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.

Charlene Hoffman

I have been very lucky in my community. My friends are my biggest supporters. My friends support my business in so many ways. I have been lucky enough to have a community that shares information about local markets, posts on their social media and tell their friends, family about my products. My friends are always willing to lend a hand when i need help. My family all support me and are willing to do anything to help me build my business Read more>>

Michelle Jackson

I’ve been in the makeup business for almost 3 years. I’ve encountered so many things, and I learn as I go and continue to grow. When I first thought of creating this business, I just knew I would have orders and appointments running over because I knew quite a few people and from what I know, I’m a good person. Read more>>

Jeremy Gray

Maybe the biggest challenge in my filmmaking career since I’ve moved to Los Angeles has been delivering on a crowd-funded short film project that has been in the works for over four years. Long story short: my actor/filmmaker girlfriend Molly and I hatched up a short film idea way back when we first moved to LA in 2018. Read more>>

Devin Henry

Since I’ve created Grow Entertainment, I’ve learned how difficult it can be to get support from friends/family. Although, there are some friends/family that will support you, networking will take you a long way. Whether networking takes place through advertisements on social media, going to socialize with business vendors, or just talking in the community, you need to develop that support as a business owner. Read more>>

Mixed by Jellz

I don’t really ask any friends or family members to support anything I do. I feel if you see me promoting my business and I have to ask for your support, the support is not genuine. A lot of entrepreneurs really rely on their family and friends for support then get discouraged when they don’t get it. The way I look at it is why let the 15 people you know who didn’t support you control your business, why not focus on the billions of people in the world that you don’t know that will gladly support you. Read more>>

Danielle Mattocks

I have a very large family, and I am grateful, that they have been supportive of my small business since its formation. Upon, presenting my idea of “The Brunch Lady”, I explained my purpose and mission of sharing my hobby of cooking with the public, which brought much motivation and encouragement. Luckily, I haven’t had to ask my friends and family to support my business, as it has been instinctive. Read more>>

Chelsea Gault

Asking family and friends to support your business should be super easy. In today’s world everything is revolved around social media. When I first opened my business, I did a lot of sessions for family and friends. Read more>>