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.

Danielle Curtis

I used to think that family members and friends would and should immediately support you with no questions asked. I had to learn that just because they are close to you doesn’t mean they will automatically support you or even like what you do. Read more>>

Dana Watts

As this might come off odd sounding since I’m partners in this business with a family member but we don’t typically discuss our business with family members as they can be very negative and discouraging, some friends as well. Read more>>

Destiny Sampson

Honestly, I use to care about asking friends and family to support me and felt uncomfortable and weird about it. I would be so nervous, but the worst they can say is no… Read more>>

Jada Marks

A lot of my business comes from word of mouth. I have found that family and friends will gladly tell people about my business. I would say half my clients come from family or friends telling people about my business. Read more>>