Day in the Life Running my Business | Flying, Course Creation, and Design

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My solo business roadmap: alienacai.gumroad.com/l/solo-...
Fast Track UX Course: fasttrackux.com
A vlog + talking video showing you a day in the life of me running my solo business. Today is special as I'm flying from Shanghai to Seattle, making my day last 40 hours across multiple continents, with my family and my partner.
You'll get a glimpse of: my favorite art museum, teamLab, my productivity tips, how my partner landed a role at Google as a software engineer while I faced rejection as a UI/UX designer (LOL), ChatGPT scheduling tip, coaching content from my business coach who's also the dedicated business coach for Red Bull, and a step-by-step breakdown of how I'm building a solo business without an investor.
Mission for Aliena Cai LLC: empower the next generation of design leaders. Explanation: help more creative people to break into tech as a product designer, then empowering them (us) to start and own their (our) businesses.
My Solo Business Roadmap at a Glance:
1. Identify a solvable problem ❤️ (and ask for user feedback)
2. Create an MVP ⭐️ (and ask for user feedback)
3. Pre-sell the MVP 💰 (and ask for user feedback)
4. Develop the product ⭐️⭐️ (and ask for user feedback)
5. Establish a sales channel 💰💰 (and ask for user feedback)
6. Iterate on the product ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and ask for user feedback)
7. Iterate on the sales channel 💰💰💰 (and ask for user feedback)
8. Iterate on 6 and 7 (and ask for user feedback)
9. Sell the business 💰💰💰💰💰 (and ask for user feedback)
Video breakdown:
Intro: (0:00)
Visiting TeamLab Boardless in Shanghai Featuring Grandma and Mom: (0:18)
Saying goodbye to Grandma and Mom: (1:14)
Productivity tips for Procrastinators: (1:56)
Arriving at Seattle: (2:54)
Early Dinner at an Indian Restaurant, Interviewing how my Partner Got into Google: (3:20)
Desk Cleanup ASMR: (3:56)
ChatGPT Scheduling Trick: (4:10)
Story Behind my Business: (4:40)
Unlock Business Coaching Secrets from Red Bull: (5:20)
Step-by-Step Breakdown of How I'm Running a Business without an Investor: (6:33)
Ask for User Feedback: (8:55)
Use Internal Motivation to Power Through Step 1-3: (9:10)
Finding a Product-Market Fit can Take Years, Be Patient: (9:36)
DON'T Dive into Final production Before Pre-Selling your MVP: (10:50)

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@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

My solo business roadmap: alienacai.gumroad.com/l/solo-business Worth the download! I've put in lots of effort for this PDF for additional explanations 🥹 My Solo Business Roadmap at a Glance: 1. Identify a solvable problem ❤ (and ask for user feedback) 2. Create an MVP ⭐ (and ask for user feedback) 3. Pre-sell the MVP 💰 (and ask for user feedback) 4. Develop the product ⭐⭐ (and ask for user feedback) 5. Establish a sales channel 💰💰 (and ask for user feedback) 6. Iterate on the product ⭐⭐⭐ (and ask for user feedback) 7. Iterate on the sales channel 💰💰💰 (and ask for user feedback) 8. Iterate on 6 and 7 (and ask for user feedback) 9. Sell the business 💰💰💰💰💰 (and ask for user feedback)

@fashioniq1013 6 ай бұрын

Hey Aliena! Your impact is incredible! Your content guided me through transitioning from biotech to UX, from portfolio building to interviews. I completed the Google UX Design certificate last year, and, thanks to your advice, secured two internships, one remotely in the US. Midway through, I interviewed with four companies and received two offers! Your guidance has truly transformed my UX journey. 🎉 From Ethiopia 🇪🇹, East Africa.

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Oh my god this comment made my day 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 I literally just got three shots at the dentist and I’m so scared 🤣 opened my KZfaq to look for some positivity and this is exactly the comment I need to see to get through my next two hours of dentist procedure 🤣🤣🤣 All the best to your future and can’t wait to see what you can create ❤️

@dayomisiosisanya9234 6 ай бұрын

I love how your mom reacted when you turned around again after giving the immigration officer your passport😂

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha I love that too 😜🥹🤣

@JaiShirelle 6 ай бұрын

I love how you break everything down. You make hard concepts seem simple.

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@mohammednettey5744 6 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much for all this amazing videos. And finally I have hope that I can become a UX Designer. Am watching this video from Ghana in West Africa.

@Marietje31 6 ай бұрын

I like that you started to vlog as people always want to know about the person behind the content. Also, you should look into creating a course on how to build a tech course business😁. I was in one for coaching and some of what you said about building a business was in there but on a coaching aspect. You are going to do great things! Please don’t stop creating with that heart of gold you have✨! Looking forward to starting your UX design course and learning from your contents😊

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for this comment. I can read through your comment that you must have a heart of gold too ✨ I've noted your suggestions too! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

@mei1568 6 ай бұрын

You truly are a gem Aliena. As an aspiring designer and person that is kinda lacking and scared of sales this video gives me so much hope and motivation. I cannot express my gratitude in words... ❤❤❤

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! ❤️🫶🏼

@camelliaMcClaire 6 ай бұрын

I just enrolled in the UX Designer Google Certificate & which my KZfaq suggested to your channel. I have only watched two of your videos yet you have inspired me so much to keep achieving my end goal. I am not finished with Course 1 yet but I am so eager to purchase your crash course. I am truly inspired by you. Thank you for this! You're definitely a breath of fresh air (in UX world).

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

So glad that I inspired you. Your comment also inspired me to keep growing, learning, and creating ✨

@bobdaawid2218 6 ай бұрын

Another Great video I admire your ambitious strength

@debanganamitra6581 6 ай бұрын

Your Figma playlist has been a valuable resource for me. Looking forward to learning more from your experiences!

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@user-ey6cr2ib6d 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤❤

@JohnRodrigues. 6 ай бұрын

Very insightful content, thank you for sharing.

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@worksmart8166 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed with this video, yeah its super exiciting video❤

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@xingchenwang2750 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your sharing ❤

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@yash2d-fl2kq 6 ай бұрын

want to see more of business content like these 4:12 I love those cute tiny lights. Where did you get it ?

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Noted! Those cute tiny lights are from my mom. I think you can find very similar ones by searching LED candles 👍 Nice working vibe helps with productivity too 😁

@winter.bear.221 6 ай бұрын

Miss u a lot ❤❤

@AlienaCai 6 ай бұрын

Miss you too!!!

@zephedits7088 6 ай бұрын

Hey Aliena great video, wanted to know if you needed a video editor/thumbnail designer for the channel?

@itsnerd404 6 ай бұрын

Hey aliena I really admire you , I'm learning UIUX from 5 months but I'm not sure if I'm doing it in the right way and what are the most important things that I should focus on , if you can help Lil bit in this to me please