inspiring. I love that you are making your dream a reality.

[@PS-bs8oe]

Howcan using your own printer give you àa profit? Cartidge prices are skyhigh???

[@melplays90]

Most printers come with a subscription. Like hp with insta ink which is like 4 pounds per month. Plus they do paper also so you're saving a ton every year on ink.

[@sabrinabradley5010]

Apple! May you continue to grow and be blessed.

[@bonnaali3229]

I live in Capetown, and suddenly I found your channel, so inspiring ❤️❤️

[@kastnostones]

Apple ❤ I'm from the USA, and I have always wanted to start my own bookstore with journals. I don't see many journals for men, so that's what I'm going to focus on selling. ❤ love your channel

[@nikimarshall817]

Apple Hello! I’m a South African stationery nerd and creative living in Dubai - love your content xxx

[@caringprism8841]

Dear "apple" creator, love your lovely soft voice and passion. Stay blessed and many many thanks for the tutorial ahead

[@delvamellissa14]

Apple. This is amazing! I have always wanted to create and design my own planner but never thought of doing everything myself. You have just inspired me to do so!

[@anabelaaugusta8463]

Apple. Best luck and success for your business!!! Your books look soo beautiful, they truly make us want one to bound with. 🍀🍀🍀

[@Mistiquex]

I really like you designs al together.

[@lorrianmcphoy9278]

Apple🍎. I came across this video by faith and you have inspired me to start my business. Thank you and all the very best in your future endeavors.

[@rhondahaynes1872]

Apple! I’m planning to start my own planner business and this video is the first I watched. Thank you for sharing and love it

[@LovetheWordslearn]

I love that the planners for the teachers have Bible verses. Continue to be courageous! I started my teaching English channel and will never give up!

[@yasmeenomar4668]

Well done JM, I thought you sounded South African. Glad to see someone doing this here as well❤

[@zakhir123]

Apple. Good start, keep it up. I'm from Mauritius and I'm also experimenting the craft of bookbinding.

[@realovephotography]

Apple! You are an inspiration, so talented, and I pray your business will be successful

[@ValnillasMom]

Apple. I’m impressed! Hoping great success for you!

[@MsMeyara]

I believe that everything was so meant for you to do this. I don't know who you are , or why your video was recommended to me, but this was sooo inspiring.

[@reeree80]

Apple! I have not thought about ever making my own planners myself but your video popped up and i loved watching it. Well done and all the best withyour business ☺️

[@rachelmcmillian3042]

Apple very inspiring. I have been hesitating for years and am full of reasons why not to get started. I just got started just a few months ago. Enjoyed your video and I feel encouraged, thank you💕

[@madeleincoetzee5636]

Apple. Wow, you go girl! So proud of you! I'm also from South Africa on the West Coast... I just love love your planners and books and everything...😊

[@sofabadass]

Apple! I just subscribed!! I recently stocked up on some paper and stickers! I am going to learn junk journaling and bookbinding, and I am going to start making recycled paper, too! I want a stationery business so bad! I am ready to devote myself to learning the arts of various paper crafts! Thank you for sharing your start! I am in America, by the way! 🥰 I’ve never had a job (I’ve tried 🥺) but really I feel like my whole life has been leading up to this moment of having my own stationery business! 🥲

[@Connie_Leteane]

Apple. Beautiful work!!! Thank you for sharing with us, as a creative in South Africa myself I feel really inspired.

[@MZ-mu6om]

Apple. I also subscribed because I'm very interested in venturing into the world of stationary products. You're my inspiration so I'll be watching and listening to your channel. Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on your independence 🎉

[@vienessagoodwin9841]

I am a fellow South African living in Australia & your work is amazing. I have to say, South Africans do not lack in talent when it comes to crafting. Sadly, where I live in Western Australia there are almost no people who share this talent. I also make journals & stickers (not as gorgeous as yours btw) & find that selling them is beyond impossible. Shipping outside of Australia is way to expensive & I have closed my Etsy store. I wish you all the best & hope your business grows.

[@ashleypelton]

Congratulations on making your business grow and living out your dreams!! I'm in the States and still working on starting a business. I do loose florals in watercolor. I am not very tech savvy so it's a challenge. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@adcofficial8364]

Apple. Hi, I'm from East Timor and wanting to start my small business and I'm so grateful to find your channel, thank you so much....

[@theartfuleducator98]

Heyyy...i am namibian and am working in my own stationary biz idea. Your book looks amazing. Really really proud. All the best😁

[@ArdonnaStar]

Apple 😊 You have inspired me! I am definitely going to follow you on this journey. ❤

[@misslightfm]

Apple - crazy because I am just starting out and that is the image on my first notebook! I will take that as a sign!

[@sherlockacosta379]

I'm proud of your progress! You inspired another soul here to Push through this kind of business. I just started to create 2024 calendars a week ago and I'm losing hope if I can do it or not since I don't actually have money. I'm looking forward for your success! ✨ APPLE! 🍎🍏

[@priskamagdalenasinem7032]

Thank you for sharing your journey, I am encouraged by your video, and I am currently about to start my small business selling digital journal ♥️

[@susanbradshaw5746]

Apple!! I love how clear you are with your presentation. Your books are just beautiful! I would love to be able to do this, but I'm not on a platform to sell anything and am not sure I want to do that. I love making things for friends and just doing random acts of kindness. Good luck with your small business. :)

[@lizmiller2341]

Apple! Beautiful work your planners. Thank you for sharing your story with us! Best of luck!

[@sayyadahsanafatimah6613]

Apple, plz do make more videos on planners, i am also starting my planner business, thank God i found your video n subscribed your channel now, thanks alot, stay blessed 🙂

[@latonyalee7821]

Apple.. I really enjoyed watching your video and I'm on the way to the craft store to pick up the Cinch Machine right now for $48.00 compared to Amazon at $62.00. It pays to check locally before ordering on Amazon. I gained so much information from watching your video. Thank you so much!

[@TheRebelGypsy]

Apple, thank you for sharing this inspiring video & good luck in your new business! I’m about to head to your etsy shop for a look!

[@riekiesrandomlife]

Appel. Your work is beautiful!! Great to see a fellow South African on YT. Will definitely subscribe and follow. This is something that I have really wanted to learn how to do.

[@ErwinGantalao]

Apple Im so amazed and inspired by your planner. I am trying to design my own planner as well and still wrapping my head around it. Thank you for your videos. =)

[@sarahbritt5992]

Beautiful work. Awesome, you followed your heart. I would love to learn. I've always had a creative mind, but I do get in my own way. Thank you for sharing.

[@bluemoonbarn]

Apple... What a great video! Your designs are beautiful, and you seem very well organized. I'm sure your business will continue to grow and become successful!

[@Iaapwm]

Was just thinking of Ice-cream instead of Apples. Your short video has answered all my questions. Much appreciated from Lismore NSW Australia.

[@darlenejames4341]

From the USA, the very best to you and your business success ❤

[@sehzzy]

Apple 😊 congrats on your small business growing leaps and bounds 😊🙌 very inspiring and I absolutely love your designs. I’m wanting to do designs and artworks for journals but I have no idea where to start 🙈 keep inspiring others around you! ❤

[@Robin_In_CA]

“Apple” Congrats on following your dream. A very inspiring story!!!

[@kemzi22]

Apple! I’m rooting for you!!!🎉❤

[@jennifermarea8011]

Tbh most people in the US buy digital planners for GoodNotes and use them with our iPad’s and Apple Pencils so I don’t agree that not shipping internationally is holding you back. Just make digital versions with hyperlinks to the tabs so that it works properly in GoodNotes

[@roannemandap9150]

Wow! That would also be my dream business. Your planner is so beautiful!

[@BridgettOwens]

Apple What a wonderful experience you have had on this journey!!!

[@renanacubuan]

Apple. Thanks for sharing these info. Planning to start mine too, very soon.

[@sacredwomensbusiness2023]

Good luck! I hope your business grows in leaps and bounds - thanks for the video 🤗

[@michellebrewster4311]

Thanx for the video. I want to start now!! Very Inspiring too. Keep up the good work

[@lindacox6443]

Thank you dear for such an incredible vibe! You have a gift for inspiration! Best wishes for your business to prosper and continue to inspire people around the world as you have reached Africa already! I have watched this video through its entirety....apple! Happy Planning 🤗🫶

[@SophiaKhanDaniel]

Apple! Good stuff...wish you even more success in the future!

[@30_poojasajeevankk13]

Apple 😊Thank you for being my inspiration. l absolutely love your designs.Wishing you a fulfilling business journey.

[@ofbooksandpaper]

Apple! Thanks for sharing, you have inspired me a lot! Wish you the best in your project. Blessing!

[@elizabethandiosa4579]

Echo. I love what you are doing. Thank you for sharing. You are very inspiring. Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦.

[@ikonographics]

Apple! Lovely to see another South African ! This is very inspiring!

[@monicaquiros253]

I congratulate you on your entrepreneurship, I hope with all my heart that you can achieve all your goals, I found you by chance because I am also starting out in this world of stationery here in Costa Rica, so I really appreciate your video because it has really helped me. Apple 😊

[@sharlanefenton6213]

Apple 🍎 also, I love Bitter Melon! She’s so inspiring. Thank you for your content and I wish you all the best in your business. The smell of paper is my favourite part about stationary

[@blackrosepages6886]

Apple! So proud to see a South African in the "crafty" space.

[@somethingbronzie]

Apple :) lovely to see etsy working for you. I didn't know etsy was that popular in SA

[@JenniferWilson-vt1iz]

I have to say your hard bound books look amazing.