I've been an entrepreneur for 10 years. What I need YOU to know!

[@TiffanyINC]

lol "my lapel mic is sitting pretty" I feel you Jessica! I stopped changing during my batch shoots ages ago :)

[@trishannbarnard9582]

Sticking with one thing. I need THAT tattooed on my forehead, forearm, thigh, etched into every mirror and wall in the house. I am so very multi passionate. Too much so for my own good. However, I do know that my priority goals are these three: financial freedom, location freedom and schedule freedom. I am chipping away at the passions that do not fit into these three goals. I continue to tell myself that once I reach these goals, I then can make crepe paper flowers again or paint eggshells, etc. Great video!!

[@Natalies_Page_Turners]

I have recently discovered your channel and find your content so valuable and helpful!

[@jessicastansberry]

So glad you're here!!

[@jonesequine]

I’m right in the middle of the “don’t have a plan B” and it’s so true! I get worried that I made the right choice starting a business, when it gets hard, I just push harder….cause I don’t have a back up. I definitely suffer from “multi-passionate-ism” 😂

[@nonniwilliams2220]

The one I found most helpful is to focus on money making tasks 1st. Also writing the ideas down to keep from getting sidetracked and distracted by them.

[@nymthenerdywitch]

Jessica yesssss! The treat it like a business and not a hobby is so key! I am out of work due to an injury and since I am I decided- well I’ve been “working” on this side stuff so what I’m going to do is “go to work” and spend the hours I would have spent at my J.O.B doing the side stuff. It hasn’t been perfect but the mindset shift alone has made me progress more in 2 weeks than I have on YEARS. 🙌🏻

[@georgewane4071]

When it comes to the world of investing, most people don't know where to start. Fortunately, great investors of the past and present can provide us with guidance

[@jeanette8320]

Interesting, I have a lump sum doing absolutely nothing at all in my bank account, I wanna get something started with it, any reasonable ideal?

[@Charles-sv9du]

There are platform where you can invest and they trade your money. Then pay you profit either weekly or monthly. That's investing.

[@johnmark7799]

Investing in stocks is a good idea, but good trading system will put you through many days of success.

[@williamsclarke4786]

Wow I know Mrs Laura. I met her at a conference in The Dome at Americans Center life 2016 where she introduced us to her business strategy, she helped me cover my loans.

[@Samantha-xd6yo]

Please 🙏tell me how I can contact Mrs Laura, I've lost a lot of money trying to trade for myself 😢😭

[@purevibeskitchen]

I have a tendency to put the cart before the horse. All of the automation costs so implement that when you have the business coming in to pay for it. Loved hearing about the retail space!

[@bubblesk.2037]

This is right on time. Thank you so much, Jessica, for reminding me that consistency is key! I have to have only one plan, focus on it and stick to it! Right now, I have about 3-4 different business ideas that has my money COMPLETELY spread thin and nothing is balanced. 😖 I’m all over the place. I pick up one thing, throw it away or set it aside at the first sign of resistance and replace it with something else. It has become a ‘money-burning’ cycle especially since I’ll go through the routine of getting the licenses, websites, etc. for the business and then, weeks or months later, when I’m confronted with a challenge or new idea, I discard the business I’m in the process of building and start all over with something else. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I keep trying to find the perfect product and I keep trying to find quick money. I have to settle down and stop acting like I’m at a casino. I need to get serious and, as you stated, start treating my business like a real business and not like a hobby. Again, this video was right on time and thank you for creating and posting it.

[@CLNSL8]

I love the part about not treating your business as a hobby trying to get started here but it’s so hard because I do have a full-time job and I need my full-time job because I need the income

[@IAmBrittanyMichelle]

I'm in my 4th year in business and I resonate with every single last one of these!

[@lisaclouser4687]

Stick to the money making tasks!! I’m getting hung up on simplest details like which pay methods are easiest 😳 and which items are the basic essentials to startup! It’s a little overwhelming! So glad I found your channel 😁

[@estherj.walker8658]

I super love this whole video..and your delivery of the information. I am really going to do better about not "just"ing myself out of success...because whew you totally called me on that.

[@cindysember1]

I really loved the don't have a plan b point. I think its so true that if we have any doubt in our mind, we won't reach our full potential. I also found the " do the money making tasks first" point also helpful. Gotta get them coins honey!! Thanks for sharing girl, love your content.

[@jessicastansberry]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@rudeoptics8409]

I needed this today. It's been slow getting started but I'm seeing progress...slow...but still progress.

[@AhmetKaan]

*Everything negative around you is an opportunity for you to rise up. Stop caring about what others are thinking, just start putting in the work. I am cheering for you...*

[@HumanTuneUp]

So very long I treated my business like a hobby just like you said!! Gawd. I finally woke up. Thanks for affirming it is one of thee essentials of business success....

[@theinkandpapershop]

Good Lord I NEEDED to hear this! 🙌🙌🙌 I just lost my job three weeks ago and thank God I had a side hustle that I started a year and a half ago in which I had just gotten my product on Amazon a few weeks before I lost my job But I also started all these other side hustles that I wanted to build up slowly in the background because I felt that building something was better than building nothing… Which is very true to a certain degree… So I am grateful that I’ve been starting Other little Etsy shops With that being said here I am again this week thinking about starting another side hustle And I was justifying starting another side hustle in that while I’m waiting on one thing with one side hustle I could be working on something else Because sometimes I have to wait for supply in ingredients and I literally can’t do anything to make more products But of course I realized I could still be creating content though while I am waiting for supply. Also it actually does hit me a few days ago that this KZbin channel that has had a subscriber count going up steadily each month… I really really need to treat it like a business as well because the KZbin can really get me somewhere. I’ve also got a third side hustle that I started that’s a digital only shop and it’s already had some sales and I see all of these views coming in left and right but I don’t have as many people buying that I hope with the amount of views that I have… So I have also decided to hone in on that because all the side hustles to me are a little bit different but as long as I just stay consistent now that I’m a full-time self-employed person I can probably make it happen So I have decided I cannot take on a fourth side hustle

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

I really felt it when you said not to "just" yourself and your hobbies, passions, etc... I am so guilty of this, and never really thought of it in that light until this video. 🤯

[@DavidGriffithsmusic]

I enjoy your content tremendously! You are so open and that is refreshing. I was speaking with my brother saying I have a problem with enjoying learning about how to do some thing so much that I tend to learn more than I need to before taking action. It is a distraction to me making money. Your description of enjoying different business ideas and choosing now to write them down to scratch that itch and then put them somewhere and focus on your main thing as well as encouraging us to focus on tasks that actually generate funds was very helpful for me and my habits of not doing the most important thing for generating income. 🙏🏽

[@bmbrooklyn]

Oh my goodness this is an amazing video. Thank you so much for the all the tips. Love the last one “is not just”… If we don’t take our busy like a real business, then others do not have a reason to do it either. Thanks, love it!

[@marilynb.2365]

Thank you for this video. I am a stay at home mom who is focused on creating more income streams for our family this year. I am discouraged at times but motivated to get my goals done. This video pretty much validated that I'm on the right track and you were totally right about your number 8 lesson. I have heard and told myself I am creating a brand and business not a hobby... But hearing you share your story and breaking it all down. Really struck a cord in me. I'm a new subscriber who is looking forward to watching as many of your videos as possible to take in all this great knowledge and energy!! Thanks again 🙏🏼☺

[@kathybhome]

Excellent video, thank you for the awesome information! What I really heard was don't have a Plan B. I totally get how important it is to not be shifting between mindsets.

[@rachelresets]

I really appreciated your point about using the word "just" to downplay or make your business or hustle sound casual and less serious. I learned not to use that word in emails when leading an organization in college because it makes someone sound tentative instead of bold, like you lack confidence and certainty or direction. Good points! 👍

[@JH-jf3po]

Focus on money making activities first and treat your business like a business really resonate with me. I had been focusing on doing all the things and feeling super annoyed because I wasn't making any money yet. But I didn't focus on making money and I kept treating my business like something I would do one day when I was 100% qualified...whatever that means. So thanks for sharing. I'm ready!

[@jessicastansberry]

Yeeeeessss, you’ve got this!

[@DrJessicaLouie]

Excellent advice and reflection Jessica! I also liked to redesign my website a lot in the beginning and realizing how to talk about being the CEO of my business, focusing on income generation and automation were key over the last 5 years.

[@berlincaseviewer]

That was much needed. Thank you, Jessica. Focus on money making tasks first. Very good!

[@andreamoorcroft6127]

Oh my!! I loved this video, what a great set of tips. I have 'just'ed my endeavours way too much! When I ran a photography business and downplayed it as just my little photo biz to the point that people did not take it seriously and I couldn't afford to run it anymore and here I am again with my new fledgling business side hustle and struggle to tell people what I do as it's just a side thing, and it's not really anything yet, but already feel so frustrated that I'm not moving forward because my mind set. UNTIL last week when I gave myself the job title I needed and felt so much better for taking ownership of what I'm building. Thanks!!!

[@uraniamelendez1351]

Thank you! The one that spoke to me lauder was #5 Focus on Money Making Task.

[@jessicastansberry]

This one is so important!

[@nonniwilliams2220]

Perfect! So glad I caught this episode! Thank you for all of the advice ❤️

[@rybfish76]

I feel like I just won the KZbin lottery by watching this content. Amazing content - Cheers!

[@AmyDaisee]

Thank you for your helpful videos!! Also, I'm going to need that shirt

[@TMarie-qe5pc]

Love this list...and I totally empathize with all that small town drama...Ugh!

[@ImpressiveGlow]

Yesss girl!! 🔥🔥🔥 content!

[@EllieandGinger]

Wow.... this is spot on what I needed to hear. I'm going to have to go back and listen to it a couple more times lol That last one....whew... definitely guilty of belittling my own business and skills. Thanks for sharing!

[@gethereventdesigner2972]

I love your style & vibe

[@julianaestrada11]

I love your video! I found you yesterday on KZbin and I will follow your videos and all your advice. My two prefered ones: don't have plan B and focus on making money tasks!! 🔥

[@beebsblue]

As someone who started a business less than a year ago these tips are like gold dust- thank you! ✨✨✨

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

I just found you and your videos are great. Thanks so much for all the info. I just started a channel and wish I would have watched you first.. Oh well.. at least I'm moving forward! I already have 1 subscriber! hahaha! Anyway.. I have subbed and love your videos.. keep em coming! I'm an introvert.. My biggest issue to get over is... and your going to crack up.. but having family and friends watch me on KZbin. Have no problem with strangers watching, but people I know... it freaks me out.. so I haven't advertised this on FB yet.. starting to a bit on Instagram... but yeah... something I have to get over to move forward. Just thought I'd share. Thanks again. (Loved the "Screwed, Blued, and Tattooed" explanation..who knew?! Ha!)

[@rhondastuecker]

Excellent video!!!!

[@glenncollins294]

Thanks for your wisdom. I really appreciate.

[@lilianeavalos]

I’m so happy I came across your channel. 🥰

[@CalmLisa]

Thanks Thank you Hey! You are such a light in this big ol’ world of all the things! Great info as always 😃🙏

[@ucdisoccer]

Girl you one smart mamma. Thanks for this video🤙🏻

[@myeverydaymarketing306]

Loved it! I am a new aspiring entrepreneur and I needed this 🙂

[@annadreamsart9756]

Thank you. I've been trying to start a net of passive income artistically because I learned early in my marriage what happens when you rely on one income. Now he's lost it again, but my business is still not earning much money. I'm in overdrive now. Thank you for all the info on your channel. It would be easier if I could deal with talking to people. lol. And, THANK YOU for talking about the box. I've always hated The Box aka conformity. I'm just struggling to find outside the box stuff people will pay me for. lol.

[@GinthianShield]

I have been watching your videos for a few years, minus the time where COVID made everything so much harder and income was a real struggle. Finally employed again and really want to diversify my income because I know what it is like when your one good source of income "goes away". Besides never really starting (my biggest problem) what would you recommend for someone to someone to get them from Point A (watching a ton of videos on side hustles) to Point B (actually implementing a solid plan that actually makes an income)? The fear of the unknown is finally being overshadowed by the fear of not diversifying my income. Thank you for creating your videos. I really enjoy watching and listening to the wonderful explanations you provide so well.

[@keithr.4645]

Excellent information!

[@SuperSeader]

Thank you for the video, just found your channel LOVE IT, and all your information. I'm a graphic designer so I get so distracted of all the things : )) that I can do, but not necessarily what will make me income the quickest which Financial freedom is what I want most, while doing something I love. I've started to dabble on some digital templates on Etsy and making some sales so just need to put my big girl pants on and treat it like a business and not a hobby.

[@StephanieHajal]

I love the idea of systems & automation to help run my business!💡I have never heard of this sayings before haha (I’m from Michigan!) Thanks for another great video on all the things😊

[@kandhan3231]

Thanks so much. I needed this. I just subscribed to your channel 😊

[@NurseJanice]

Thank you!!

[@HeyJordanRae]

I’ve been referring to my channel as “my back up plan” since I started it a couple months ago. I am going to stop doing that now! Thanks for this!!!

[@jessicastansberry]

Yes love this!

[@thecelticstoryteller]

Shift when you need to shift - needed to hear this 🙏. BTW it also gave me a laugh as shift in my day meant to snog and I think I thought of that because of your screwed blued and tattooed quote 😉 AND so much great advice thanks so much.

[@CocoGirl343]

Thank you Jessica! I'm a new subi and your videos are so very helpful!

[@travelwithkayti8240]

Yes lady! This was pure GOLD! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and advice! I have been really starting to treat my buisness like a business the past few weeks and it's crazy how much that mindset can't shift things into place 🤘Can I just say that I appreciate you for being 💯 you in each and every video? I always know that I'll be having a cup of coffee or glass of wine with a girlfriend while geeking out over all the things. Thank you for being awesome!

[@jessicastansberry]

Aw this makes my heart so happy because that’s always my goal 😭, thank you for being here!!

[@TiffanisOnlineCollection]

Yes I definitely don’t focus on money making tasks.

[@streifr]

You may have already covered the topic of income and sales taxes. If not, perhaps a video on if and how sales taxes are handled for digital and non-tangible products. Particularly sold across the states and internationally. Etsy and Shopify may handle taxes for us, but what is your experience selling from your own website or other platforms? Also, a word on how to determine income for the business vs personal income from the business. I assume LLC is better than sole proprietorship?

[@vanessa4799]

I would love to hear more about your store. I have been watching your videos for awhile now. I'm getting ready to open a playroom with a gift shop selling local vendor items. I really don't want to split hair either. My plan is to charge a flat fee for 2 separate size shelves. This would be an added revenue source and not the main source. What system did you use? I plan to code each vendor with a sku system to make sure everything can be filtered through reports to know what each vendor made. I'll dig to see if you made any more videos about this topic.

[@BarrettLaurie]

BIg fan of your content. This video is gold though!

[@samanthab4167]

my struggle is the difference between don't get distracted , and diversify. How do you know when its time to pursue other avenues while continuing your current one?

[@almansorpendatun]

Very authentic and relatable. Thanks for this. I actually experience now the struggles you mentioned.

[@thistlemoontarot5292]

HI Jessica! What lapel mic are you using? And hey, don't worry about the shirt. ;)

[@glenncollins294]

Thanks

[@spencerstrongquill6767]

I stumbled on your channel and subcribed, I am a late starter but i wanna run my channel and add videos now

[@musictimekid3267]

I have just recently found your channel. We are so... the same. Thanks for the great tips. I have always said I need to live 1000 years so I can do everything I can imagine. But I can be happy with a few and a filled idea book. 😉

[@jessicastansberry]

Exactly!!!

[@PuroAstrology]

Jessica, I think people would pay for your expertise on designing KZbin sets 😅😅😅… definitely. Or at least a video about it 😅.

[@chantalmassin1756]

Feel so overwhelmed with my digital art work. Not good enough. Not really sure about etsy heard horror stories about them.i have asked for advice on downloads etc and others that I tried to ask wouldnt help me. Do you think maybe you would have some patience with me with questions.

[@Liz514]

How do you pick an idea?? I’ve got all my eggs in a corporate basket and have a zillion ideas of things I would want to do. But how do I pick one that could actually make income? Do you do consults 😅

[@julesm9081]

Is ltd company better then sole trader

[@ammub2013]

Ohhhh very nice, please make useful and helpful videos and informative videos and sensible videos like receipes videos DIYs videos for example or study related videos or tutorials or explanations or technology related or skin or hair care receipes and tips for example or arts etc. Instead of vlogs, personal vlogs, time pass vlogs etc stuffs

[@katherinemcgee5983]

But how do you start a business as a KZbinr without creating videos first? Obviously you aren’t going to make money off of your forts videos! What would be the first steps you would recommend for that type of business?

[@sarahcouch1859]

...redesigning my website every two days.....why do we do this?!

[@ScottyLeeBarrett]

My questions must be lame. lol She said she responds to questions. 🤔 I’m a new sub and have yet to get any response.. 🤷🏽 Does Jessica typically not respond to questions?? lol Oh well… at least the content is good. lol

[@jessicastansberry]

Hiiii

[@ScottyLeeBarrett]

@@jessicastansberry Hi. I apologize. I must have misunderstood, what you meant by “answering questions”. I’ll just watch instead of trying to engage.

[@Phantomyre]

what's with all the downvotes?

[@ClaireSkyColorado]

💝💝💝💐💐💐

[@ecoooo541]

Hi Jessica, could I have your email so I can get in touch with you for business inquiries? Thank you in advance if you actually see and reply to this!! (I couldn't find a clue so I decided to comment here, hope it won't disturb you!)