AM I TOO YOUNG TO OWN A BUSINESS?

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  • @alexisgutierrez9742
    @alexisgutierrez9742 6 років тому +39

    Alli, a huge majority of people who doubt you are vocalizing their own insecurities and projecting them onto you. So glad you listened to your gut and inner voice!

  • @ArmyGF88
    @ArmyGF88 6 років тому +30

    You just made me cry. I NEEDED this video so badly. I've wanted to have a boutique since I was a teenager and I took a different path because of naysayers. I'm miserable. I wake up every morning wanting to cry because I have to do a job I HATE but I stay because it's all I know and I'm paid very well. A few months ago, I saw one of your videos and you inspired me to open my business then and I started the process and lost momentum due to being so busy and tired from my day job. I'm also fearful. But I need to push past it. This is my DREAM and I won't be happy until I go for it. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your encouraging, insightful videos. You don't know how much you're helping me.

  • @cindygonzalez4271
    @cindygonzalez4271 6 років тому +18

    I so needed this! I’m a newly online boutique owner and i feel like there’s so many people that are doubting that I’ll get anything out of it and I’m ready to prove them all wrong! ❤️

  • @stephlyndsey3932
    @stephlyndsey3932 6 років тому +8

    Yes to another crazy boutique story 😆 People always look down on young people bc they have regrets and too much baggage to go back and follow their dreams! Shrug it off and be a success!

  • @anifa.mu123
    @anifa.mu123 6 років тому +33

    I go to school for business and I hate it but I have a passion for running my own business one day. I guess you don’t have to be smart in college, to run your own business.

  • @kiarainez4046
    @kiarainez4046 6 років тому +21

    I’ve always wanted to open a boutique and but I’m starting to give up, but this video gave me inspiration again

    • @MyeshaBryant
      @MyeshaBryant 6 років тому +1

      KIARA INEZ Don't give up! Stay motivated. You can do it, continue to research and take it one day one step at a time. I don't know you but I believe in you! Wish you many blessings 💜

  • @AllAboutYarim
    @AllAboutYarim 6 років тому +4

    Where is the LOVE button here. I really needed to hear this. I have been procrastinating the opening of my online store. I am a perfectionist when it comes to my store that I just don't feel that I am completely ready. But after hearing you, I am just gonna go for it and work with what I have. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @MrsRobinson8
    @MrsRobinson8 5 років тому

    It’s even worse when you have an idea and you doubt yourself smh I struggle with this

  • @jbieberxoxolove
    @jbieberxoxolove 6 років тому +7

    Omg we need that story time!!

  • @emiliearmstrong7660
    @emiliearmstrong7660 5 років тому +1

    I’m 16, and own my own business! Never too early to make your dreams come true!! It’s thriving too!

  • @kimmyz
    @kimmyz 4 роки тому

    I love people who dream big. So far, you've been living your dream. Business is in your blood (Habib, Joe, Annie, etc.). It must be in the genes. Keep up the good work. Love from Aunt Kimmy XOXO

  • @tatyanaTD
    @tatyanaTD 5 років тому

    As glad as i am to be finishing my MBA in literally a couple days, looking back they didn’t teach us how to build a business. They taught us to mange corporations and make CEOs richer. I’m ready to do my own thing. Starting my small online home decor store. Hopefully to launch in Spring 2019. You videos are a God send. Thank you!

  • @trendingwithtori
    @trendingwithtori 6 років тому +1

    This is so helpful because I really want to start my own business soon but everyone just thinks I’m crazy because I “should” look for a full time job

  • @BarrelFighter7
    @BarrelFighter7 6 років тому +5

    Youre such an inspiration to me as a young female business owner! Tell that story girl! ♥ I looove the vlogs at your shops, seeing you go around and organize and work is so fun tbh maybe more vlogs at your locations? :D

  • @SteezyDollIsabel
    @SteezyDollIsabel 3 роки тому

    I love this video I can relate about the naysayers. My mom told me to forget it to work in the fields and my brother told me it would'nt workout that theres too many boutiques. He even showed me a boutique that said "dm to purchase". & Me being me I told them Im still going to do it. Im setting up my own website and getting everything ready. I feel like this was gods plan for me & I feel really happy about starting my boutique. I hated math also but somehow Im great at accounting. I look up to you alot

  • @NdNBabyDoll81
    @NdNBabyDoll81 6 років тому +3

    Your videos are so motivating I’m not young I’m 37 but still sometimes it just good to hear someone with the same dream as you that made it tell you you can do the same. Many blessings to you and I know you will have your boutique in every state one day 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @sheilabonus6232
      @sheilabonus6232 6 років тому

      YOU CAN DO IT! Age is just a reflection of your time on this Earth! That's it!

  •  4 роки тому

    You are such an inspiration, please keep going and sharing your story! WE NEED IT.

  • @Ruby-wi6to
    @Ruby-wi6to 6 років тому +3

    Hey Alli 💕
    Some people just wanna kill your confidence so you’re not better then them or you’re not doing good period. Age is not a factor that should limit what one can or can’t do, as long as the imminent support are there, everything can be done.
    Look at where you are, they wanted to test your determination, and where are they?!
    Keep doing you, you’re amazing 👊🏽 (I’m not punching you, that’s a fist bump😂)
    (By the way, liveplan is bomb!) they should pay me for that too😂 I joke too much, see you next time Alli!

  • @MISSPHOTOGENICBABY
    @MISSPHOTOGENICBABY 5 років тому +2

    I relate to you on another level! I love that I found your channel, your advice is priceless! thank you so much!

  • @sbobb4360
    @sbobb4360 6 років тому

    Fellow Capricorn here! Yes we are stubborn! To the point of, the more you tell me I can’t the harder I will work! I was never good in school either! Creative brains usually aren’t good in a structure like school. My grand opening is this Friday! Your video on how to open a Boutique was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you!

  • @dorianpurohit4451
    @dorianpurohit4451 6 років тому +4

    This is just what I needed! Thank you!

  • @mariansue4107
    @mariansue4107 3 роки тому

    Oh my thats y I get ur vibes.. u are a Capricorn.. ambitious and go getter.. Hello to capii sister here.. 💕💋

  • @sheilabonus6232
    @sheilabonus6232 6 років тому

    Your videos absolutely make my day! As a small business owner I can honestly say I am so happy I stuck with it. It took two years to actually make a profit, and there were so many discouraging moments and I'm so thankful I just kept pushing through! Everytime you think you should quit, just keep going! Your vision will keep you going!❤️❤️❤️

  • @adelstaggs6525
    @adelstaggs6525 5 років тому

    Seriously so happy I came across your UA-cam channel!!! I can relate to you on so many levels. You’ve quickly become an inspiration to me and I’ve been learning a lot from your videos! Thank you!

  • @LWeesdom
    @LWeesdom 6 років тому +13

    I would love to learn how from your website experience how to be successful online store & drive more traffic to it.

    • @missmetropolitanjunkie6045
      @missmetropolitanjunkie6045 6 років тому +2

      I want to learn how to drive traffic to my store too. I'm struggling with that and it's really discouraging sometimes.

  • @taylercooper5280
    @taylercooper5280 6 років тому

    You are my hero! I seriously look up to you so much. I look forward to your videos as weird as that sounds. It is my goal to end up having an amazing boutique store front like you. Currently I have a Facebook group where I sell my product, and I’m working on a Shopify store.
    I was laid off at my full time job today and this video gave me a bit of faith & motivation. I appreciate you!

  • @96esarg
    @96esarg 5 років тому

    I love your honesty, it’s so refreshing! You’re killing it!!

  • @christiannichols159
    @christiannichols159 4 роки тому

    I NEEDED to hear this tonight. Thank you for your videos. 🙏🏼

  • @yanamironova6452
    @yanamironova6452 2 роки тому

    Yes! More story times!

  • @autumnjohnson6365
    @autumnjohnson6365 3 роки тому

    Oh my gosh, this video meant so much!! I recently found you on UA-cam and I’ve found your videos so helpful and very motivating. I mentioned how much I wanted to do it to a couple of my close people and none of them seem to take it seriously but it made me feel like I can’t do it or that I shouldn’t do it now. I’m currently in college (and 19) but I wanted to start my online store until I graduate. But I for sure am the same way about learning as I go.

  • @jbieberxoxolove
    @jbieberxoxolove 6 років тому +3

    Totally relate to this!! I feel the exact same way about everything. I'm so bad at school too but I believe i have a vision that will really be a great business in the future. I opened a dropshipping fashion brand with my friend as a test run and would love to open another one that's more creative. There's so many risks involved but being safe will never get you anywhere :)

    • @dessigonzalez9600
      @dessigonzalez9600 6 років тому

      connie ren use oberlo to connect to a Shopify store I’m not going to get into details but it’s a free dropshipping website you’re welcome :)

  • @Eaguilar28
    @Eaguilar28 6 років тому

    You’re so amazing for this. Thank you so much!

  • @zellywelly4275
    @zellywelly4275 6 років тому

    I have been watching your channel for weeks now! I’m 19 and I have been super nervous about opening my business online but you have been so helpful!!

  • @CloverandSam
    @CloverandSam 4 роки тому

    You’ve helped me soooo much! Thank you for these videos!

  • @joannlundeen3339
    @joannlundeen3339 6 років тому +3

    Story time!! Yes please!

  • @suzkjordan
    @suzkjordan 6 років тому

    So many people really young and even old make it. Good for you!! And Yes...we definitely want to hear the court story!!

  • @adilenevalencia1104
    @adilenevalencia1104 6 років тому

    Wow! I needed this!!! Ive been procrastinating on starting my online store and I’ve done research but it still scares me, I feel like I’m going to mess up and not have the right things and keep feeling like I’m gonna forget things. But this honestly has motivated me to start as soon as possible! 😊

  • @ShaynaKrause
    @ShaynaKrause 5 років тому

    What a great message!

  • @Sweetsweetraven
    @Sweetsweetraven 5 років тому

    I admire everything that was said, simply put. Your vlogs are inspiring.

  • @miriahmilner3596
    @miriahmilner3596 5 років тому

    I love you and your store. It's amazing I've been following you since I was able to find you. I watch your videos all the time. Thank you!

  • @michellexalejandra
    @michellexalejandra 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @ronaldo19832
    @ronaldo19832 5 років тому

    I started at 27 my first boutique so definitely I say you are not too young but I have to say I have made some mistakes that maybe I would have avoided with a little bit more experience about leases and working longer for someone else and having a mentor. Judging from your results you are doing great so I don’t think you are too young at all. Stay strong

  • @movaemo.4098
    @movaemo.4098 5 років тому +1

    Oh my goodness, I was wondering why I loved your personality so much. 🙌🏽#Capricorn #Twinning

  • @elysiandevinee8218
    @elysiandevinee8218 5 років тому

    you dont know how helpful and inspiring you are , been doubted my whole life but they dont know how big my name and business will be , thank you!!!!

  • @prettyratchet
    @prettyratchet 6 років тому +1

    You mentioned you made mistakes with the IRS in the early days of being a boutique owner. Can you make a video about past mistakes you’ve made as a new boutique owner. That would be incredibly helpful.

  • @hairsoflawlesz
    @hairsoflawlesz 5 років тому

    It's 2:34am and I've been watching your videos for about 5 hours lol I wrote down everything you said and saved it in my phone. Thank you soooooo much for being so open and honest. You are truly amazing and inspiring. I'm going for it😘😍👌🏾

  • @sadiesloan5640
    @sadiesloan5640 6 років тому

    I want to hear some crazy stories!!!!! Haha but this video is so helpful, I’m in the process of opening an online store to start and this is so helpful and eye opening!

  • @savannahduran801
    @savannahduran801 6 років тому

    thank you so much for this encouragement! I am in the process of an online store and i am getting very discouraged!

  • @sincerelyadwoa
    @sincerelyadwoa 6 років тому

    I'm having a pop up this Friday! Binge watching your vids for courage!

  • @virtuallyjas
    @virtuallyjas 6 років тому +2

    I'm seventeen and obssesed with owning an online store but I must find some part time job to earn money :) I didn't want to ask my parents since they have their own expenses to make lol I love your videos!

  • @ilianaegan4631
    @ilianaegan4631 6 років тому

    This is so encouraging! I’m 16 and so excited to be launching my own online boutique in a couple weeks:)

  • @crystalneel748
    @crystalneel748 6 років тому

    Yes! You are right if there is Vision then faith and determination can bring it to reality. However the scary part of opening a business is not limited to age! Lol I am not young but have a themed boutique vision! My fear factor is in starting over in a new radical endeavor at my age!
    So I think it is good to try to press forward because of the vision no matter the obstacles! But it is also a challenge going from one career field to another. But like you I am driven and determined and do not let discouragement beat me down but rather fuel my fury! Lol
    So it might take some time but I will transition from my same old same old career to the one of my vision! It’s already a work in progress with many many scrap pieces of paper of details and ideas that will eventually come together as a business plan!
    Thanks again for sharing!💝

  • @jackietaylor2874
    @jackietaylor2874 6 років тому

    Love your videos! What do your parents think about your success now? Keep the videos coming. They are very encouraging!

  • @sierramusselman8820
    @sierramusselman8820 5 років тому

    I would love for you to do a video on the best way to do your own bookkeeping for an online boutique. Love your channel!

  • @rodneyshalovesyou
    @rodneyshalovesyou 6 років тому +3

    Yesss love the stories 😂

  • @mercedestutorial
    @mercedestutorial 5 років тому

    I knew we had something in common, I am also a Capricorn. Thanks for the advice! 🥰

  • @lenialise
    @lenialise 5 років тому

    Oh my gosh, I needed this 💓

  • @BreeMaquillagee
    @BreeMaquillagee 5 років тому

    Girl are we the same person?! Literally everything you said I’m like ME 🙋🏻‍♀️ HI!! Capricorn power hell yeah. Seriously I needed this because I’m scouting locations for my B&M store right now and everyone except my hubs is so disheartening and discouraging. But I’m doing it. And it’s going to be awesome.

  • @MyeshaBryant
    @MyeshaBryant 6 років тому

    I totally understand where you're coming from. I too dropped out of college and am trying to make sure my online boutique is a success. I am stubborn lol I'm a capricorn too

  • @kaymitch3795
    @kaymitch3795 6 років тому

    Can you do a video on , how you maintained your online boutique before you opened your brick and mortars ? How did you grow your customers base and make enough money to pay for a storefront location at the time ?

  • @jameacheadle
    @jameacheadle 5 років тому

    thank you! you are such an inspriations

  • @Maria89_
    @Maria89_ 6 років тому

    More of these types of videos and story time videos? Love listening to this

  • @fiat.1584
    @fiat.1584 5 років тому

    i’m 16 and opening my own online store. you’ve been so helpful to me! love from australia 🐨💗💗

  • @bwgqueen4095
    @bwgqueen4095 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video. Seriously though I d like a story time about the old guy!!!

  • @Roxcii
    @Roxcii 5 років тому

    I needed to hear this 💛

  • @lepetitesirenegrotte9789
    @lepetitesirenegrotte9789 6 років тому +1

    I love hearing your stories! I really hope to open my boutique one day 💗 I had a question, I've never heard anyone talk about this before so idk if it's personal, but how do you pay yourself? That's something I've always wondered like do you give yourself an hourly wage?

  • @SofiaMichelle97
    @SofiaMichelle97 6 років тому

    Love your videos! If you haven’t already, you should make a story time about the guy who took you to court!

  • @muffin12590
    @muffin12590 5 років тому

    I needed to run across your page today

  • @memaw2549
    @memaw2549 4 роки тому

    Need to hear the court story!!!

  • @tatyj3762
    @tatyj3762 6 років тому

    Yayyyyy I love your videos

  • @QuatonyasLife
    @QuatonyasLife 6 років тому

    💓I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS! 💓THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION. I want to know more about how did you get your first store front? What the process is like.. payments, saving...searching, etc....
    It cost alot of money to have a brick & mortar shop, and I have not seen any videos explaining the step by step process. Can you please do a break down video.

  • @furnitureflipbysarah
    @furnitureflipbysarah 4 роки тому

    Please share the story!! Love your videos

  • @christianvictoria2019
    @christianvictoria2019 6 років тому

    Allie you are so inspiring like wow

  • @kapricebox384
    @kapricebox384 6 років тому

    Please to the court story time!! Literally my biggest fear owning a boutique

  • @tayta25
    @tayta25 6 років тому

    Thanks for the video... can you explain or show us how you calculated how much you could afford for rent/supplies/inventory/ utilities/ etc monthly? Also, can you please show how you ship the shoes in it’s original box for your online store? I plan to ship shoes online & I’m having trouble finding info on how to ship shoes at an affordable rate without having to charge customers a lot for shipping cost!!

  • @ashleydohner4299
    @ashleydohner4299 6 років тому

    I just opened my store and it's so scary and I only got a little loan which doesn't go far and I wish I had more in my store but we all have to start somewhere! 😊

  • @blablabla96ism
    @blablabla96ism 6 років тому

    Yes please do more story times

  • @joyjames5442
    @joyjames5442 6 років тому

    Alli! Thank you for the video. When 1st starting off and trying to get a store space. How do you approach let's say mall or retail space and have them take you serious? Your 1st store in Tahoe how did you approach the owner same for your 2nd one. Any tips on writing the email or speaking on phone with owners? Plus what bank do you recommend? For business account. Thank you 😂

  • @bossmamajackie
    @bossmamajackie 6 років тому +19

    💛

    • @crazy21daft
      @crazy21daft 6 років тому +7

      Gia Monae 💙💛Jackie and Alli you guys have inspired me to open my own online boutique called K Rustic 😘 krustic.storenvy.com - my only question is how do I get more traffic to my store I'm getting views but no one buying merchandise & my Instagram is @k.rustic. I hope to open a brick and mortar in my college town down the road in the future. Love you girls thanks you for inspiring us all your amazing, smart, and powerful women.

    • @Mindopenpod
      @Mindopenpod 6 років тому +3

      crazy21daft hey I checked out your insta. Try pairing your clothes you’re selling with other items that way you can photograph full outfits. In one of Gia’s videos she mentions that you want to complete outfits that way the customer will know how they will wear the product they buy. Haha I hope that makes sense

    • @crazy21daft
      @crazy21daft 6 років тому

      rachelsdope Yes it does thanks for the positive feedback. I did take pictures recently and will upload them in the near future.

    • @serenasalinas3891
      @serenasalinas3891 6 років тому

      Allie thank you so much for making these videos you inspired me to create my own online boutique it's JanuarySunsetBoutique. Com

    • @Havinganokaytimethanks
      @Havinganokaytimethanks 6 років тому +1

      Gia Monae 💘🍒my two biggest inspirations

  • @debiargust6596
    @debiargust6596 6 років тому

    Love story time!

  • @vdoggy7144
    @vdoggy7144 6 років тому

    How did you choose your boutique name and how did you decide on branding aspect of it? I think that is the hardest part of the process and I feel as though my name and image I want to portray changes too often and then I get stuck which doesn't help me to accomplish anything..this is holding me back..Thx!

  • @Smooch-Magazine
    @Smooch-Magazine 6 років тому

    Yes, unfortunately we are VERY stubborn 🤦🏽‍♀️ #TeamCapricorn 💋

  • @madisonr7010
    @madisonr7010 6 років тому

    Can you make a video about how to get the money to start a store? Opening my own boutique is my dream but I have no financial support and I don’t know where to start.

  • @themerryhay
    @themerryhay 6 років тому

    You seriously need a T-shirt that says "Story time" and only your UA-camrs will truly get it!

  • @taniquab
    @taniquab 6 років тому

    I just started a online store how long did you give yourself to get going on and start getting sales and everything?

  • @BdazzledByTy
    @BdazzledByTy 5 років тому

    we are twins I'm at the beginning and I have enjoyed all your videos

  • @charleighann7366
    @charleighann7366 6 років тому

    Yes, tell us the story.

  • @sweetie8318
    @sweetie8318 6 років тому

    Can you tell me what kind of advertising you did to promote your store opening? Did you rely on facebook and instagram or did you advertise in a local paper

  • @stephanietalaski7137
    @stephanietalaski7137 6 років тому

    Would you recommend Live Plan for online boutiques?

  • @arianaparedes2026
    @arianaparedes2026 6 років тому

    I wana hear the story🚩 about the olderman 👍👍

  • @dontedj99
    @dontedj99 6 років тому

    I flunked out my first semester of university. I’m currently scared to go back to college 😂

  • @Jaelinv10
    @Jaelinv10 6 років тому

    Hey Ali, I would like to know how you started. Step #1? Like for example did you open the online store first then a brick & motor ? How much money did you start your boutique with? I need answers lol. Thanks ❤️❤️

  • @anabelvazquez4263
    @anabelvazquez4263 6 років тому

    If your online store wasn’t successful, would you have still opened a brick and mortar store?

  • @jasminewilliams7809
    @jasminewilliams7809 5 років тому

    How do you pay yourself? Do you have a video on that?

  • @marianwillis
    @marianwillis 6 років тому

    New subscriber! I love your videos, your honesty and your spirit. Thank you for your words of encouragement. #bossmoves #teamcapricorn

  • @stephlyndsey3932
    @stephlyndsey3932 6 років тому

    Where's the link to the vlog channel?

  • @kimberlyvega4306
    @kimberlyvega4306 6 років тому +3

    tell the story you were talking about at 10:58 !!!

  • @lizv8482
    @lizv8482 6 років тому

    Is it normal for wholesaler websites to ask for my seller's permit?

  • @LWeesdom
    @LWeesdom 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your story, I do want to hear your story time please Alli. But I open my website for now & wanted to ask you if you will recommend a CPA & bookkeeper for my business all I have done for now is open a LLC and I live in LA.

    • @dessigonzalez9600
      @dessigonzalez9600 6 років тому +1

      Lillian Wisdom you generally don’t need to worry about getting an LLC it’s just going to be a mess to deal with taxes when you haven’t yet gotten an income from the online store. bookkeeping should be a personal task in the beginning to minimize start up costs I suggest you use a website that had a store buildup feature in it like Shopify...they track all your orders and everything is processed through a payment card so using your bank account it would be easy to copy paste into a book used for a bookkeeper. Unless you mean you opened an actual brick and mortar store then disregard what I’ve said

    • @LWeesdom
      @LWeesdom 6 років тому

      thanks so much Dessi Gonzalez, but I have already open up a LLC here in CA. & I only have an Online store.

    • @dessigonzalez9600
      @dessigonzalez9600 6 років тому

      Lillian Wisdom It’s not bad to register for an LLC but at the same time you’re not gaining a significant amount of income for the IRS yet to care that you’re not paying for taxes it is just easier to upstart a business without worrying about LLC collecting taxes and dealing with taxes in general

  • @ellaparker325
    @ellaparker325 6 років тому

    Did you go to college? Just wondering!! Love you