how starting a small business changed my life (& it can change yours too!) ✿ let's be vulnerable
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Tammy Dinh
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 01:54 intro
01:55 - 04:20 prologue
04:21 - 07:51 courage
07:51 - 09:28 confidence
09:29 - 12:40 mindset
12:41 - 14:10 flexibility
14:11 - 16:32 discipline & self love
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from one uncomfy person to another, i hope this video brings you comfort. thank you so, so much for being here
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Oh btw when u have this hair u look like the queen of hearts actor in Alice in Bordeline!
I almost cried when you talked abou helping your parents with their trip and their health (teeth). You are really wonderful, and I'm glad you found your way to success and happiness.
Me too
nah, I cried
I definitely teared up
Definitely ugly cried over here
i didn’t expect staring a small shop would be so hard until i did it myself. it took me 4+ months to even post one listing/product and now that its been 7 months I only did 1 sale. However that one sale is what keeps me going. Awesome video!
I wish you success. Keep going, never give up. ❤
I'm literally at the start of starting my own business, I have dreamt about it so many times and after 9 years of already being self employed but not really doing what I love, this video helped me so so much to realise that choosing something you love can also trickle down to your core self, the ones you love and the best version of you in the future. "I don't have tobe the best" really clicked with me. Thank you so much and I wish you and all the people here who embark on their own little business adventure all the best ❤
@@Ethereal359 same for you!
where do you sell? what do you sell? website?
@@sweets3445 I am selling engraved silver necklaces. Idea started with engraving fingerprint on a silver pendant and now I am also considering other engravings like coordinates, initials, etc. I have started selling on ETSY and am considering opening a website.
"If you are nervous about something just find a way to be excited about it" - loved it
I reallly resonate with the thought that you "don't see self-employment as a risk -- people go through life working hard 9-5, being unhappy, and in the end they're laid off anyway". When you have the knowing that you have the skills to sustain yourself, it's a superpower. You don't depend on some X employer, it's just one of many options. 💪
This video hit me hard. I'm a young father, broke with no parents so no support. Times looking bleak but I have to do right by my daughter and just start somewhere.
EDIT : I THANK EVERYONE FOR THE KIND WORDS AND ENCOURAGEMENT. GOD BLESS Y'ALL
Every thing will get better don’t stop believing bro , sending prayers and love to you and your daughter 💕🫶🏽
@@cholav3341 Thanks for that. At least you find good people once in a while online
Keep going, man! ☀️☀️
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You are going places with your attitude!
Wish you the best🧡
channeling you lots of love and energy. you'll be doing great
I cried with you... that line "If I mess up, who was gonna help my family" shook me for real. The pressure of being the eldest just hit hard. Even though there are 4 of us, I can't lean on anyone. Everyone has their problems, and it's tough for me to open up to any of them. But thank you, Tammy. I felt that I wasn't alone in my problems and was able to let out some steam. Much love
Totally. Eldest child pressures. Sending love and luck 💚❤️🍀
I'm not the eldest, but I have the same experience.
This is so true, I started making jewelry but I was so scared, literally cried when I got a first order and then I didn’t have orders but a complete stranger gave me the motivation to keep going and now it’s my income, i do what i love its amazing, some stress of course but support really helps
Do you have an Instagram page??
Wondering the same@@vandasousa4272
I'd want to check out your page
I never thought I’d start my own business, but something has finally clicked within me during the last few weeks. People like you and many others (even my parents who are business owners themselves) have shown me that life can be different. I’ve realized that I will not have the stamina to work jobs I don’t like, with people I don’t like, for money that isn’t even that great just so that way I can potentially retire comfortably. I detest the whole idea and it feels like a trap into a miserable existence.
Now I’m standing on the edge about to make a decision I never thought I’d make and I’m itching with excitement. I’m finally betting on myself instead of waiting for someone else to do that.
"I don't have to be the best. I'm still valuable". How healthy of a mindset. Thank you! I'll post it somewhere around the house to remember.
your point about "not having to be the best" really resonated with me because I recently came to this realization too!
I see people on Instagram all the time who are just so much more naturally artistic, who have more training, who are seasoned professionals, etc. And it discouraged me for years because I wasn't at their level despite drawing pretty much all my life and sometimes being older than these talented people!
One day I sat down and had this realization though: I'm good enough at art that I can draw pretty much anything that makes me happy. Anything I want. And for now, that's good enough. If the time comes that I can ever afford to go to art school then I'll take it, but for now, I study on my own schedule, improve at my own pace, and rest happy knowing that my childhood self would be really happy with what she can do now~
I think having technical skill doesn't need to be a hindrance. Quirky stuff that is authentic can resonate with people while technical skill but lack of authenticity can be uninspiring at best.
this !!!
@starsnoir- I’ve known several artists who do great work and make a decent living selling their art. Funny thing about them is that not one of them have ever attend a formal art school. They do not have a ‘fine arts degree’. They have learned by doing. Occasionally, they will purchase a book that interests them and try to learn more about their art that way. Do your own work. Do what pleases you. Eventually, others will see what you do and many will like what they see. From there your business will grow.
I started my business in 2023 and have a year under my belt. 200+ sales with minimal advertising and no social media. Sometimes I get down on myself bc I can only work so much and also have to be available to help my kids in homeschool. I'm at the Sapling stage and I'm proud of it. I wonder what will happen this year when I create a Shopify and steer my sales funnel directly at it via Instagram and Pinterest. I struggle with balancing "me" time, "family" time and videogaming for relaxation and my burgeoning watercoloring hobby. Discipline, focus, balance, and Sleep. I'm adding in daily walks now for the endorphins. Loved your video. I heard "you", so thanks for sharing. It resonated w me. ❤❤
Good luck!
I started in 2023 also, and I JUST got my first sale! Feeling ecstatic about it honestly 🤩 You’re doing GREAT with 200+ already, and I’m so happy for you! Tammy inspired me to finally start my journey and it’s wonderful seeing so many people tell their success stories in her comments!
You totally got this ❤
I'm a Capricorn too twin where have u been
1. Stop playing video games. 2. Stop playing video games. Also your store sounds a lot like mine, I did around 220+ clients in my sneaker reselling store. What market are you in?
Thank you for sharing. This is truly inspirational.
Things I am learning from this video:
- Take calculated risks (develops courage)
- I may not be the best in something, but I still can be valuable in that. (develops confidence)
- Be excited about what makes you anxious. (develops mindset)
- Set boundaries, improve yourself, forgive yourself, correct yourself. (develops discipline and self-love)
- Starting a small business is like planting a tree, it requires patience, hard work, and persistence on a daily basis.
That part where you said “nobody values my time more than myself”.
That is 1000%
Which is why I believe some of us have huge drive and value our time due to past experiences.
As someone who is also pretty anxious I loved the idea you mentioned of turning that anxious feeling into a feeling of excitement. Changing my mindset is the first step!
Nice perspective! Although as someone more pessimistic I must say luck is often involved in the success of many businesses, even when it doesn't seem that way. I think the fact that your social channel grew so quickly in the beginning probably gave you a nice boost to keep pursuing your dream. And of course, your hard work and dedication also pays off. However, I've seen many people who have struggled for years to gain tractions on the things they love to make. Artists who make great art and yet their work never get picked up by the algoritum. And while I love seeing the success of your small business. I have seen so many other similar arts & crafts stores having to close down due to falling sales because of the recession. And it can be more soul crushing than doing a boring job that pays the bills.
I'm not suggesting that people shouldn't take risks in starting their own businesses. But I do suggest not entirely believing that hard work will lead to success. Luck is a very important factor. And it is often out of our control. We mostly hear from stories of sucessful businesses, but I think hearing the stories of how businesses went down can be beneficial too. And to build a more realistic picture of starting a business.
I work for a corporate company currently and I hate it, I feel stuck to start my own craft business, I can make art and design art, still try to find my way to get there…that’s why I come here to see how you do it, you are doing great! Now I still think of what to make for sell and get it started. So happy for your achievement.
I am in a similar position, I'm feeling stuck with my art and something that has been unbelievably and ridiculously helpful has been reading the artists way, finding creators (like uncomfy co and gabriellarosie) who are trying to foster support for artistic practises. I hope you find what you want to sell 💜
@@ephemeral_artsI’ve started reading it and I really like it ❤ I definitely recommend it as well
You are the perfect example of extreme ownership, gratitude and abundance mindset. Huge kudos!
Your voice is so calming and very supportive, I quit my job 8 months ago and I don't ever want to go back! I want to work for myself at my own pace :) Thanks for sharing your journey!
Your journey sounds exactly like mine, which is incredibly encouraging. I grew up in a financial struggle too, went to university for fashion design for the exact same reasons. I didn't think taking the fine arts route was a smart decision in terms of risk. But like you, I never had that passion for what I did. I got my degree and went straight to working low skill, dead end jobs just to survive without grinding at something mentally exhausting that I wasn't interested in.
In May 2023 I started Coy Apricot. At 500 followers I also thought 'this could be something'.
I'm still small, but I really relate to you. Following your journey gives me a sense of comfort within my own.
thank you for showing that being vulnerable means being strong. and I also love names of the chapters, it's so poetic! ✿
Hi Tammy, I was also a graphic designer too. (The fact that I said "was"...) I actually yearn to be a fine artist and also produce my own merchandise. I really identify with the worry that no one would care about my art and that there are so many people out there who are already established and started way earlier than I had. I always wanted to be an artist and not a graphic designer. I went into graphic design because I was afraid I couldn't make a living from my art without someone else giving me a direction or purpose for my art. And yet while I was a graphic designer, I hated that I had very minimal creative freedom. In the end I was just afraid to stand alone and I severely lacked the confidence back then to pursue my dreams of starting my own creative business and expressing my creativity my own way. I felt like my creativity only had value if it was in the service of someone else's purpose because then I would get paid. It was such a unhealthy place to be in, now that I realise it.
The transparency and honesty in your sharing here in this video is so encouraging and refreshing to me. It gives me so much hope for my dreams because up til then I only found myself around very judgemental, negative people who made me feel like my art and my ideas and my voice were worthless.
Thank you so much for your video. It brought some healing and hope to me :)
Hell yes, Sarah. All of this. I’m in the same boat struggling as a pharmacy tech when I want to make art. It’s terrifying to start and to keep going.
@@MeghanHarker Hi Meghan, thanks for your reply
I did this 3 months ago. I quit my corporate job and pursued full time artist and I failed. I am unemployed and looking for a job rn bec the funds are not looking good 😂
I think in another video Tammy mentioned how you should should treat your first business as a really intense hobby. Work really hard in your free time, use that passion to start- while still having that ‘safe job’ income. Now that you are looking for a new job, this may be a great opportunity to find something that better fits your needs! Something with less stress, better hours, no OT or outside responsibilities (just generalizing a corporate job lol)- so that way you have more time to create your product, advertise, learning the in’s and out’s…
I think I can speak for everyone in the comments and small businesses community when I say I wish you good luck and happiness in your new found path!
Childhood trauma is real. Self care would include going to a supportive therapist so you can really work through what happened to you. I worked at Yale Medical school where so many young adults were healed. You deserve it. Everyone does. You rock!!! ❤❤❤🐶🐶🐶👁️🧬🌗🌷🌺🌋🎨🎨
i want to quit my job and purse my art but im so lost in the dark on how to even start. Ur videos help me calm my anxiety and continue and push myself to try more
Hi Tammy, as a Vietnamese I do understand every thing you were going through with finalcial struggle and family expectation. I used to taking interior design as my major in university and was going to have a full time job in front of the PC for endless hours.
And at my internship time during 3rd year I also felt the need to pursuit other paths that would fulfill me more. And yeah, the pandemic hit and I got the chance to reflect so much and decided to go other way.
Now I am teaching art for kids to fill up the bills while doing handicrafts and study astrology to pursuit my dreams.
In Vietnam its kinda hard to sell handicrafts at its true price cuz people still not willing to pay higher price for "just a handmade stuff" :(
but your vids give me so much strength and compassion for keep going on w this path.
thank you so much & wish you peaceful love ❤
Wonderful to get a better insight into Uncomfy's initial beginnings.
Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring early small business owners like myself as we set out to forge our own paths.
I also started a small business where I design custom Lego models and sometimes 3D models. It's been 8 months or so since I started and it really pushes you to explore life in general, it makes you understand how money works and how selling / buying works, it makes you understand the value of money and so many other things and all of those things can actually be fun to explore. I think that for me the most important lesson I got from all of this so far is that peace of mind and satisfaction can come to us at any moment, but we delay that moment or think that it is somewhere else to be found. When I combined my passion and business together, I also found the satisfaction I was craving and I am more relaxed since I know I may be able to fully support myself in the future.
I should mention that it took me 3 years of trying and giving up all sorts of business ideas, first time I tried at 18
My sister wants to start a business but is so nervous!
I will have to show her this to help!
thank you so much for this video and being so open and venerable it has come at the perfect time for me as l am in a difficult place at the moment and lost my sense of my place in the world and my purpose, today l am starting a new chapter to literally start over again and get my business back up and running but first doing creative things just for me, for all those that are also struggling never ever give up just open your heart to reconnect to your creative spark and shine x
I just started my business 4 months ago and resigned my full time job at 33. It’s scary, but I’m proud of you! You’ve got this.
you are a massive inspiration. i've been wanting to change something in my life for a few months now and i think i've narrowed it down to a creative small business and watching you inspires me so much
I’m all on board with starting my own business and have recently concluded for myself that having a small business where I sell handmade things and studio vlogging all of that would be my dream job.
But my problem is I’m a little stumped on where to begin! Even to begin planning is looking vast. I’m trying to figure out the beginning of my business plan just so I can start where I’m happy and not start so haphazardly. It’ll be challenging but I would love to push through to the other side soon.
I grew up with my parents fighting and screaming about finance. My mom would pull me out in the middle of their fight and make me fight for her. I raised my 2 youngest siblings.
Now at 40 my life (mentally, financially, &physically) is in a sewage. Thanks mom.
I feel sorry for u love, i hope and pray the rest of your life will full of happiness, blessings and trauma free peace with financial abundance ameen ❤
I am so sorry you had to grow up so fast. I hope you can draw the line and put those past traumas behind you. A sense of family responsibility is a really good trait, but protecting your own peace is even more important. Live life for you. Wish you the best, friend.
There comes a point when we have to stop blaming our parents for our dysfunctions. They were probably doing as good as they could, and after 40 years, you've had plenty of time to get therapy, get resilient, and begin to build the life you want. The good thing is you are still alive and have some time to pivot into the life you want.
@@Annie080875
At 40 im still taking care of my mom and my dad. They old and dying.
At 40 you need to stand in your own two feet and be a responsible adult. I don’t doubt your story, but you don’t know your parents back stories - they were once children too. Let go of the past, draw from your inner strength, and move on.
Hey Tammy! Love that your past self said "no" to working for corporate! Sounds like your collaborations with corporate were enjoyable.
So happy you've made a comfy life through your self-employed creative endeavors! And how meaningful to give to your parents.
Somewhere I came across the phrase/quote:
Only compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
Many Blessings!💗
I'm a pharmacist, but I also have a passion for art. I recently decided to open a TikTok account to share my art because I don't want to neglect my passion. Thank you for the video.
Hey Gurl!
Fellow Capricorn here!
everything you said and went through in your life is so felt to me! Thank you so much for putting it out and sharing. Thank you for taking this courageous step.
I am an astrologer by profession and soul, but stuck in my 9-5 because I have to support my family, live up to their expectations and pay my bills as well. More than this, i donot have the courage to go to my employer and tell them i want to quit my job because there is so much at stake for me. I'm so scared of being alone. The more i desire an independent life for me, the more the fear within me rises.
watching you vide gave me some sense of hope in myself and time.
also, just want to say one more thing!
You helping your dad get a dental procedure is so Capricorn of you because Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, rules bones and teeth!
Have an amazing day! And Thank you
Thank you for always sharing and inspiring me and others! As a small business owner (4 months in ) it really helps to hear that my hard work will be appreciated by others one day and that I just have to be me 🌷thank you
Hello my fellow earth sign ❤ (Virgo here ♍️🙋🏾♀️) First off I want to thank you so much for your transparency in your videos and overall on your channel. I personally think that 100% of the things you touched on and spoke about in this video really resonated with me because here lately I’ve found myself deciding to go on my own path by starting my own small business after completing school for Software Engineering and realizing that while it’s a cool skillset its not what will ultimately make me happy in life for a career. I think that seeing your video come up on my CZcams feed is my sign to go for what I really want in life and I appreciate your encouragement. ❤ I love your art btw!
this video was so wholesome, so thanks for it. I also run a small business and i have easy days and other times like right now, i'm experiencing extreme overwhelm and i'm not sure how to move forward. Especially after experiencing a lot of set backs and having to re route so many times it gets exhausting. so thank you so much. much love
Tammy your video touched me so deeply, especially when you talked about how you helped your Dad with his dental work. As someone who has experienced dental issues too, your helping really got to me. I literally said out loud, “Oh Tammy!” I love your videos. I’m uncomfy too.
I literally love your content... Thank you for being yourself, Tammy!
Love ya
I love making art and have always played with idea of selling it because I can’t think of anything I’d rather do for the rest of my life but I always end up getting scared/uncomfy (lol) with taxes and setting things up from a legal perspective 💔
I can really relate to that, I´m the same! It´s so scary :(
Same here. That's why I am still working and starting now in social media seems really difficult. I see so many amazing artists so underrated. Good luck!💕
@@ArtwithOlga Thank you!💕 Yes, it´s really difficult getting an audience on social media, but hopefully we will get there :) Good luck to you as well!!
you're so sweet to your parents, you've got my respect
YOUR SKIN IS SO GLOWYYYY
Thank you so much for this video! I really love these kinds of videos where you’re kind of like a big sister giving advice to us newer artists who are still trying to figure themselves and their small business out. I feel like this came at a perfect time for me because I’m just starting out my small business since I’m in between jobs. I just got into my first small market, but as I’ve been prepping for it, I’ve been feeling a sense of imposter syndrome or even that maybe I would disappoint my parents if they found out that this is what I’ve been spending my time on. I’m also from a Vietnamese-American family, so I really relate to you and your story. But you’ve made me feel more optimistic, and I look forward to continuing to watch you grow❤️
I want to thank you for this. I am struggling to take a leap of faith and focus on my ideas and dreams, and this proves that it’s possible to succeed.
From somebody at the beginning of my small business, in the midst of impostor syndrome and being lost on what to do next - thank you for this 🥰
Thank you, Tammy ❤
I'm so moved and motivated by this video, thank you so much for sharing this!
Thank you for sharing this Tammy! Crazy how we're countries apart but can't help but feel proud of you. Your gratitude really radiates throughout the whole video ❤
Oh hello! fella Capricorn... Yes, we are delusional but we are hard-working.
OMG really need to listen all of this god bless u!
I always feel so warm and fuzzy after watching your videos, thank you for being you!
So proud of you and happy for you ❤ wishing you so much love and happiness!
thank you a million times over for this video! as a 35y/o, I wish I had this a decade ago. however, getting it now will change the trajectory of my journey for the better!
Thank you for being so open and honest!
Your story about turning setbacks into opportunities is so relatable. It's a reminder that even when life throws curveballs, we have the power to rewrite our own narrative and create something beautiful. 😀
You have inspired me so much. Thank you, Tammy ❤
i literally admire you! thanks for all the advices you encourage a lot of people 🙌🏽
amazing dude! so happy for all your success, wishing you the best for your future
love your video. I have been trying to develop my small business for the last few years. I started off life as super shy and then became a teacher. That made me feel sick but fast forward and I'm now a very confident person. I feel like I wasted years of my life being so shy. However at 54 now I am in the mindset of trying everything and I realised that people don't actually care that you do something stupid, the only person who cares is yourself. I still have not 'made it' however like you say I feel more fulfilled making art. This summer I'm doing an art fair to start to sell my work. Anyway good video and I just thought I would comment. Thanks Rich
It’s amazing to see how small, consistent efforts can grow into something so significant over time.
Thanks for sharing your journey and insights. it's super inspiring!
I am a four kids Mom, your videos can give me the motivation to start my own business, love you! I can feel you how happy and enjoy your life now. Such as good example for me. You do what I want to do. Good Jobs!!
Here's a graphic design student and universe is giving me all the signs to embrace the discomfort now and do sth out of the normal...thank you❤
Thank you for this video. Been watching for a while and your personality has definitely flowered and shines so much now. Wishing you all the best!
I needed this video run. I was giving up on working on my own business full time because it will take so long to make a living off of it, but watching this video, and even family telling me to do what I love, has helped me so much mentally to keep going❤ thank you so much Tammi
Ahhh thank you so much for sharing, I relate so hard to everything you're saying. Also cried. Felt like I was talking to a friend who really understood what was happening in my head, and I felt really seen. Happy for you that you're seeing so much success after all the hard work, and thank you for giving us fellow small artists this pep talk. It is sometimes truly delusion that it'll all work out hahaha and I'm so grateful we have the internet to cheer each other on 💛💛💛
I love this girl. She gives off great vibes
This is so sweet!!!!!! Happy for you, and a VERY good message for anyone and everyone!
I love this. It’s so cool to look back at your self and see how much you’ve grown. ❤
I am grateful for you and your channel. Finding you a year or so ago was one of the biggest blessings. Keep up the wonderful work ❤
omg!! i super love this video! i relate to all the things u said 🥺✨
Thank you. I’m so proud of you.
sweetest and comforting speech ever...thanks
This really touched me❤ I so needed this, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your story. So much of it resonated with me.
Your voice is very gentle
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Needed to hear this, perfect timing, thank you so much for showing up so authentically
"So many people are better than me. But then I realized - I don't have to be the best."
"Instead of just thinking of ideas and letting them die on the back burner, I want to act on them as quickly as I can."
Thank you so much for making this video, Tammy! 💖
God bless and keep shining! 😄✨
This video popped up on my feed on my tv and I had to come to my computer to comment! I'm so glad at watched it! From one small business owner to another, I'm sooo proud of you! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I love your story! It’s very inspired me ❤
Glad you shared your story, so inspiring ✨
Thank you for sharing your journey. It's a light to follow
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I literally got teary eyed listening to your story, we have very similar backstories so I hope eventually I can get to the place of abundance like you've found
OMG, I am listening and crying 😭, such a valuable words
I really love listening to your journey. You are such an inspiration 🥲😍
I love the love you have for yourself 🤍 Amazing content as always
I’m so happy I found your video. Thank you so much
I've watched many videos on CZcams, but Tammy it's really yours (and lofi music) that *truly* bring me comfort
You spoke to my soul! Thank you so much for doing what you do 💜
❤the boost I needed today! 🙏🏼 Thank You so much
I play your videos while I work because your voice is so lovely ☺️
I just found your channel through this video and I have to say that you are a very lovely person 💗 I wish you even more success for the future
You don’t understand how in need of this video I was 😊 thank you ❤
Thank you for this video!!! It helped a lot!! You are an inspiration!!! Glad you have pushed through!!!❤
I’m from Brazil and you have been such an inspiration for me! Thank you so much!❤
this genuinely has made me excited proud of you
This is so inspiring. Thanks you made it, and I can found it. I'm on my CZcams journey and found that it's full of uncertainties. Seeing yours gives me some inspiration.
this was so wholesome and you are so sweet and inspiring, thank you
I haven’t popped in I quite some time, but you came up in my algorithm again (as I’ve been putting more energy towards relaunching my own business)…
I just want to say that I’m crazy proud of you, “kiddo”. Just, wow 💚