017 | Kristen Ley | Founder of Thimblepress

*Affiliate disclaimerOn today's show, I have Kristen Ley who is the Founder and Owner of Thimblepress, located in Jackson Mississippi. Kristen and I were introduced through episode guest Katie Hunt (link to /005 episode) and we immediately hit it off. I get the pleasure of working with Kristen to help get Thimblepress even more press than it already attracts. Talk about dream job!Kristen and I talk about what it's like to run a profitable, online business, how she started partnering with brands such as Hallmark and Target, her proudest moments and hardest struggles, and more!Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!   In today’s episode, you'll find out:   What she struggles with the most being the owner of an online business. How she initially connected with big brands like Hallmark and Target and what it was like to get those emails. How she sets boundaries at work and in her home space so she's not constantly working. How to connect on a deeper level with your customers. Advice Kristen would offer to someone who wants to start their own business. Full show notes at: brittneyllynn.com/017 Links mentioned: Thimblepress website: https://www.thimblepress.com Hug Your Customers by Jack Mitchell: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401300340/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag;=brittneylly07-20&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=as2&creativeASIN;=1401300340&linkId;=1474fef7c8c5f7c8e7fd9ffea2ffab8b Essentialism by Greg McKweon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag;=brittneylly07-20&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=as2&creativeASIN;=0804137382&linkId;=bfe0ece97258dcacd1e7b2b2717cc167 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594634726/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag;=brittneylly07-20&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=as2&creativeASIN;=1594634726&linkId;=858aa9825a90b146b33fff5134130daa Rising Strong by Brene Brown: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081298580X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag;=brittneylly07-20&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=as2&creativeASIN;=081298580X&linkId;=38977807d73db3d4e33a09165888c8ec Asana: http://asana.com Small Squares, Mighty Words: https://www.thimblepress.com/shop/product-category/small-squares-with-mighty-words?v=7516fd43adaa Day Dreamer journal: https://www.thimblepress.com/product/the-day-dreamer?v=7516fd43adaa Boomerang Chrome Extension: https://www.boomeranggmail.com/ The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/080241270X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag;=brittneylly07-20&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&linkCode;=as2&creativeASIN;=080241270X&linkId;=0100a6750e6bb70bf83828d4424f53a7 Waiter app: https://www.waiter.com/app Enneagram test: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions/ Follow Kristen & Thimblepress:Thimblepress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimblepress/ Kristen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_ley/ Thimblepress Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thimblepress/ Kristen's Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/Kristen_ley/ Thimblepress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thimblepress Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter