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In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Becky of Get On Board Signs & More for a heartfelt, practical, and surprisingly funny conversation about community, creativity, resilience, and building a business that fits real life.
Becky shares her journey from kindergarten teacher to creative entrepreneur, running mobile sign parties, opening a brick-and-mortar studio, navigating COVID pivots, and even walking through a cancer journey while continuing to show up for her customers and community.
This episode covers:
Transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship
Pivoting during COVID with DIY kits, virtual parties, and mobile workshops
Opening a studio and learning what actually works
Why community support matters more than algorithms
Running a business through illness and uncertainty
Building a studio model that works for families and real life
Paying yourself, setting systems, and avoiding burnout
Why Facebook still matters for local small businesses
The value of in-person connection over faceless online orders
Balancing growth, joy, and sustainability as a creative business owner
This is an honest look at what success really looks like when you stop chasing someone else’s version of it and start building a business around your life, not the other way around.
Support the show
If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProject
Check out my Linktree for my social media links & all the different things I have to offer! https://linktr.ee/RileyBlack
Want more info on Aeon Lasers?? If so, show me some love by clicking on my partner link below and then hit the "Get Started" button! If you found my content helpful,
and decided to call or DM instead, make sure to mention "Crystal Aguila" as the referral.
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In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Becky of Get On Board Signs & More for a heartfelt, practical, and surprisingly funny conversation about community, creativity, resilience, and building a business that fits real life.
Becky shares her journey from kindergarten teacher to creative entrepreneur, running mobile sign parties, opening a brick-and-mortar studio, navigating COVID pivots, and even walking through a cancer journey while continuing to show up for her customers and community.
This episode covers:
Transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship
Pivoting during COVID with DIY kits, virtual parties, and mobile workshops
Opening a studio and learning what actually works
Why community support matters more than algorithms
Running a business through illness and uncertainty
Building a studio model that works for families and real life
Paying yourself, setting systems, and avoiding burnout
Why Facebook still matters for local small businesses
The value of in-person connection over faceless online orders
Balancing growth, joy, and sustainability as a creative business owner
This is an honest look at what success really looks like when you stop chasing someone else’s version of it and start building a business around your life, not the other way around.
Support the show
If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon!! You can check out the tier options and perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheRileyBlackProject
Check out my Linktree for my social media links & all the different things I have to offer! https://linktr.ee/RileyBlack
Want more info on Aeon Lasers?? If so, show me some love by clicking on my partner link below and then hit the "Get Started" button! If you found my content helpful,
and decided to call or DM instead, make sure to mention "Crystal Aguila" as the referral.

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