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Startup Hurdles

Starting a business is fraught with challenges, as Gaby Dalkin shares from her experience with Dalkin and Company. She emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws, such as cottage laws, and the necessity of finding the right partners for manufacturing and shipping 1. Budgeting for mistakes is crucial, as unexpected costs can arise from errors in logistics and packaging 2.

You need to go in knowing that you're going to need more money than you think, and you're going to spend money in ways that you're going to be like, oh, I wish I'd known better, but that's, like, literally part of it.

--- Liz Moody

Gaby advises aspiring entrepreneurs to seek advice from others in the industry and be prepared for the financial and emotional investment required.

   

Mindset & Joy

Maintaining a positive mindset is essential in business, as Gaby Dalkin highlights the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and quirks. She encourages entrepreneurs to start small, treating their ventures as side hustles until they can fully commit 3. Choosing joy daily, even amidst challenges, is a philosophy she lives by, emphasizing that happiness is a choice that can influence personal and professional relationships 4.

It is easier to be happy and smiley than it is to be upset or sad or hold a grudge.

--- Gaby Dalkin

This mindset not only helps in overcoming business hurdles but also enriches life beyond work.