The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Running a business is always full of challenges every day. It’s a rollercoaster that’s fun when things go smoothly and potentially really challenging, both financially and mentally, when things are bad. I have learned to be patient and to keep working through the tough times, evaluating my strategy and focusing even harder, going that extra mile that no one expects. The tougher the journey is, the more joy you will feel when you reach your goal.
I remember when I launched my first business, I was supposed to showcase the first order at a big trade show. I had invested all my money into this business and just 2 weeks before the show, the factory called me and said that they would not be able to deliver in time. I was devastated. Without the products, the show would be a catastrophe and I would probably lose my business. I was determined to find a solution, so I took the first plane to China, went to the factory and begged the factory owner for my products to be made. They were ready 2 days before the show and I managed to check in every box into the plane, arriving to the show just in time. We sold every single product I had and it was truly one of the happiest moments in my life.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
There are many pros: The freedom to work with my passion, set my own time, travel all around the world and meet wonderful people. Doing good business and helping people’s lives.
The cons are the mental stress when things are tough, the weight of the financial responsibility for my employees and their families. The incredible amount of work hours that are required. There are lots of things I had to sacrifice because of the time invested in the business.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
We hope that our products can reach and help more parents and babies around the world. We want to become a global brand and influence other companies to focus more on environmentally conscious products.
Visit the Herobility website to learn more about their products. You can also check them out on Facebook and Instagram.
