Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion into a living? In this episode, we interview Candace Meade, a mom of five whose passion for sewing led to her successful business "Duke and Fox." The popularity of her handmade embroidered dog and cat collars (and accessories like snacks and bandanas) catapulted her to the top 1% of Etsy sellers (out of 2.5 million shops.) Listen in as Candace talks about how she balances a thriving business with parenthood, her strategies for communication and marketing, and what advice she has for so many of you listening who are growing your own businesses. You'll hear about how she navigates creating in her studio and managing employees with five kids at home, and what life (and business) has been like since the pandemic You'll be inspired by this momtrepreneur and her story!
You can finde Duke and Fox at the website linked here and on Etsy and Facebook.
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