What’s your view on asking friends and family to support your brand? We asked members of the community to open up and share their views on this controversial topic. Check out some highlights below.

Haylee Baldwin

I’m a fashion/beauty/lifestyle content creator on social media, so my answer this be pertained to this career field: I think it’s totally okay to ask friends/family to support your business.  Read more>>

Amanda Oros

Asking friends and family for support has felt like a rollercoaster for me. I have some anxiety around feeling rejected, which means that I can struggle to ask the people closest to me for support. Read more>>

Danielle White

Support can come in so many forms! Everyone is struggling right now, so any support you can give to your friends who have small businesses is so needed and appreciated. Read more>>

Natoshia Baer

To me, asking family and friends for support in my business adventure was crucial to get to where I am today. I didn’t ask with any expectations, and I only shared with those closest to me my plans of following my dream to become an author. Read more>>

Janie Dea

I have a great support system all the way around, so I’m not shy when asking for support or help. Splashdown has multiple events a year if they can help, they always do and if not its fine! Read more>>

Iesha Wilkins

At first, I was excited about family and friends joining and supporting my business. Then, as time progressed I learned that those aren’t the people who will support you the most. Read more>>