We were lucky to catch up with Stacie Smith recently and have shared our conversation below.
Stacie , appreciate you joining us today. What was it like going from idea to execution? Can you share some of the backstory and some of the major steps or milestones?
During the pandemic is when my plans went from ideas to execution. I was working at a gym and they were in panic mode to stay open and trying to stay essential. This caused me to be over worked and unhappy with my situation. I’ve always believed in doing things that fulfill my journey so I wrote down my vision and made it plain. I then decided to create FitPlug Memphis.
I have a degree in Health Science concentration in Therapeutic studies. I always workout and love all things health, wellness, and beauty so FitPlug is not only a brand but it is a lifestyle. FitPlug is an online clothing store that features workout clothes, casual clothes, accessories, meal plans, and ebooks for men and women.
Once everything was streamlined with FitPlug I decided to go to cosmetology school and continue Sweet Blinx Beauty. Sweet Blinx Beauty started as a makeup service and strip lash company, but has now branched out as a full service salon. Services include Shampoo, Braids, Wig Installs, Makeup, Lash Services, and more.
Stacie , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
l always have had a passion for health,,wellness and beauty. I have my bachelors in Health a science concentration in Therapeutic Studies. I’ve been a Zumba instructor for 7 years I’ve dedicated my life to finding the best performing workout clothing for women and men of all shapes. I have my cosmetology license.
I have always done hair and created beauty trends that are used today
Can you open up about how you funded your business?
The first 2 years I funded my business with my paychecks and then I got into credit and began to establish credit to buy into my business. I didn’t know anything about starting a business I just started! I did my research and I’m learning more and more daily.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
Social media platforms , word of mouth have really helped me to move my market and create clientele. Through these different platforms I’m able to show how great the products are that I sell daily.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sweetblinxbeauty.as.me/ https://fitplugmemphis.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sweetblinxmemphis?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetBlinxBeauty?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaceGlam
- Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/sweet-blinx-beauty-memphis
- Other: Google: Sweet Blinx Beauty (901) 877-4065
Image Credits
Sweet Blinx Beauty and clients