91: Janet Hoang, How to Learn as You Grow - Creative Empire Podcast

This episode of the Creative Empire Podcast with Janet Hoang of Janet Gwen Designs is all about learning as you grow! Reina, Christina, and Janet discuss what it was like for Janet to start a business so young and how it has changed from then until now. Janet shares how to not just sell products, but a culture and how to actively engage with people and build a brand outside of the Internet. Lastly they talk about switching from Etsy to her own website and why email lists are so important.

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Show Highlights:

* What the impetus for starting her own business was + what her business looked like when she started

* How Janet realized her phone cases could be a business + how she made it bigger than that

* How Janet strayed from the path expected from her + decided for herself what she wanted to be

* What advice Janet has for young people who think they’re not qualified to run a business

* What ways Janet’s business has given back to her life and what her business looks like today

* How Janet got from not even having a studio to having an entire home to work from

* How to not just sell products, but a culture

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How to actively facilitate engagements + create that experience/build that brand outside of the internet

* How to come up with content for social media

* What switching from Etsy to her own website has done for her business + what compelled her to switch

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How to help facilitate that brand recognition if you are on Etsy + looking to move off of it

* Why email lists are so important

* What Janet would say to anyone on the fence about owning a business

* What self-care looks like for Janet

* Why she started a fashion blog as well

Show Notes:

* Creative Empire Podcast’s free workbook

* Heart Centered Biz Bosses Facebook Group

* Savvy Business Owners Facebook Group

* The Rising Tide Society Facebook Group

* Paper and Honey

* Laura Joseph’s episode

* DotCom Secrets by Richard Brunson

* Inspire Retreat

Janet’s Bio:

 Hello! I’m Janet; I’m the founder and creative director of Janet Gwen Designs. It’s a creative studio known for our gold and marble cases and hand painted phone cases. (YES! HAND PAINTED!) JGD mission is to encourage and highlight unfiltered creativity by challenging the social standards of art. We strive to make a statement by using bold colors and textures on traditional and non traditional surfaces. We create one-of-a kind pieces of art for those customers who appreciate the little details it takes to pull it all together. We make your hustle beautiful, one art infused piece at the time. We want to start conversations, create real life connections, and inspire you in your wildest dreams. We are here to cheer you on every step because we know you got this! You can read all about my story and how JGD got started here!

Janet’s Social Handles:

* Janet Gwen Designs Website

* Janet Gwen Website

* <a href="https://www.