Owning a business wasn't what I thought so I'm going back to a 9 to 5 (AGAIN)

[@persephonebailey7292]

Thanks for being honest and transparent. I have been following you for a while when I started researching starting my own business. I have always been hesitant to take the leap and just do it. My problem is promoting my products. I love watching videos of creators showing their products and/or how they make it but I am not wanting to rely on social media to get sales. I have even tried making products for family and friends who insist that they will show others and get me sales...I am still waiting for those. So right now until I can figure this out I am enjoying my very expensive hobby. I will follow you no matter what content you create because you are so genuine. Your true supporters will always be there no matter what. I am excited to see your next steps on your journey. You got this Sis!

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thank you, you’re so kind 💕

[@aliciajackson9667]

Omg!! I've been feeling exactly the same way...I want to start, I have so many ideas, I bought the heat press and some sample transfers but my issue is marketing the product on social media...its just not who I am but I have no idea how else i would drive traffic to my website..I refuse to spend $$$ to invest in something I won't follow thru on😢..the struggle in my head is soooo real😂😂

[@Livelearn-relive.]

Don't worry, you just gained a subscriber for being real. I know a lot of pple appreciate truth

[@negralatina2968]

Facts!

[@carlacraft2987]

Amen, girl, ya better say it, "God is amazing!" So many people are afraid of proclaiming that though it's in their heart. Thank you for the reminder. ❤

[@negralatina2968]

Yessssss 🙌

[@vanesssaguevarahypno743]

Wow Alex, Thank you for so being so vulnerable and honest. I have been working on my business and the stability has not been there and I am ready to go to a 9 to 5, and work part-time on my business. I love my business and what I do but it's still challenging with the lack of stability. I am excited to be part of your next journey. Love you girl 💞💞

[@DefinedByAlex]

Awe thank you love! I’m all about keeping it real & my goal is that I hope my experience can connect me to other who feel the same way

[@filomenabooth]

I love your honesty and willingness to share the ups and downs of business...and life. Thank you!

[@sewferventembroidery]

Hey Alex! Thanks for being transparent. I'm totally looking forward to new content that makes you happy. Whatever it is, I'm here for it!

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thank you ☺️

[@aisatacapri]

Your transparency here is actually incredible! You didn’t have to talk about this but you did & that’s exactly why you are about to grow ASTRONOMICALLY in all areas of your life 💕

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thank you sis ❤️❤️

[@just.fisayo]

Also nothing beats the stability of 9-5! Great video once again.

[@skypt123]

As always, I LOVE your transparency and am excited to see what is to come from you!

[@flairbypierre]

Transparency is currency 🙌🏾 love this!

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thanks girl!

[@negralatina2968]

I’m so proud of you for having the boldness to try something new. This leaves no room for regret. And what a wonderful lesson came out of the experience…what a wonderful message that now you are able to share with all of us, on the importance of living a genuine and authentic life that is true to your divine calling. Excellent! Good for you! I look forward to seeing more of you. God bless you!

[@KarenMarieBeyond]

Just you saying that you decided to create the content you love and being passionate about it made me hit that subscribe button. Thanks for your honesty!

[@DefinedByAlex]

Awee thanks girl! Welcome to the fam

[@iamlashawnda]

Thank you for being honest about your journey. It's so refreshing. You have inspired me to create a few videos being vulnerable on my KZbin Channel. That seems like the hardest thing for me to DOOO!!! lol

[@DefinedByAlex]

It’s okay if you feel that it’s hard, just try to remember that on the other side you’ll impact so many women. Storytelling builds community

[@wildernesswarcry4882]

Thanks for being transparent. That's what i like about you. I'm praying God guides your steps.

[@DefinedByAlex]

I appreciate that

[@wildernesswarcry4882]

@@DefinedByAlex you're very welcome

[@theautomomma6750]

Good luck girl. Entrepreneurship is not easy but keep at it. You got this! ❤🎉

[@MedicalBillingMaven]

Great video! Entrepreneurship full time is not for everyone and it's not always a piece of cake like most people try to make it seem. I'm like you and have always tried things but up til this point I've never went full-time with Entrepreneurship for some reason. Im glad you're doing what YOU think is best and not worrying about what people think because like you said your peace is everything. Blessings in your pivot 😊

[@kyselaJ728]

Beautiful video, well articulated & this is so helpful ❤ Appreciate you for stepping out on a limb to share this & prayers for your new beginnings. I also really resonate with the not being afraid to at least try until we find what could/would work out for us 😇 You go girl! Thanks for this again❤

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thank you!

[@kyselaJ728]

@@DefinedByAlex ❤️❤️

[@ellaschannel777]

Thanks so much for always being so candid in your videos. ❤ Please share your process on finding a corporate job. I am so over my 9-5. I want to devote more of my time to my side hustles and turn them into my full-time income, but I don't have anything yet to keep me going financially in order to leave. I would love to get some insights on how to stand out and get hired. Because I need to leave this toxic place like yesterday.

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thank you for the feedback, I’d love to share my process on how I landed my new job

[@ellaschannel777]

@@DefinedByAlex thank you! Looking forward to it. I appreciate it.

[@TheCroninberg]

Can't fault you Alex, better to be authentic and do you! I hope your Etsy store is still growing and continues to grow. Do you amd stay blessed

[@michaelf.1604]

This was great and just what I needed to hear right now. Thank you!

[@ladyz4609]

I’m so glad you’re going to your 9-5 honestly I was thinking why would she quit her job. Social Media has been proven to give a false illusion. Practically all of us have a 9-5 or get one once we realize this Ain’t gonna pay the bills, provide health insurance or give to Social Security when time for retirement. You are a Trooper! Always keep that Entrepreneurial spirit at least until you’re a millionaire. Take care!

[@badassbarista7816]

I came across your page because I was looking to see if anyone could explain how the financial aspect of Etsy/Printify work and that’s when I found you! I’m glad you’re pursuing your pivoting era but sad cause I love your educational videos! 😂❤

[@welaffinnotcryin8517]

I'm starting my T-shirt business n this just helped me especially in ur silhouette for beginners thank u cuz I had a machine for 1 year n just learned today

[@THEFAITHEFFECTCO.]

Love your videos and authenticity! Keep going!

[@marchazard8042]

everything isn’t for everybody. there is absolutely nothing wrong with changing strategies if need be. in fact it is a life NECESSITY if one intends to fully matriculate. you gotta be REAL to yourself, and REAL within the mechanics of the social/economic environment that we inhabit

[@dionnewilliams2571]

Thank you Alex 🎉

[@137rwilson]

I love you. I am so glad you made this video.

[@DefinedByAlex]

Love you too!

[@Kristaldaniella]

Im here for it, much love❤

[@artemistv3221]

Thank you for your honesty. This is the second video that i see from you. Please don't stop! Take the long run, and make this to your side income. Be consistent and share your failures, successes etc. I wish that the things that you do makes you happy. Sorry for my english. :-)

[@mosadilanaexo]

I wanted to express my gratitude for the incredible content you create! As a new viewer, I was instantly captivated by your videos, to the extent that I began watching your channel from its very first video. Your transparency and dedication are truly commendable, and I believe that your hard work will undoubtedly attract the views you deserve. Keep up the work girl, and know that your audience is cheering you on every step of the way! 🌟

[@DefinedByAlex]

Wow, thank you!

[@boxedandbougie3194]

That’s so awesome. I’ve been following you for awhile now and love your content. I am also in the pivoting season. My goal was working on becoming a full time cookie baker but I now know with this economy I need steady income. So now I want to make a career change and find the right workplace while still operating my at home cookie business. So this video was right on time. Thanks Alex

[@DefinedByAlex]

I can relate to this so much, I wish you all the best in your cookie business & new career path

[@ladyz4609]

You are so Real for sharing your experience as a Social Media Content Creator. Do you know have many Influencers who will never be this open and fake on us all…

[@kayonbrown6138]

Wheew!!! Chile!!! Your mind is like mine. Its the lion spirit in us that wont allow us to settle. We know we meant for more n we gonna get it. However, adulthood make our dreams hard to fulfil at times. I hope u find time after going back to ur 9-5 to at least do some business part time caz i do believe its in u. God bless u on ur endeavors ❤

[@DefinedByAlex]

Thanks so much!

[@shidababyy]

Real shit girl

[@StarAlchemy]

Watched this entire video no mention of what the new content will be. Not the best way to pivot. Discovered your channel yesterday started binge watching what appeared to be honest feeeback about your Etsy experience. Can’t say I would continue to watch future videos because you gave no insight into what topics they will be on. However, I am definitely in support of you doing what makes you healthy happy.✨ Best wishes.🧚🏽✨

[@liamo7559]

Hey, first time watching your channel and I appreciate your honest words. I’m thinking of starting an Etsy shop, I was just wondering what was it that made you decide not to pursue an Etsy shop anymore? Thanks 😊

[@Dave-yy2ts]

Hey, I get it. We all have preferences and might not find out that we don’t like something right away. But I’m curious, what did you not like about Etsy POD? I ask because I’m now looking to get into it as my side hustle, but maybe can use your advice and experience as a shortcut and maybe go into something different. Thanks in advance for your time and the awesome content!

[@sarafrancis6442]

All the best Alex..🎉 I just started following you last weekend and you got me so excited about print on demand and I’m pursuing now, is that it’s not lucrative? You wouldn’t recommend? Or this is just personal to you ? I’m questioning everything now😅

[@DefinedByAlex]

Please don’t question anything. Print on Demand is still super lucrative. There’s always new products being added that can create a new market! It just isn’t sustainable for MY current goals & so focusing on it full time isn’t feasible. I wish you much success

[@essencewarner4256]

I fasho appreciated this

[@V.ResilientInYAH]

I started an online business and it’s not what I thought, people won’t support you, they would rather support these big corporate corporations. Constantly promoting and making content gets tiring…

[@jd2161]

People buy what they want. Not what you want. Find the right customers to buy your products. Don't rely on friends and family. How many friends and family bombard people with bs. Just do you. Figure out seo and lead magnets

[@ReadyInsights]

Thanks very informative Great content 👍

[@ladyz4609]

Hello, it’s best to have a financially thriving business with consistent money flow for a few years with the opportunities and business stability before leaving your 9-5. You are brave though… Keep your entrepreneurial spirit.

[@viennabooks741]

Can you maybe make a video about why owning a business wasn’t what you expected it to be? 😊 is your Etsy shop still online or did you close it?

[@DefinedByAlex]

I’ve paused it for now in case I wanted to open it & sell again

[@bahramdae9490]

Owning a business is the last chance and probably we can not make it again in the future

[@just.fisayo]

This video is too real. We need to stop looking down on 9 - 5 because not everyone would be an entrepreneur.

[@phillipabat8437]

black history is American history stop separating it its stupid.

[@MieDesignedLife]

If that's true, why is black history not being taught in schools?

[@DempsDesigns]

​@@MieDesignedLife EXACTLY! Make it make sense!

[@phillipabat8437]

Didn't you understand the statement? Because its American history. Nothing else. I'm Mexican American most of our people don't say Mexican American history. Again its American history nothing more. The term is worn out already it means nothing. All creeds have contributed to this great land. We are one people don't ever forget that and don't ever let anyone tell you different. One people under god.🇺🇸

[@MieDesignedLife]

@@phillipabat8437 if it's AMERICAN HISTORY, why is it being REMOVED from schools and ERASED from textbooks???? Being willfully obtuse is a choice. Have the day you deserve.

[@MieDesignedLife]

@@DempsDesigns others always want to tell US how to celebrate US! Please go away lol

[@ItsTiaTeanna]

Love the transparency!! Instant follow! And I’m in the same boat in the world of TikTok. I have to pivote for my own sanity! 🤍✨🤍