We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Monique Butler a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Monique, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.
The idea of my Sweet Tooth Water Bottles came from my kids birthday parties and wanting to do different party favors. I saw a chance to do something unique and different and I made it into something greater. My water bottles have went from cartoon characters to NFL sports team to even movie characters. The possibilities are endless and it definitely makes you feel like a kid again.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
My name is Monique, I am a mother of 3. I have lived in Kansas City, Mo since I was 3 years old. I graduated college in 2015 with an Associate Degree in Medical Billing and Coding.
I have worked in the medical field for 8 years. In 2019 I decided to take a break from working and focus on my health. While focusing on my health, I needed somewhere to focus my thoughts and extra engery and decided to do parties and gifts to pass the time.
It gave me the creative outlet I needed, to balance health, and home life, but to also find me again outside of being a mother, and a homemaker.
In 2019 I also got married. My wedding was the first big event I did. I did everything myself, down to my dress. My decorations, centerpieces, candy table, dessert table, bouquets etc were all designed and hand crafted by me. It was definitely a event I will always remember.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
Social media and the PTA at my kids school has been the best source of new clients.
How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?
Popup shops, Emails and Social media are ways I keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.storyeventplanningandgifts.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076231275597