I have started unsuccessful businesses

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5 ай бұрын

In this episode, I am sitting down to respond to a listener’s question about my entrepreneurial journey. If you are familiar with my blog and KZfaq channel Farmhouse on Boone, you may not know that it took me years of trying various business ideas before I was successful in my blogging business. Today, I am taking you through that journey with me. Whether you are toying with the idea of starting a business or ready to pivot your existing business, may this episode inspire you to try new things and learn as much as you can along the way!
In this episode, we cover:
- How my entrepreneurial journey led us to the life we have now
- Recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit throughout my family members
- The skills I learned in my early years of motherhood that laid a foundation for my future endeavors
- My venture into selling handmade and wholesale products and the lessons I learned
- How I created Farmhouse on Boone and started to see growth
- How we were able to replace my husband’s income with our blogging business
- The business lessons I’ve learned that have helped us get to where we are now
In my free Blogging Success Masterclass, I will teach you my 4-step framework for going full-time with blogging, how to avoid the most common mistakes new bloggers make that I learned the hard way, and how to make it all work with just a few hours a day. Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool to find out how you can earn a full-time income by sharing what you love!
In my free 5 Day Blog Challenge, I will share with you the framework I used to build my blogging business so that you can create one too. I teach you how to narrow down your niche, craft your brand, and come up with a content plan while also providing you with the checklists and planning sheets you need to make it all happen. Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge to find out how you can earn a full-time income by sharing what you love!
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@hydspirit 4 ай бұрын

Lisa, please have your parents on, your dad's opinion on all his daughter's business ventures, his thoughts, your mom's insight into you raising your family different than how you were raised. Your husband's though process on your home business and his perspective on raising your family the way you both do, he is always working so hard in background building things or taking kids on trips or homeschooling, it would be such a blessing for him to share this and how your raising so many boys with such a strong hardworking father. Love your solo episodes, feels like a sisterly wisdom, keep them coming, your wise and such a inspiration.

@yvettecarrasco 5 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to more solo episodes again even though I have enjoyed a number of the guests you’ve had since pausing the solo episodes.

@Calledtodoso 4 ай бұрын

Yes ❤

@SkySilver777 4 ай бұрын

yes I also prefer the solo chats

@southloupriverhomestead4696 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate how respectfully you speak of your husband being your business partner. I have heard another large youtuber always speak as if it was all because of HER. SHE brought her husband home.

@TrailmasterGoKartsGKM 4 ай бұрын

I love this episode-it just feels more like sitting and chatting with you. Our stories are SO similar over the past 15 years- even down to specific details like sewing on Etsy, trying to sell cloth diapers, building websites offline, the embarrassing blog spot blog that’s probably still floating around out there somewhere 🤣 I feel like we are BFFs. This was so encouraging to hear a similar experience and how all the failures turned into success. Our family business is completely different than yours-we sell go karts and parts online, but the idea of home and family and creating an intentional life is still so much part of our business!

@ribbonriver 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVED this. I prefer you talking over guests.

@melissasaunders6942 4 ай бұрын

A coming to Christ testimony video is needed!! Please and thank you

@nikkicastiglione2680 3 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

@user-wo4wt7yy2r 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the honesty and how your families trajectory changed when you both became believers. Keep up the great content!

@karabritch7834 4 ай бұрын

I love this so much! So inspiring! I highly recommend your blogging class (and KZfaq class) I am finally monetized with Mediavine, and it is all Thanks to you and God! Because I had no clue how to even start. I just knew I needed a place to teach and share my recipes, troubleshooting, etc for my niche. It is funny to think I also started with sewing things and selling on Etsy, cant wait until I can "cut that arm" of the business off, lol. I have been doing that for 8 years. Passive income is truely a blessing. Thanks again! ❤️

@monicatorres4965 4 ай бұрын

I love to know a little bit more about your faith and early family years... very cool!

@cinders302 7 күн бұрын

I'm one of those who just learned of this channel within the past month

@thesmiths629 4 ай бұрын

27 minutes in was the most helpful advice I've heard. I don't have to feel bad for asking a price that's worth my time.

@clairejones5373 4 ай бұрын

Dawn from Minimal Mom and Sally Clarkson ❤❤❤

@Wellnessuntamed 4 ай бұрын

I learned the “I’m coming back” lesson also when I was a vendor at our local farmers market when I grew veg and herbs to sell. 🤦‍♀️

@holliwaller2774 Ай бұрын

I love to listen to you, when you talk alone or talk to other people. You are great at making us all feel the power to overcome. That all these things mom's go through, it's OK and it will all work out and we can overcome everything. I want to be the kind of friend to others that makes them feel this way. You are a blessing to us all. And I appreciate all you do. ❤️

@user-vm2sm5lo3v 3 ай бұрын

Every time I watch your channel it puts a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing your tips and little parts your life!

@Simplefarmhouselife 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@cinders302 7 күн бұрын

Minus 5 out and the kids don't play outside? Lol Oh good Lord, get them some proper winter outerwear and boot them out the door! Lol They will get used to it, and be grateful. Let them play hockey out on your laneway. Here in Canada, most of the country gets cold to extremely cold. Cold is anything beyong -20 Celsius, and though colder at -25C, you still find some die hard kids, AND adults, out tobogganing, skiing, or playing outdoor hockey (often with a little shed for warm-up or trips in andnout of the house for hot cocoa. Bear in mind that windchill has an effect so the activities mentioned doesn't marn that we go out in -25C on every occurrence. Extremely cold is -25 and over -stay indoors and read or play a game. Lol Thx for your channel Lisa!

@user-gu1dd6dh8u 4 ай бұрын

I love to listen about your life, your experiencies.

@jessicabuche6722 4 ай бұрын

I would love to hear your whole testimony!

@TropicalCrumpet 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Lisa. I've been trying over the years to make a business for myself to no avail whilst I had young children. But I shall try again. I'm currently 30 and want to set the firework off this year, so thanks again for the motivation to keep going.

@crterwil 4 ай бұрын

Love this. My grandmother sewed for hours with my dad and aunt on her lap.

@marishapeters1647 5 ай бұрын

I love listening to you talk about your business! Would love to have more episodes on business and entrepreneurship!

@craftynanatracy3108 4 ай бұрын

I love watching your day in the life videos, cleaning and cooking, time with your children, time management. They're helpful for me as motivational videos to accomplish the things I need to get done. I fall back into bad habits and get overwhelmed. Bless you Lisa I love your channel and I watch your sisters channel as well.❤❤

@robynlee5436 4 ай бұрын

I'm sold! I'm going to try your blogging course. Even though I'm a nurse and I don't feel like I have much to offer I definitely want to try this

@just_me_marla7310 4 ай бұрын

As a nurse, I can say, you have a lot to offer! Our entire careers center around education. Health, lifestyle, stress relief, etc. You got this!

@robynlee5436 4 ай бұрын

@@just_me_marla7310 wow thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate that! Never thought about that.

@miguelinabnasr3719 4 ай бұрын

Love your words when mentioning making your farmhouse/home is wherever you are living at the time; thanks so much for saying that I feel the same way what is of value is to live a wholesome natural lifestyle, making the best choices when choosing what to eat, how to clean, or decorate, these are the things that make life richer. Having goals is amazing especially when they are joint with your spouse/significant other they have the fuel to become accomplished because you're helping each other stay motivated and continue

@itsnellmarie 4 ай бұрын

Lisa, it's content like this that keeps me motivated as a new blogger. Thank you so much for sharing your story and I hope to hear even more! I love the solo episodes!

@kaleyjanenigh 4 ай бұрын

I would love to see Dawn Madsen on again! You two are my favorite people ever!

@clairejones5373 4 ай бұрын

Definitely have Dawn back ❤

@irislikestosew 4 ай бұрын

I would love a testimony video/episode with your husband! How were you both led to Christ at the same time?

@Mary_Quaid 4 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC video! Been with you since the beginning. Love, love, love these solo episodes. Would love to have Carly from CJ LA on your podcast to talk about capsule wardrobes and how to dress stylish as a busy mom. 💗

@rosatasayco9172 4 ай бұрын

I would love a testimony video on how you came to faith ❤

@LouieEB7 4 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, I love this video! I became a mom in 2006, just had baby #7 almost 4 months ago and I did so many similar things over the years. Got into photography, started crocheting hats as it was all the rage for baby photos, I never did try selling any. I remember the really fluffy petti skirts, I made one thinking I’d be able to make and sell on Etsy for $100 but by the time I finished I said never again! I quickly realized why they were so pricey. I tried sewing my own cloth diapers with snaps. I remember Amy Butler fabrics! I tried making a blog about homeschooling and motherhood but I didn’t continue. I wish I had continued trying! I have considered starting a channel but I am so shy and I have zero idea what I would vlog about. I truly enjoy your channel and love all that you share. I think it’s great you kept trying and how it has paid off for you and your family! Very inspiring!

@mum2jka 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your openness and feel as though I have learned so much about you as a person. I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. You mentioned how you keep your costs down, that you don't just spend all the money you earn. I appreciate you have no mortgage but I would like an example of the breakdown on your monthly outgoings especially with your focus being on organic produce as well as getting used objects to furnish your beautiful home. Things have become so expensive. Would you be willing to breakdown how much you spend on food (long term and short term storage), fuel, property taxes, home school expenses, homestead equipment and DIY projects? Edited to add I too enjoy cooking from scratch and try to go local and seasonal on fresh produce. But costs have risen rapidly, including fuel. How do you balance these rising prices with everything else. Or have you found that because you mill your own grain, milk your own cow, collect your own eggs, your costs have really changed?

@user-us7lu7zm8m 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t find your podcast until a week ago! I had boys, yes,boys are created by God to jump, run, yell, be noisy, climb trees, ..in my case, my youngest boy made paths through the woods that connected our property to his best friend’s backyard! They loved being out in the woods, and now when he comes home from his home and family in a town north of Atlanta, he always goes into the woods,he brings home his latest chainsaw and takes down a few trees while they are here! It warmed my heart this Thanksgiving we all were walking on Alan’s “paths” , his daughter ,who is 17 said, “Papa, is there animals in these woods?” “Yes, there are rabbits, squirrels, bird, deer, racoons, chipmunks and bear..” which, at that point, she goes, “nanny and me are going back to the house” . I hated to tell her those same critters were also found in our western Pennsylvania yard!

@susanrogers2073 4 ай бұрын

Love this solo episode!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@morningstarhomestead 4 ай бұрын

I'd like to hear a bit more on your KZfaq journey. I love listening to you talking about your business! You are very practical and it's refreshingly simple after hearing all these gurus talk about a million confusing strategies

@deliciouscolours 4 ай бұрын

I so enjoy episodes like this! You have been such an inspirantion for me and my family and honestly a blessing from God. Even though you may not notice it you are doing God's work here. We were born on the same year too! Yay 😀❤

@shiftingbabe3947 2 ай бұрын

I would love to hear all of your Dads entrepreneurial wisdom on a future episode 😊

@RobinSongsAreMagical 4 ай бұрын

It's lovely that you shared, @Lisa, thanks. Remember to retain aspects of family life and your finances in the realm of personal and private.

@rebeccahthomas1769 4 ай бұрын

This was so encouraging. Thank you for sharing ❤!

@cindyflinchbaugh7155 4 ай бұрын

Lisa, you make this sound pretty simple but I know it's awesome dedication. Thank you

@katherinechatham9032 4 ай бұрын

Hearing about your Christian journey is gold to me. I am a Born Again Christian looking for the return of the Lord, which I feel could happen at any time. I could look at your videos and feel that you are a Christian. It’s refreshing to me. Your KZfaq channel is one of the few I have followed. I have learned so much! It’s a joy to continue learning about things you do and use them even though my children are grown. I share recipes with them and ideas you have. I spent the past 17 years caring for my parents. My father, a Baptist Minister died 6 years ago of Alzheimer’s. My mother passed away in July and had some dementia at the end. I feel now I can spend my time learning from people like you about things I would have loved to do when I was younger. It’s a blessing to listen to you and see the things you do. Thank you for your channel. Keep going and God bless you and your entire family.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@victoriadavidenko4695 4 ай бұрын

I first discovered you when you were selling pillow covers on your website. My style has definitely shifted away from the farmhouse aesthetic, but I still really enjoy your content and love seeing your family and business grow.

@Abeautifulmundanelife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing all of this! Yes, glory to God in it all! I too have an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy it. I’m currently saving up to buy your course bundle as I just started my KZfaq channel.

@Jaxk06 4 ай бұрын

I’m a pretty quiet viewer but I love your videos even though I’m plant based. I have 3 children, 7, 3 and 1. I have such a hard time with time management…I really want to start making an income from home while still homeschooling and being with my children my management skills need to be worked on. I crochet but I’m slower with it and I can’t have my boys together without them killing each other lol but honestly I want to do this so much….

@Simplefarmhouselife 2 ай бұрын

The best advice I can give is to just give your ideas a try, don't be afraid of failing....failure is your chance to learn and then keep trying.

@KellyLeAnne 4 ай бұрын

Love this so much and plan to take your course soon. I would love to hear more about how your husband participates in the business.

@pinkcottage 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this episode! I’m currently working through your blogging masterclass! I’m learning so much! I can’t wait to get mine up and going 💗

@gamingisabellajones6880 5 ай бұрын

I love your solo episodes.

@vee_vee2024 4 ай бұрын

In love your channels Lisa!

@harley8680 5 ай бұрын

always love learning more ! thanks Lisa for a great podcast!

@gunnikr 5 ай бұрын

Love the solo episodes ❤

@joyfullyjustine 4 ай бұрын

Love hearing your journey! 🌸

@juliac1569 4 ай бұрын

I love these episodes!

@victoriashepherd5297 4 ай бұрын

I loved this! I would love to hear more about your testimony❤️

@maritzamendoza4317 4 ай бұрын

Great episode. It is always helpful to see people’s journey. I never comment on posts but this was real, and informative. God bless your family.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Zbird123 4 ай бұрын

Thanks lisa! Fellow blog dream member and im so glad you posted this it was a nice little motivational boost to remind me to continue persevereing, and its ok for results to take time! Your course and group have been so helpful and really.made it feel like i can turn this to a reality! Would love if you talked a little more in depth about.pinterest just your experience and your general approach!

@saintamerican6105 4 ай бұрын

Honestly not going lie - i love Lisa so much that ive been craving the solo episodes and was kinda salty about sharing her with other speakers so im grateful for this solo one! *** plz have a solo episode on your storing and decluttering best tips because your house is soooo minimal - for a MOM!

@haileybowman2958 4 ай бұрын

Very good! Listened 2x. I really enjoy your solo podcasts. I like the ones with guests too but you are very interesting!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ImaOKay522 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lisa! 😊

@childoftheking9907 4 ай бұрын

Loved hearing about your journey! ❤

@rebekahmccaul 4 ай бұрын

I listened to this today - thanks Lisa.

@MitchelleSaez 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for sharing. Very motivating! ❤

@merrileemcdonald448 4 ай бұрын

Yes lots more episodes like this please!

@khorner1109 4 ай бұрын

Lisa, it was fun seeing you more animated and excited in this solo episode! Love your story!

@SimplyEnjoyingLife 6 күн бұрын

This was a great listen! Thanks Lisa!

@Simplefarmhouselife 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@Seasoncromwell 4 ай бұрын

Im here for this one.

@naomimccormick3210 4 ай бұрын

I enjoy the solo pods...I would love to see Leilani from Makeit make plz

@1sense21 4 ай бұрын

Excellent

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@charmainecansino2746 4 ай бұрын

❤ I super like this episode! Thank you for sharing your business ventures, so humbly! Inspiring!! 💕

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@AGingerADay 4 ай бұрын

It’s the motivation to get started.

@hisprincessboogirl 4 ай бұрын

I've really enjoyed this episode! I love the connection between you and the listener, its different from some of your podcast with others, when i feel like im listening in or easedropping on your conversation. This feels like a personal conversation between you and the audience.

@lorindathompson9268 4 ай бұрын

I Would love to hear a podcast with you and Donna Schwenk on fermented foods and gut health

@changingwithchelsea 4 ай бұрын

Such an amazing video! Such a beautiful family! Truly an encouraging video!!!!!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fzleadventures173 4 ай бұрын

Loved this episode!!! Definitely would like to see more solo videos!

@thesarabrown 4 ай бұрын

I loved this and see so much of myself. Ive tried a lot of things myself and of course, failed along the way. It’s fun to hear your journey!

@SydnieDrummond 4 ай бұрын

I loved the solo video ❤ reminds me of your old episodes 🤗

@carolinadiazscott1149 4 ай бұрын

More home Ed please!!! Philosophies, how do you manage it personally.

@natalieblodgett9913 4 ай бұрын

This was interesting! Would you be willing to share how you and your husband divide the workload?

@wandagordon6453 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing it. God bless y’all! 😀❤️

@andrew_marlana_reed 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Very encouraging 😊

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@samanthahoos9827 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 😊 I started my first business at 14, am using my current years turning life into my classroom and planning home business in my retirement years. I’m very interested in doing your course for starting a business at home! My daughter does Etsy and has taken off a year to restock her crafts. I’m love to join her in this venture, but think we need your course to make it more profitable.

@backyardnaturetv 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! 🙏 I find myself scared to start any new businesses for fear of failing. This was my weekend motivation to keep going 💖

@chiarad4080 4 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed that podcast. It was fascinating ! 😊

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Almondamande 4 ай бұрын

Really juicy details! Now I wanna run 🏃 a family business too 🎉🎉🎉

@AnnikaScheer 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your solo episodes! And you picked such an interesting topic!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@thehometownhomestead 4 ай бұрын

BumGenius! I had a boat load of those for my 1st!

@sewathome 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. It definately helps me think about what I could come up with to fit my situation. And whether it's even the right time or not.

@bambioliver5310 4 ай бұрын

I loved this solo episode with you!!!❤

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rachaelmilne5574 4 ай бұрын

Loved hearing this! And your giggle as you thought about the dress name cracked me up, you’re so cute! ☺️

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@carolkothmann6074 4 ай бұрын

This was so educational! Thank you.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rebekahtemple250 4 ай бұрын

I LOVE your story! Even though it isn't my story, I can definitely learn from yours. Thank you for sharing!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@unprocessedmomma2803 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Lisa! So interesting to hear others entrepreneurial journey. What mastermind are you in?

@susanvelez6534 4 ай бұрын

My son was born in 1983……I love the solo podcast

@GrainsInSmallPlaces 4 ай бұрын

If you ever want to talk Fresh Milled Flour, hit me up! ❤ -Kara

@rodnajean9508 4 ай бұрын

I bought your blog course at thanksgiving! I’ve watched some of it and have a domain name but have a long way to go!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Just keep chipping away at it...consistency pays off in any endeavor

@sacredmommyhood 4 ай бұрын

This was really good, Lisa! Thank you!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@deborahyellowhorse467 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey in being an entrepreneur. Very interesting.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@hayllis1 4 ай бұрын

Love this ! Thanks for sharing 😊 when will you open your create your blog dream course again? I’m definitely looking forward to taking that.

@hennieelmonaviljoen 4 ай бұрын

This was very informative, thanks.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@MyBorealHomesteadLife-hn5lg 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting and informative Lisa. I watched from another channel and am commenting from this channel. As someone who has taken your blogging course, I can only attest to the value of it. The course contains a lot of information and is well presented. Although I did things a little differently for various reason's than you suggest, it got me started. For various reasons, I let the blogging slide the last months but the nice thing is that I can go back to the course for the kick in the pants I may need. Thanks for sharing your journey. dhansonranch