Good Karma
May 7th, 2008
Hi:
It’s Tamar — Dana’s business partner and co-founder of Dapple.
Starting a business can be tough. There are unanticipated obstacles around every corner and all too often many closed doors.
But then there are also plenty unexpected moments of delight. And those moments overshadow and outshine everything else.
One such moment came a couple of days ago when we received an email from Lynette Damir Founder and CEO of Swaddle Designs (http://www.swaddledesigns.com). Making and selling stylish and amazing blankets (Dana and I are huge fans), Lynette has turned her idea into a multimillion dollar business in just a couple of years.
Lynette had read about Dapple on the Seeds for Success site and she liked our idea. So, in addition to posting an encouraging comment on our blog, she sent us an email full of tips on how to build a successful business in the baby world.
Carolyn Kepcher makes the case for a mentor in her blog and concludes by saying “And then someday, become a mentor yourself, and pay it forward.”
Entrepreneurs like Lynette, have made the experience of starting a business so much more rewarding for us and Dana and I hope that one day we will be able to advise a fledgling business and pay it forward .
Tamar
May 8th, 2008 at 4:34 am
it is good to read and know about mother’s successes all over the world. it seems quite impossible here in Malaysia. many mothers, especially stay-at-home moms, find it hard to start a business for we seldom get financial (especially) help and support. may God bless all mothers in the world who’s trying hard to keep the family growing healthy and well.
May 13th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I have been amazed many times over by the numebgr of generous people who are willing to extend a hand to someone who is just starting out. We all hear so much about the cutthroat nature of business, but we’re surrounded by people who, for no personal gain, help others. Be one of them!!
May 16th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
That’s wonderful! I’m so jealous! I can’t wait until you are a baby-household name!
Just wondering? Are you able to share those wonderful tips about baby products that you received?