Everyone should know that starting a business is hard and needs a lot of time but when your brand gets to the stage where you have clients it gets easier. Saying this as a marketing and business specialist❤

I'm so grateful for this video! I started my small business 6 months ago, and I struggled with growing my socials and selling my inventory. Then I discovered Quickly Social, and it helped me a lot. Thank you so much for this video; it made my day 10x better!

I should be studying but instead I’m watching her vids

@_elyse

5 ай бұрын

thanks for reminding me i still have to study 😭 (seriously i would have forgotten 💀)

@ruqayyatamer1560

5 ай бұрын

Same girl

@ohlook6222

5 ай бұрын

Literally watching this in the library with my chemistry notes sitting in front of me

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

LOL 🫶

@luvabi.

5 ай бұрын

Frrr

I needed this :') I started my ceramic shop this year and just did my first pop-up. The imposter syndrome is kicking in full force, but thank you so much for the encouraging words and insights!

@emerenm4937

5 ай бұрын

Good luck with your shop!

@kawaiianart

4 ай бұрын

Keep going! You’ll grow! ❤

@marssnow7985

3 ай бұрын

Good job!

@pepinomatcha

3 ай бұрын

Your work is amazing!

@TreasuresOfDesire

Ай бұрын

Ceramics amazing...link your shop info please

I love how Annika is so real and relatable ❤she’s a bop

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

☺️🩷🩷🩷

I'm not even into starting a business I'm just watching her because she's my comfort youtuber!! 😭🌸

I love how Annika always connects with her audience so well 🩷🩷

OMG I SIMPLY CANT BELIEVE IT!!

@Aly.68

3 ай бұрын

You should defiantly go for it! I'm in the progress of starting mine as well and it' honestly so exciting and ofc challenging but it'll be worth it to see the outcome!

Annika you have grown so much and I’m proud of you. You inspire people. I love your videos as well thank you for your hard work 🌸

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

thank you 😭🩷

I’m so glad you made this video cause you really inspire me to try and start a small business. It’s something I can see myself doing and the way you’re giving so much advice (FOR FREE!) is just even more empowering and I’m so grateful for that. Seeing you grow and watching your videos has truly been good for my soul this year. So happy I found your channel. Keep being your lovely self🩷

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

😭🩷🩷🩷

I've been following for awhile, and I started my small business awhile back. I had to start over for the sake of my health but, this year I'm hoping to start KZread and reboot my brand. Thanks for the insight and motivation

Love how you provided so much detail and information regarding your business! Thank you, Annika! 💖😭🫶🏼

Thank you for putting up this video. I needed that motivation. I was planning to start my small insta business this year. The last 2 years have been difficult for me and my little boy and I'm hoping this year would finally be good to us. So thank you and I appreciate you ❤

These small business owners sharing on KZread is just the best! Love you all and keep being inspiring !!🎉

thank you annika for inspiring us small business owners ! ive just started mine about 6 months ago, and watching these really motivates me because i can relate to most things that u say, it shows that every other business owner have their own struggles and journey, and everything takes time ❤

I remember watching you back in your college days and it's satisfying to witness your journey to where you are now! You're so incredibly talented and your work ethic is admirable

❤I'm so thankful that the KZread algorithm led me to find your video! As someone who owns a small business and also planning to start a youtube channel, I find so much comfort in the things you said in the video. I can relate to so many things, and thank you so much for sharing your journey! To whoever is running a small business or planning to start one, sending you love and light! May the Universe's guidance bring you abundance and success! ✨

This video has been sent by whatever divinity has been paying attention to my thoughts because I am thinking of starting two small businesses! Not at the same time, one depends on how the other progresses, but I'm working on it. I've been watching so many of these videos that I already knew what you were going to say but you've still helped me a lot. Thank you.

Thank you for this Annika! I don't have a physical business but I do voice-over/voice acting professionally and the same tips you gave still apply to my type of business. Consistency and exposure is most of it!

To be honest, your channel is one of the channels I had going while I prepared to start my own business. You gave me so much inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing the advice and tips.

Wow, you have been amazing. I find other videos super fake like it’s sooo easy but you gave such a realistic explanation, thank you!

You, Noeli Creates, and Euphoric Sun have all taught me way more than the college business classes I took. Thank you😭💖

I really want to start a small business and I love graphic design making cute aesthetic sceneries and I love to crochet so this video helped sooooo much I have been wanting to start it for a year but never started it I was scared but I think I will do it in the new year 2024 tysm

@QueenXKnit

5 ай бұрын

Good luck!!!!

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

YOU GOT THIS 🫶🫶

@Abbe1133

5 ай бұрын

Ah another crocheter!!! You got this! Let us know when you do it I’d love to follow you!

@kittycxrn742

5 ай бұрын

@@annikasleaf OMG ANNIKA YOU REPLIED THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH I LOVE YOUUUUUUU

@kittycxrn742

5 ай бұрын

@@Abbe1133 tysmmmm

You go girl! Thanks for all the sound advice. Share all you want.

I love your vlogs! They are so calming ☺

I have been thinking about starting my own clothing business. So Thank you for doing this video the way you did It, was a prefect response to “how do I do this? I don’t have any experience?! my hand is stuck in the cricket!!!” And I really appreciate that💛

This is such a good and resourceful video! Thank you for making this for all of us small business owners! The way you have broken all of this down is truly helpful ❤

girl thank you so so so much for this video! you got me excited to start my business.. honestly thank you YOU'RE AMAZING

You’re younger that I am, and you have inspired me🎉. Love it!! Good luck to you and congratulations for getting started!

Seeing clips from your early days of bullet journaling made me so nostalgic! I've been watching your videos since 2020 and seeing the way that your shop and youtube channel have grown has not only been such a joy, but it's also a testament to your hard work and passion for what you do. Your success really is proof that if you just start, learn along the way, and keep going and growing, you can truly accomplish anything you want to 🥹✨Thank you for this video, it has helped a lot with my own journey of starting a small business and I can't wait to report back in a few years 🫡

Business isn't my career area, but my mum ran an art business when I was growing up, so I always love watching and learning about small businesses

10:38 is so relatable, like you’re a mood and thank you girlie! God bless you🩷🩷

I appreciate so much your videos, it encourages me and pushes me to continue with my business idea and im so grateful for it! Thank you for your content! ❤

I’m not looking to start a small business anytime soon but I would love to learn more about your KZread journey! I think the advice on consistency can be applied to so many areas of life 💕💕

just found this video and it was just in time before my second ever maker’s market while i’m still a hot mess and in the midst of developing my lil brand so i am absolutely comforted by the fact that my journey will be different than others’ and that is okay! thank u for this vid

Thank you, Annika! I came across your videos nearly a year ago and watching you work with your business and seeing how it grew inspired me! I've always wanted to open my own shop but was afraid to do so but I think I'm going to start working toward it in the new year! I'm sure I'm older than your average subscriber but even so, this video reminded me that it's not too late to start chasing your goals. Thank you for the lovely video ♡♡♡

@QueenXKnit

5 ай бұрын

Wishing you the best

@honeyveined

5 ай бұрын

@@QueenXKnit thank you! ❤️

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

you can do it seriously!! 🩷

@kawaiianart

4 ай бұрын

It’s never too late!! You can do it ❤

This made me emotional! Waaah. I'm just starting out and my Etsy shop launches March 11th! Ahh. Thank you so much for the realest advice!

the queen has posted!!! amazing video, annika! luv u girlie ♡

You are amazing! Thank you so much for being a bright sunshine for all of us.

Seeing you talking about your successful business and how to start one makes me so proud because you've come such a long way 💖

Just started my stationary business this year but i dont have enough time cuz' of school :( watching your videos inspire me a lot, thank u Annika! 🤎

You are so inspiring and I appreciate you sharing your journey into starting your business. Here's hoping I can get my small business up and running soon!

Thank you so much, it is so difficult starting out, putting in so much hours and putting your self out there. I just started my jewelry business and this inspired me to keep going. This was so helpful!

@Humble243

3 ай бұрын

How did you start?

Thanks annika! This helps a lot considering I first started my business! ❤

Thank you so much I sew and crochet and I've been thinking of selling my stuff and you really inspired me and answered all my questions!!! Thank yo so so so much💜💜💜💜💜💜

Annika, what a wonderful tutorial for anyone wanting to start a small business! Very clear and concise. You provide a viable vision for success. It is obvious that "you know who you are" and that you love what you do! Keep up the great work. Happy Holidays!🎄🎅

Even though you said you thought you were rambling, this vid held my attention because you spent just the right amount of time on each topic! It was short, sweet, to the point and encouraging, thank you 💖 I'm super excited to start my small business soon, I actually have a few ideas. I'm probably biting off more than I can chew but I'm too excited haha and I really do wana get out of my (10 hour day) warehouse job!! I'm a perfectionist so that is definitely something that slows me down..but also, one big thing that has stopped me for a long time is fear of copycats :/ I guess you can't really do anything about them, huh? I have an idea that I haven't seen anyone else do...so I'm just worried but I also don't want to not ever do it you know? Cuz it's so cool. Thanks for the advice! 🥰

This video was more helpful than any business class I'm going to take or am already taking. Thank you so much Annika!!

I'm so grateful for this video! I relate to most of this on my journey to starting my business. 😊

Ive been hot and cold on my own fashion brand for years, from comparing myself to other indie brands to nearly giving up because I feel like I’ll never make it happen it’s been hard. But seeing this and all the realistic advice you give while being a small business owner really gives me encouragement!

I started an etsy shop (NotYesterday) back in 2021, it never really did too well and i always planned on revamping it but still have yet to get to it. But after watching this i have a new motivation to get it done! I will revamp this coming year and reopen my sticker shop in June! You have been a huge inspiration not only in the realm of small business but in how you live your life so well. Thank you for the motivation and inspiration to start again!

you have such a wholesome vibe

OMG I never realised how close to 1 MILLION subscribers ❤🎉 Honestly you are so close, it literally could be any day now.

@Mel_playz16

5 ай бұрын

ikr? i cant wait

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

😭🩷

I started my business a year ahead of yours, but you still inspire me. THANK YOU! ☺️🫶🏻

This is my first video of yours im seeing and youre so sweet this was really encouraging. I ve been so nervous about starting

The queen has posted again!!

Thank you so much for sharing this ✨I've been watching your videos for a while now, seeing how you've been growing and you're always an inspiration to me 💜 next year is going to be a great year 💪🏻 take care

You know why I like you? Because as a business person you share when things become problematic and not that other people don't but with you it feels realistic on top of that you show or tell us how or when you fix it. That's why I like you you're transparente

I love putting your videos as a background noise, u have. such a calm voice

So so happy to have found this video! Business has been slow recently but i still try everyday to show up!!

girl youre going to make me cry🥹 thank you sooo much for this video I really appreciate every thing you said❤ Im in the process of starting my handmade jewelry business that Ive been putting off for years now, again thank you for inspiring me with your words 💖

So happy I found this video, just started my little sticker shop and just got so overwhelmed with all the other amazing artists on the site. Hoping one day to grow to an independent site but one step at a time. Thank you so much for this video again made my day 10x better ❤😊

I love your videos, they inspire me so much. I was too afraid to start selling some jewelry I was making until I saw your videos. Thank you for giving me the confidence I so desperately needed.

This is so timely that I just found your channel! I've started KZread during the pandemic to share my journey in rediscovering art. I have been inconsistent...because, well, life happens. But I am claiming 2024 and finally, I will join an art market soon. :')

YOU GO GIRLLLLL !!! Happy to see a great friend developing and reaching far to this stage of life ❤🌟 All the best for upcoming career ✨ Happy new year Annika in adv 💜

This was the right video for me to see right now. I am starting my own shop in Q1 of 2024.

I appreciate you for sharing this. Thank you so much!

This video is so sweet!! I kinda wanna start with it! Anyways thank you, you're a really sweet person❤

Thank you so much for sharing. I started trying to sell at craft markets in September last year and I've failed. It's so encouraging to hear that it doesn't happen overnight. 💕

This has been such a joy to watch. This is one of the best and easy video to watch and understand. Thank you so much for sharing. I have been sitting on building a business for around 2-3 years. You’re right about starting. My issue was starting. I started creating a Fear list, listing out all the reasons why I don’t want to start or my fears of starting so I can acknowledge, accept, and working through them. I have also changed my “business name” so many times. Hahaha! Right not it’s Adorkable Studio. Will it change later on? Who knows! Haha! Again, thank you for the information in this video! ❤ Right, so why now? Now, because I’ve been in this endless cycle of unhappiness with being at a job that does not fulfill me. I have never been able to stay at a job for more than 3 years. No, that is not something to be proud of, it is a sign. A trend. A pattern. I’m ready to break that cycle. Ready to end that pattern. Right now, in my mind, the only solution I can think of is starting my own business. Will it work? I have no idea. But I won’t even know till I try right? So, 2024 will be that year. Wish me luck!!! I need Universe on my side. (Please, Universe?) P.S this is going into my journal entry for today. Haha!

I love your videos so much, you really make my day brighten when my mood is low, and your video really brings me motivation. You have grown so much, keep up the great work, and have a wonderful day!

I am so proud of how you've grown Annika and I feel so happy that you beleive in us to do what we want to do!

thank you for this video! lots of love for u annika, take care

Thank you for making this video 🥺✨ I’m starting my own art business and get overwhelmed with the process… you literally save me ❤

@Barnabydemossienaux

3 ай бұрын

me too!! good luck

I am trying to start my business soon and this video helped me a lot. thank you so much!

Ty for this heart to heart, im going to give it my best effort this year. Its been on my heart and mind since I can remember and I finally belive in myself enough to think I can pull it off. lol We'll see. Can't wait to binge your channel!!! Take Care

Thank you, Annika. I know this is a bit weird but i feel like im one of your biggest fans/students xD Ive watched since the beginning and this means so much that you have done this video to cheer us on and help us. It IS Hard but this truly really helps, so thank you!

Thank uuu! This was so motivational! I technically started a small business but i haven’t been posting consistently enough on social media bc i need a proper set up to take pictures 😅. Its funny how lighting and taking pictures are the hardest part for me but i guess everyone has parts which they find more difficult.

I been watching your channel from the beginning and due my health issues its for to get started. So thank you for sharing this video to help with my art shop !

@alyssap7405

5 ай бұрын

Do you have any brands or companies that you use for your stickers, prints, etc?

omg i used to watch your channel in quarantine and loved that u were from the same state as me :,) idk what happened but im so glad i found u again- its been so long the last time i was here you just moved out!!

Thank you! This is very helpful to me and many others! God loves you!❤

Much needed motivation ❤🎀🎉 Thank you

Thank you so much!! I’ve been really nervous about making an online store front for my business because I was scared that it wasn’t going to look right or be good enough and honestly this video really helped me!! My own nervousness has honestly demotivated me but I feel a little more confident after this video. 🌸💕

@ciannamentoor201

4 ай бұрын

I make handmade crystal and beaded jewellery -anklets,bracelets,necklaces,earrings 🤞🏾but I do want to add more products in the future.

Thank you annika you are an inspiration for a small business owner like me 🥺

You are one of my inspiration last year when I started my shop. I love stationaries however, I am not good at drawing or arts so I have decided to have an online printing shop where I make notepad, stickers, planners for other businesses. I am from the Philippines, I wish I could support you by purchasing your products however, it is expensive for the shipping so I just support you by binge watching your vlogs while working! Thank you!

Thank you so much for this video! I am a bit overwhelmed after watching it but you provided me with helpful knowledge on how to navigate with starting a small business and growing an audience.

thank you so much Annika! you are really my inspiration on starting my small business. I really need those encouraging words right now😭 I'm also running my small business on Instagram and one of my new years wish this year is to give it again a try to be more consistent and pursue my passion on making my products. This video is so comforting and pls make more videos like this. ILY💙

Cyndicat Budgets, my KZread Channel as well as my Etsy Shop! I sell to the Budgeting Community and started with digital products. Also I was 68 years young when I started. Thank you for sharing the information!! 😽😽

@annikasleaf

5 ай бұрын

🥹🩷

@thespiritofyou1836

5 ай бұрын

You’re inspiring!

Really really love your video's!!! It makes me so calm ❤

thank you! this has helped me a lot!!!!

This is the best video ever ive seen on small business ❤

Thanks so much for the motivation tip. I've been trying to figure out how to keep myself motivated in a healthy way and I think the Pinterest board idea may help! If I'm properly motivated I think I can be more consistent than I have been. Great video and advice. Thank you!

Thanks for your insight! I want to open my own sticker shop this year! I love your insight.

i love this style of video from you and the advice you gave is really awesome.

That‘s really helpful video and encouraged me a lot😭 I've been so struggling about how to open a small business and just want to give up... but I feel confident now after watched this video! Let's do it together!

Hi I’m actually starting a small business and I came across your channel. And this is the first channel I could actually listen to without being stress.confused, or procrastinating. I hope to see more videos like this! Thank you. (Ps ima drop my channel for my business in a couple weeks)

Thank you so much for this video annika 😫💕 I’ve wanted to start a a small business for soo long and this video is so informative and inspiring 👍🏽

She’s so pretty :) Your aesthetic is inspiring me

Im going to try to start a small business to get tuition. Thank you so much for this wonderful guide!!

Just this year I also launch my small business ❤ thank you so much for this. Been struggling since I have to juggle school works and business but I really enjoyed it.