We can find inspiration in so many different facets of our lives, but family tends to be a big catalyst for many entrepreneurial ideas. Some entrepreneurs have created life-changing products just because their own child had a need that could not be filled by any other products in that niche. It is never a bad idea to take the leap from consumer to retailer if you know you can help other people. 

 

On today’s episode of Women Who Own It, Allison Maslan, founder of Pinnacle Global Network, talks with Shante James, Founder of KJ3 Essentials, a natural skincare line started in July of 2020. Shante’s was inspired to create a safe and natural deodorant for her children and turned her idea to a business when she realized there was a need for more products like these on the market. 

 

 

Listen now to learn:

• Shante’s #1 tip for other “mompreneurs”
• How to make the leap from working for the retailer to becoming a retail vendor
• Why it is important to let your children be part of your business
• How to prioritize getting products into retail or going direct to consumer
• What strategies Shante used to get her business off the ground
• Shante’s biggest lessons learned as a solopreneur
• And much more!