There is often more than one right answer, and this seems to be particularly true for the question of whether folks should lean on family and friends for support with the brands. Your circumstances, relationships and other factors can determine what’s right for you – but we wanted to get a conversation going on the topic as it’s something that comes up often in our chats with entrepreneurs and creatives in the community.

Tori Wentz

Never be afraid to ask for help. The worst thing they can do is say no. The ask – no matter how big or small – is out there. It’s up to them how they respond to it. Everything is going to eventually get done. From personal experiences, I had countless of times asking family, friends, and strangers for help – and every time I have asked, each time has surprised me. One time I was at an AutoZone, trying to check the batteries in one of my buses. Read more>>

Robin Flemming

I often hear people talk about how their friends and family do not support their business. Most people think of support when it comes to business as “did they purchase my goods or services”. I often tell my friends and business associates that “most of the time your friends and family are not your clients, and guess what? That is okay.” Support doesn’t always come in the form of money. It comes in sharing with others what you do, texting, calling or emailing referrals. Read more>>