How I Started My Small Business with ZERO Experience and ZERO money in 10 steps ✿ Quit your day job
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Today I am going to do a deep dive in how I started my small business with zero experience and zero money in just ten steps.
🌸 I'm going to delve into how exactly I started juggling a part time and full time job, going from £0 to my business going full time making over £54,000
🌸 I'm hoping this video will you give some insights and inspiration into how exactly I got to go full-time in my small business
If you would like to see more of these deep dives let me know in the comments what you would like to know and I would be more than happy to help!
Lets get to work shall we?!
YOU DA BEST
Love,
Catherine
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🌷 Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:17 The Beginning
3:48 Finding Inspiration
6:15 Katnipp is Born
8:45 Re-Investing (While working full-time)
11:12 Organic Marketing and growing Social media
15:05 Going Freelance
16:42 Katnipp Studios Begins
19:07 Growth Spurt in Business
21:12 Becoming a Limited Company
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Guys I can’t believe how wonderful these comments have been 😭😭🌸🫶🫶 this community is honestly the best thank you for all the support and love! I hope you enjoyed and found this video helpful 🥹🌷🌷🌷
This was a great video.
Such detailed breakdown
Would you consider continuing the journey up to 2023?
Hi, Catherine. Believe it or not, this is why I subscribed all those years ago. ;) xoxo
I'm 2 months old and still have zero revenue. I'm encouraged. Thank you❤
I started following your business journey during the lockdown in 2020.
At the time, you inspired me to open up my own Etsy shop! Started off with a Cricut machine because you were making your stickers using the same machine!
Fast forward to today, I own 2 business, formed an LLC, sold at numerous NYC street fairs, and I recently made the decision to involve a 3rd party supplier to help produce my goodies since it’s been really hard managing orders while having a full-time career.
I still aspire to quit my day job one day! But I’m glad I get to express my creativity through my Etsys!
Even after 4 years, I still watch all your videos while I design products and pack orders 🫶🏼💞
This video is so inspiring! I JUST this weekend bought my first printer for my art store, funded through commissions! I've been dreaming of it for years and I can't wait to see where this journey goes! Your business and vlogs are a huge inspiration to me. Thank you so much for sharing your story! ♥ Here's to one day quitting my day job, God-willing!
Nothing cringey at all on the older videos, they are so cute and pure. I watch them sometimes still. 💖
I've been watching since you started! I also met you at Sunnycon when I bought a print (Howl in his mermaid form, which I still have today!) Me and my sister watch your vlogs including your travel vlogs and it's literally the best part of our week. You have been such an inspiration for me and I'm so happy to see your success and wish you more continued success through the years. 🥰
oh my goodnessss thank you so so so much! That is so cool that you seen the booth at Sunnycon! That was one of the last conventions I went too as a seller heheh ythank you so much for being with me on the journey Im excited to see whats next!
I found you just after you rented your first studio - and man, I remember how excited you were! 😂 It’s been really fun watching your growth and all the changes over the years. I wish you continued success and joy, Steph
Only discovered Catherine and Katnip over 18months and watched all of the videos.And I loved it 😊Everybody has a journey and I love how it has turned out. My journey was in 2011 and I learned so much. Don't forget to use your local Library as this is where you can find Workshop Classes, Influential people who come to share their stories. Its quite easy when you know how 😊and you can teach others too. Being resourceful you become aware of the journal you want to take as a creative business owner. I had to closed down for a short while during the Pandemic and losing my mum due to me being carer but on our way back up thanks to watching Katnipp to trigger that dream needing fulfilling 😊
Im so sorry to hear of your losses Angela 🌷Im so so happy your on the way back up now! I feel like this is a never ending journey and its so exciting but it definately comes with it's ebbs and flows and isn't always up up up! you da best!!!
@KatnippStudios Thanks for your condolences 🙏 Yep it's been quite hard it has but I'm always determined to do something that I love. 😊 I feel very seasoned indeed. And creativity is within me. I went straight into Limited Companies straight away and my daughter is also one of the directors so she was dealing with paperwork plus losing her nana 😒 Juggling her part time job at the time and then redundancy twice to full-time work, studying law with more businesses she created. It takes such strong structured foundational plans in place but yes we are on our back up. It's not the easiest journey but we have had fun too. Thank you for being inspirational too from the screen 😊👍
Yes my local library has free meetings with a business coach. 😀
ughh, I have so many questions about starting a business but I guess I'll start with: how do you get over imposter syndrome? and how do you find your suppliers for like paper goods and shipping materials?
I have watched you since your own bedroom days. You are an inspiration and should be really proud of your self. Take care and I wish you all the success in the future. Sarah😀
Oh wow thank you so so much for being here for so long, that means the world! eeek im so excited to see whats in store next hehe
This was so much fun ❤❤. Like I said I watched u from the very beginning and it's been quite a ride and I've learned so much from you. At 75 I've got so many part-time jobs and my crafting and just love it. You have been my inspiration, yes even at my age to know there is no limit to what you can do. Thank you so much for the journey❤❤❤❤
Ohhh wow 😭 heheh it really is such a journey its always having its ebbs and flows! there certainly isn't any age limit and I hope to be exactly like you still being creative and having so much fun! YOU DA BEST
I loved hearing your story. I am an OG follower from the "Studio Vlog 001" You have inspired me to keep at it and keep working on building my brand and business up. Thanks for sharing.
I found you a few months after posting your first studio vlog and I have loved following along and watching your company grow!! Your personality is so calming and bubbly and I always get in a great mood watching your videos! I love it when a new video from you pops up!! ❤
I hope one day to make a video like this. You're so inspiring!
You've done so well!! It's lovely to see everything combined as a timeline 🥰
19:17 and this is when I first found your channel because of the creator on rise. I had never seen a studio Vlog before and I remember thinking how inspiring you were and still are today!
Watching your channel is so inspiring! i am currently juggling between my small etsy shop and my full time job and it's been very challenging and rewarding experience for me.
Love hearing your journey in your career. Congrats on your success and wish you so much more.
I was literally watching an old studio vlog from 4yrs ago last night. I don't know what it is about the old vlogs but i like them 💕
After a super tough week and feeling very deflated - I’m SO grateful for this video, thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing your business journey! Such an inspiration! 🥰
So inspiring to hear your story in one go, I've been here since the first studio vlog and still love to follow along on your journey. ❤
I love seeing your journey, and as someone who's following you for way before 2019, there are a lot of lessons to take away from this video ❤❤
You are definitely one of my biggest inspirations. ✨ I loved this video!
Hi Catherine! Thank you so much for sharing the full story of Katnipp with us ❤
I have loved your videos, work, and aesthetic for years. It was a joy to see how hard you've worked and put it all together! Well done, you! looking forward to seeing more of what you do going forward!
Thank you so much to share your story! Your journey is so inspiring 🎉
I've been here from the very beginning, and you have always been a huge inspiration ❤
I’ve been watching for several years, and I still remember the 1st video I saw opened with you making some tea in that first little studio you had ☺️ Your hair was pink and I just loved it…subbed right away and look forward to every video since 😊💕
I'm so proud of you Catherine! I've been watching you since the days of your first studio and it's been amazing seeing how you and your business have grown. I love watching your videos. You are always so genuine and open. You are a gem! God bless you.❤
You’re always such an inspiration! I’ve been feeling really unmotivated and uninspired the last few months and watching this really helped me get my spark back! Thank you!! ❤
I’m so proud of you! You’ve done amazingly all through hard work x
I remember watching your first vlog and loving it! So many years later and I still watch all your video vlogs 😁
I have been watching your journey from the time you moved into your first studio office space😊 and still to this day!!! So happy for you and your achievements! 💜 You are an inspiration!
This video has perfect timing. I'm wrapping up a few things this month and have to start preparing to start my little art business. This is the next big step for me and just today I was feeling so overwhelmed, not sure how to start, and this video popped up. :) Thank you for making it!
I've been watching you since i was 14 (20 now) it's amazing to see how far you've come! Since then, you have been such an inspiration for me! Much love Catherine! 💕
WOW hard work fairplay - I wish i would push on with some of my ideas unfortunately I'm easily distracted and change ideas this video is the information i need
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for your honesty and kindness ❤
I am so glad I have been watching since your first viral video. This video is just wonderful. Thank you for being such an inspiration, posting even when things are not perfect. Gives me hope!🥰
So inspiring 😊 I feel like I need to find my ‘thing’ in life and go after it 🌈
Love watching your journey through your videos, well done and keep doing them 🙂
Yes please more of the deep dives! 💜 Love how honest and open you’ve always been with us. You and your team are a great inspiration. You’ve come so far and I‘m sure Katnipp will go much much further 💋 Off to watch the old videos again now 😂🥰
Thank you for sharing your story! I stumbled upon your channel shortly after you moved into your first studio and I've enjoyed watching your channel grow! I'm not at all arty and I live in The Bahamas, but I thoroughly enjoy both Katnipp and Catherine Kay! You work hard and deserve the success! xx
Super inspirational. Thanks for sharing!
I would LOVE more videos like this. You are so inspiring and comforting to watch!
Exactly what I needed to see today congratulations and tysm 🙌 🥺💖
Oh my gosh I used to read the Etsy quit your day job articles too. And I always hoped I’d be one of those people who were able to do just that, and pursue their dreams!
Thanks for sharing your story!
This is encouraging- I can relate to working the full time job part time Job and trying to do a business on the side !! It’s intense - super encouraging to see the span of your growth over 9 years ! It gives me perspective on my 2+year journey and a realistic view of another company’s growth ! Love this brand !!
ive been following you for awhile :) and watching makes feel so nostalgic
I just refound you (is that a word) after a long time away and WOW!!!!!! You were gorgeous before and even more so now! You look amazing! And....your information is great, too ;) ♥
Studio vlog 001 was the first video I ever watched of yours! It’s been so fun watching your journey and your business grow. You’ve been so inspiring and I always look forward to your videos ☺️
We’ve been watching since the beginning (of you on here)! So so love you and your work. Quite literally one of our favorite creators. You are incredibly inspiring. You’ve worked so hard and tirelessly to bring this to life.
Thank you so much. I'm a full-time HR specialist. I've owned my soap business now for 1 and a half years, and these videos help us with a small business thrive and give us hope! Can you go more into detail on how you use SEO ? Thanks so much ❤
amazing Catherine! what an inspiration you are ❤
What a great story. Very well done. I admire your work ethic. All of you; you are a very inspirational team who show us in your videos just what sinking your heart and soul into something can achieve.
Your weigh loss is worth recognition, too - both you and Dean look so, so much healthier. 👍
I’m watching your older video (where you were upgrading your printers) and I just want to say I love the vibe of your channel it just fills me with positivity and happiness. I’ve been changing a lot of what I watch and these are perfect for me as I have long bus rides for my commute, wishing you the best Catherine ☺️
Aaah it's so lovely for you to share all of this Catherine, and it's been wonderful to watch you grow Katnipp! I've been with you since 2018 cheering you on and recently went full time myself, you've been an inspiration to so many of us over the years and continue to do so! I was wondering, what made you choose to go limited so early on when you went full time, what sort of things made you sway towards limited? Looking forward to your next video as always 🌟
The inspiration video I never knew I needed. 💖 I started my pet portrait business October 2023 and it has grown since but know there is so much more. Seeing your growth and hearing your story is what I needed. I got laid off 2 times this year and to the say the lest it's been hard. But to combat it I have been pouring myself into my business and art. I always LOVE watching your vlogs and vibes and you are one of the RUclipsrs who inspired me to start just documenting my journey, even if just for me.
Very inspiring ❤ I’m so happy for you. I wish you all the success 🥳🥳🥳
I love these deep dives. Your other vids are nice too, but I find myself speeding past the ASMR parts and focusing on your talking points as you always have a lot of good info and recommendations. Your voice is also lovely to hear!
I've been following your journey right from your first studio. And there's nothing cringe about the older videos. I found them very comforting.
I've been here since the first studio and wow what a journey! :D I have been inspired and also learned so much from you. Your kindness and intelligence shines through in every video and its a joy to follow along!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! It sounds like you've been working so hard for this for so long and really deserve what you've created! I'm in a similar situation to where you were earlier on in your journey, so it's so inspiring to see how your hard work's paid off, and inspires me to keep pushing for it too 💪
I have been following you right before your 1st move to the building. Always love your art work. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your journey.
oh wow thank you so so muchhhhh! You have been here such a long time 😭 That honestly means the world thank you for being along on the journey! Im super excited to see what we are going to do next!
Loved this video and it was so inspiring. Thank you.
This is so wild! I’m so happy you kept at it! 🎉
I started watching your channel in 2018 that's when I discovered your channel and I am honestly glad RUclips recommended your video. I always get excited whenever you post a video. I still enjoy watching your videos. 💖You were one of the first artists who introduced me to a Small Art Business 🥺
I've always admired the work ethic that you have demonstrated from your vidoes. I've been watching you since 2018, and you've inspired me so much. I find it difficult to follow your footsteps, however, and have to find a path for myself that works, as I am a disabled artist with limited energy (on top of working a full time job). Thank you for sharing your story though. It truly means something to all of us.
OH. MY GOD!!! I used to watch your videos a looooong time ago and lost my account 5y ago and tldr; I'm SO HAPPY I got recommended this video and was able to find you again!!!! OMG so many videos to watch I'm so happy to see you again!!
♡♡♡i started watching your vedios 5 or 6 years ago, you are the cutest😭💗 i hope you can always be happy and healthy. and i will keep working on my art💦💗 thank you for always being encouraging and kind💗
Hello from Yorkshire! Following your journey inspires me so much. Been with you since the beginning and I’m so happy to see your cute business thrive. Your honest business day to days and the ups and downs are so refreshing. Sitting down with a brew to watch your vlogs is the favour part of my week! Keep doing what your doing 🥰
Gosh, it feels forever ago! I remember I joined around the time in 2018 when you got the second office room.
I remember some of the bedroom videos. Amazing to see the growth. So proud of your consistency. 🎉🎉🎉
I've watched your videos in the past and just stumbled upon this latest upload after a few years. I didn't realize it until you showed older vlogs-wow, you've really glowed up! I'm so happy to see your success 💕 Thanks for sharing!
Great vlog, loved it! I see you having your own building one day, as I told you long ago. Your an awesome entrepreneur and wonderful to watch. You are an inspiration to many. Thank you for sharing this vlog, very informative. 🤗
I really appreciate this I’ve tried starting my business so many times but always get discouraged and fearful when it doesn’t go anywhere seeing your journey and experience with yours is really inspiring and motivational glad to see you’re doing well keep it up! ❤
Go for it! Believe you can do it! 💜💜💜
@@LittleKikuyu Thank you so much ☺️
Keep going darling. Sometimes we have to accept that it wasn't our times just yet but eventually there will be and you will be successfull, i am sure. Keep remembering the Owner of Starbucks was rejected more than a 1000 times by investors before he was able to launch his Business. He never gave up.
I remember when you were doing commissions ❤ been here a long time ☺️ very happy for your success!
Been watching since 2018, you’ve been such a positive inspiration to me as a freelance graphic designer! Sending love from the northeast of the states!
All the best for everything that is coming in the future!
thank you so much for sharing your journey, you segmented it so well and explained it neatly that is very informative! Very inspiring as well, found you thru this video and definitely want to see more of your work! Love that it was all so authentic!
I really loved this video. I have wanted to start my own business for a while but I have never took the plunge. I have lots of doubts that I might fail, but hearing your experiences and how you pushed through have definitely inspired me to try
I think back then I was one of those who stumbled upon your channel when it got featured as creator on the rise!! And I'm sooo glad it did!! Your videos, your work, your whole vibe is delightful! 🥰 Watching your business grow and evolve with you has been so inspiring! The knowledge, insights and the good vibes you share with us are fantastic, thank you !! 🧡
Hi Kathrine, I love this video content!! Talking about your story and adding clips of the past in it really brings this video alive. I hope you do more like this. With love from Canada 💝
Extremely inspirational!! Thanks for sharing God has blessed you ❤
I've always wanted to accomplish a business like you. It's nice to hear about your journey. I currently have two jobs, and it's kinda motivating me to leave one and use the extra time to focus on my art again
So inspiring so glad your business is thriving ❤ x
oh thank you so much! At the moment it's in a bit of a slump because it's that time of year 🤣 I pretty much think we are going to go bust every may lol 🤣
Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us ❤
I wish I could physically hug you and tell you in person thank you because you were and are an incredible inspiration to me. I have taken the first leap to work for myself and you helped me do it ❤
Hi Catherine when I found you I made a point to watch all your early videos. I am someone who never comments. But I enjoyed every one of them. I have much enjoyed seeing your amazing personal growth too. I love your work as much as ever and thank you for the opportunity to see it, as I watch only you-tube. Wishing all success to your business, may it long continue.
i remember finding your channel in the beginning of the pannini and i went back and watched all the video's back. And never left haha
What a fabulous story, it is exactly what I needed to see. I have been researching endlessly on product launching and pre launching and how to get my idea into production, and I just resonate with your story so much! anybody that knows me will know that I am always trying to come up with an idea to dive into my own business and leave my job. And I think I have finally (at the age of 55) found a product that I can get really excited about and I just don't want to ruin it before it gets off the ground. Your products are simply adorable by the way. Thank you all the way from Australia xo
I'd love to hear how you find your pin manufactures! Like a step by step!
I watched all your videos since the beginning since I found your channel 2 years ago 😊 thank you for sharing
I've been following your journey for a couple years now and already knew some of your mentioned "stations" but I really enjoyed it, because I really like your way of telling and visualizing your story. Very inspiring. Thank you :)
heheh oh my gosh thank you so so much Im so happy you enjoyed it even though you knew the journey heheh
Many thanks for this wonderful story. You have worked hard to steadily build your business. I wish you so much joy with it.
Girl you work so hard and it's all just paying off. I aspire people like you who are very capable of placing their backbone into their passion. Getting into business is honestly a world of unknown to many of us, especially for people like you who work all of these jobs and keep themselves busy on a daily basis. Keep it going, you're doing such a good job at this :) tysm for sharing such valuable information to us
Love your videos. Thank you for beeing you. You are my inspiration. You make me feel loved. Your art and spirit are awesome❤
oh thank you so so much for always saying such kind words, Im so happy you enjoy them 😭🌷 YOU DA BEST
You're why I bought a cricut a few years back. It's been a pleasure watching your journey. I'm graduating from graphic design college this week now. :)
Brilliant work ethic ... fully deserve your success, very inspirational
Thank you for this lovely video. It’s certainly inspiring!
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I remember when I was at my lowest at finding my place in the creative field cause I was trying get my art on products. Then while looking through RUclips I found your channel from the start and every post I would watch and seen that I can produce my own products and put my art on them. I also discovered Instagram while watching your vlog and I love the community. You inspired me to take the leap and find my own place. Thank u for sharing your journey because if you never took your own leap and
Posted your journey. I would never been inspired to keep going 🥹 and I Thank you for being an inspiration and for answering emails and comments 😊 you are one of a kind. I can’t wait for your new chapter with the Roland printer I know you will bring beautiful cozy art work. 🥰
Oh my goodness 🥹🥹🥹🫶🫶🥲 this comment has made my day thank you so so so much! 🥹 I’m so happy you got something from the vlogs! You da besttttt