Thursday, September 14th, 2006
The big announcement!
Last week I posted that I was going to make an announcement at the craft fair last weekend. Well, I did and I have to admit that although I said all the details would be pounded out by then, they aren’t. That’s ok though. They’re progressing and there’s a chance that everything could fall through, but I don’t think they will. (knock on wood) So, drum roll please…..
Coming in 2007, Ekcetera Productions will be opening a retail creative store featuring creative workshops, a creative computer lab, DIY photo studio, home decor projects and ideas, and so many more creative products and services! I am SO excited to embark on this venture and have received much enthusiasm from everyone that I have spoke with about this project. I am working on obtaining about 2800 sq ft of space to house this creative DIY studio. What a dream space it will be for me and hopefully others who share my passion!
This has been in the works for a while - taking care of all the preliminary details to see if such a store would be a possible undertaking for my husband and I. Thankfully I have received nothing but support from family and friends. They have been amazing at supporting my dreams. The entire process, to be honest, feels a little unorganized and hap-hazard at the moment, but I’ve read and studyed enough about successful entrepreneurs to know that businesses that start out like this and succeed are often founded by a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants gal (or guy) like me.
Who knows if this will be a success? I sure don’t. MBA school (affectionately called “B” school [standing for “business”] in the industry) teaches me that I must have ample research and financial calculations before taking on a project of this proportion. However, entrepreneurship school teaches me that I don’t have the money or resources to make such caculated decisions, so often times my gut is what counts. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve certainly done my homework - I’ve tested my idea and run so many financial projections your head would spin. However, I’m taking a gamble that I have an equal amout of both knowledge and gut to make this work. Maybe some day I can look back at this blog and say, “Wow, I was so young and stuipd, but at least I followed my gut!”
on Sunday, September 17th, 2006 at 10:36 am:
Kelly, you’re a genius. I think you’re greatest strength has always been your belief in yourself. Ekcetera is going to be a success simply because you’re behind it. You’re doing great babe!