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How I Started My Small Business with ZERO Experience and ZERO money in 10 steps ✿ Quit your day job

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Guys I can’t believe how wonderful these comments have been 😭😭🌸🫶🫶 this community is honestly the best thank you for all the support and love! I hope you enjoyed and found this video helpful 🥹🌷🌷🌷
Comment from : @KatnippStudios

Very brave journey ❤
Comment from : @Miss207

Inspirational, I love your stuff Do you include everything that you make online included under that company? I've been a sole trader since 2019 and still haven't taken the plunge with becoming a ltd company because I found it overwhelming and couldn't find an accountant I was happy with that really understood online business Do you have an accountant that you recommend!? Thanks so much!
Comment from : @WhoAteThePeach

Looking great!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Comment from : @Randelliciouss

I remember when you got your first studio, how excited you were It's so good to see how far you've come Well done girl!
Comment from : @blackdogtradingco8262

Catherine, I think you are wonderful, and you bring a smile to my face - nothing I have seen so far from your early videos is cringy I am currently watching every one of your videos in order (apart from your Florida trip that I binged this morning) I have a pad and pen at my side when I am watching you, taking notes to help me on my dream I can't draw, so I will need to source that work, but I have other craft skills that I will draw on(ha ha) Your experience and knowledge is very transferrable to other work streams You make me smile, and I start every day with my morning coffee and an episode or two before my kids get up and I have to get ready for work I have always had the itch to do something myself, but so much has got in the way over the years, so now is my time I hope my girls develop the drive that I see in you Sharon
Comment from : @sharonwilliams-p5v

So that means you started working at 9 years old?
Comment from : @creationsandjournal

Your video isn't hurtful in my eyes because it has low exposure, i love it and i even love listening to your videos ❤
Comment from : @superbvajhuvina

thank you for this video catherine its inspiring to see how katnipp has grown! thank you for sharing your experience i love katnipp and you!
Comment from : @sweetinsomniac4923

Oh my god! I was looking for a video of yours because I haven't heard from you for about 2 years or something, and suddenly I see this and WOW! What a change! I'm glad everything is going well for you so far!
Comment from : @emawildchaos9861

The scariest thing to me is trying to understand the businessey business stuff Taxes, shipping, international shipping, cost of production vs cost of sale, how to price fairly but for profit as well its all so confusing!
Comment from : @cosmicglitter

Your so inspiring 💖 I never thought about renting out a studio till you said it Wow my mind was blown I really liked this video of your journey so far Thanks for sharing 💖
Comment from : @Cosmic-Cutie-Star

I live northeast Middlesbrough
Comment from : @nickydayton83

what was your other job you did part time? graphic design?
Comment from : @citizenA-Z

It's so crazy how much you have grown, great to see you are successful!
Comment from : @ehbreal6326

I never realised just how much I have in common with you and your past lifestyle, when you mentioned you worked retail and wanted something more to suit your values and saw yourself needing so much better I am in the exact same boat, I am about to start my channel soon and this is more inspiration for me to do this I also have a graphic design degree and also working retail part time to afford life I’m aiming to start a small business with all my illustrations in character designing and 3D modeling with my partner and I know that feeling so much that you need more and better, I hope I can make this wish a reality for myself so thank you so much for the inspiration
Comment from : @Infiniteprintsaus

how you open your shop en ligne ? in which platforme ?
Comment from : @tcfcanadafacileavecema

Loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing your journey, this has given me some real inspiration to start my own business I do have a couple of questions 1) How can i find a suitable wholesaler to get my blanks from like mugs, t-shirts, mousemats etc 2) I'm no designer (sadly) so i'm starting out creating my own designs, what software/platform/app would you recommend for starting out? xx
Comment from : @donnawhitlam

Wow! You look fabulous! Ive not watched your videos for a while, before you married
Comment from : @Olivetreedisciples3887

What a wonderful success story ❤🎉
Comment from : @DavinaSandhu

Would absolutely love to see more like this! This was inspiring to watch for someone that's always been too scared to even TRY starting my own business, even though it's been a dream since childhood!
Comment from : @dominoyo4196

Awesome story, thanks for sharing that, it is very inspiring Kudos to your hard work and success
Comment from : @flickwtchr

I'm in the research stage right now and this feels like a sign because I'm from the north east of England too <3
Comment from : @bratcrossing

Congratulations on all your success! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Comment from : @robyneckersley23

This is a GREAT video and I’ve watched heaps with very similar content You have such concrete examples of products and techniques you used I have so many ideas to work on now THANK YOU 🙏
Comment from : @prittee1

You totally deserve your success! You’ve worked so very hard! Well done! 👏👏👏
Comment from : @joulsw3739

Thank you for sharing, so inspiring!
Comment from : @therealmlw

Love the description under Dean and Mike's name 🤣
Comment from : @nickgarter7389

GIRL! I wasn't here for some time I'm sorry for that I blame Youtube But uhm, How did you lost that much weight omg! I need a video as a sitting on a chair remote working all day designer T-T
Comment from : @hobistinyheartbag

Thanks for the video!!! I am starting to peruse an art career so this is very helpful! Also, if you don’t mind me saying, congrats on the weight loss, you look amazing!!!😀
Comment from : @rachelledellinger174

OH MY GOD!!! I used to watch your videos a looooong time ago and lost my account 5y ago and tldr; I'm SO HAPPY I got recommended this video and was able to find you again!!!! OMG so many videos to watch I'm so happy to see you again!!
Comment from : @quetzalKin

What a fabulous story, it is exactly what I needed to see I have been researching endlessly on product launching and pre launching and how to get my idea into production, and I just resonate with your story so much! anybody that knows me will know that I am always trying to come up with an idea to dive into my own business and leave my job And I think I have finally (at the age of 55) found a product that I can get really excited about and I just don't want to ruin it before it gets off the ground Your products are simply adorable by the way Thank you all the way from Australia xo
Comment from : @artbyleemcgrath

I can relate to your idea starting up as a "made to order" type of business as I have invested in a bunch of equipment to make stickers, prints, mugs, etc brbrI'm taking a huge social media break for my mental health right now, I"m wondering, if you had to start over today in 2024, do you think it's possible to build a successful business without social media / YouTube?
Comment from : @AlekkzByDzyn

Man, basically working 3 jobs and having a partner? I don't know how you do that
Comment from : @IinesySankka

Inspiring It's understanding that it's a long process
Comment from : @arusip

I'm 2 months old and still have zero revenue I'm encouraged Thank you❤
Comment from : @sso-good-

I’m looking for some encouragement! I work part time in my day job and the rest I’m working on my art business `i’ve found out I will be made redundant in 2 months! I really don’t want another 9-5 work plus I have my lovely dog with me… Thank you for this video, very inspiring 🤗🥰
Comment from : @mkorpalart

Extremely inspirational!! Thanks for sharing God has blessed you ❤
Comment from : @libfuzzy4629

Girl you work so hard and it's all just paying off I aspire people like you who are very capable of placing their backbone into their passion Getting into business is honestly a world of unknown to many of us, especially for people like you who work all of these jobs and keep themselves busy on a daily basis Keep it going, you're doing such a good job at this :) tysm for sharing such valuable information to us <3
Comment from : @PinguHehe20

I would love to know how you got into graphic design school! I'm trying to get into this industry at 30 but I have zero experience doing art in all forms I'm finding it so hard to start as a total beginner
Comment from : @Emmahmaru

I've been following your journey right from your first studio And there's nothing cringe about the older videos I found them very comforting
Comment from : @TheAspiringHomeCook

You’re an inspiration for me, hoping I can build my business too ❤❤
Comment from : @Kirstycolourandsketch

Nothing cringey at all on the older videos, they are so cute and pure I watch them sometimes still 💖
Comment from : @TenTenJ

It is my absolute dream to start my own small business (with success)
Comment from : @kaitlinross4348

you are so impressive!!
Comment from : @elphinerose8934

Super inspirational Thanks for sharing!
Comment from : @crownhimcreate

Found you as you got your first office 😊🎉and it was very inspiring and I loooved your expressions! 😅
Comment from : @bzoll1453

Exactly what I needed to see today congratulations and tysm 🙌 🥺💖
Comment from : @writtenbytala

I have loved your videos, work, and aesthetic for years It was a joy to see how hard you've worked and put it all together! Well done, you! looking forward to seeing more of what you do going forward!
Comment from : @AgyWilson

I’m so proud of you! You’ve done amazingly all through hard work x
Comment from : @PolkaDotPearle

Wow Kat! You lost weight! Cool!
Comment from : @stephenienexus2860

You're why I bought a cricut a few years back It's been a pleasure watching your journey I'm graduating from graphic design college this week now :)
Comment from : @kambria9773

I literally started my business because one day I discovered your vlogs 🌸💕 you have been so inspiring for me 🥰
Comment from : @fabrylucy

Just want to say that you have been a massive inspiration you have been to me over the years I remember back from 2014 to now, following 3 specific art YouTubers, which were yourself, Minnie Small and Baylee Jae All three of you have been so inspiring to watch over the years and to follow each of your own journeys It's so amazing to see all the success you all have received over the years and to this day still are receiving brbrAlso to see that after all the growth and success you have achieved over the years, you are still the same humble person from day one I want to thank you on all the insightful videos and content you have made over the years and it's been really helpful to me and I am sure to many others As you have been a massive advocate of helping others by by sharing your knowledge and isn't afraid of showing all the trials and tribulations you have experienced over the years with your small businessbrbrbrThis video has been so helpful to me As I for longest time, I have had that feeling you described at the start of your video of having a white box void Your content and a many other handful of other small business youtubers has inspired me to finally take the plunge of starting my own small business this year Thank you again and I wish Katnipp all the success in the world as you truly deserve it
Comment from : @thomaschilewis

Loved this video and it was so inspiring Thank you
Comment from : @dianaclift9271

I looove this kind of videos, I am trying to go over my impostor syndrome 🥲 btw, I am soooo proud of you Kat, I follow since the small studio, I improved my English watching your videos and dreamt on your fabulous journey! ❤
Comment from : @FAbleousse

Wow your an inspiration for us in the North East
Comment from : @zoejxo

Thank you so much to share your story! Your journey is so inspiring 🎉
Comment from : @AnggiSahamCantik

Very Inspiring❤❤,
Comment from : @edelisaroserondan

Awesome video, thank you <3brI do have a question brWhen it came to doing taxes and just general book keeping for the business, did you hire an accountant or Tax agent to help or did you do it all yourself? brI can imagine with multiple streams of income it must be tricky to keep organised but would love to know Thank you
Comment from : @Jennibubble

I love how we watch this waiting a secret recepie, and the secret recepie is really work hard You work so hard, and loved Katnipp, we can see the love in every what you do, this is so inspired I really love it Thanks for this Cat <3 I'm from Brazil, and hope one day buy your products <3
Comment from : @thaisemalvares5593

This was much better in explaining your journey
Comment from : @amylouisebrutonl9051

Loved watching this Facebook is how I discovered you on a crafting group its what brought me here ❤
Comment from : @charlotteg3969

Girllll you were a cutie pie before, but now you’re looking DIVINE! 💞🤩
Comment from : @sainthudson13

When you say zero experience, that is not quite right, you studied graphic design That is a major start for what you are doing
Comment from : @Princess_karen

I'm so happy for you! I do have a question though, the take home pay of £33k, is that after paying your staffs, yourself, supplies, electricity, rent, and everything that goes with it? Or is that the entire money you earned that you have to juggle to pay the bills?
Comment from : @MeellowMittens

I didn't even recognize you! you look great! I mean you always looked great to me, but I was like who is this?? lol
Comment from : @Simbience

katnipp lemme just say you look really pretty today, just wanted you to know i noticed that while doodling
Comment from : @teddybearmei8713

Thank you! 🩷🫶🏾
Comment from : @christinejourneys

What a beautiful video! Ty for sharing your journey 💕 It’s so inspiring and motivating🥰 Also your transformation Wow! You look amazing! Could you share what that was like? How did you start, how did you get in shape and go through a full transformation? You look amazing and I’m so happy for your success! Loved loved the video 👏🏼
Comment from : @eshawk2059

love your brand! What do you think was the turning point in boosting your sales? Was it youtube?
Comment from : @lilmochiadventures

I didn't realize I started watching you back at the end of 2018 Time flies!br(edit cause I got the date wrong lmao)
Comment from : @liyan00

Thank you so much I'm a full-time HR specialist I've owned my soap business now for 1 and a half years, and these videos help us with a small business thrive and give us hope! Can you go more into detail on how you use SEO ? Thanks so much ❤
Comment from : @soapyfluffs

Loved watching this as a "kind of failing" Etsy shop I'm incredibly lucky to be getting 1 sale a month, wish I knew how to scale my business like you have! You're such an inspiration ❤
Comment from : @fillipa3189

I’ve not seen your content in AGES! Great video, but WOW you’ve lost so much weight
Comment from : @justmyopinion4938

Many thanks for this wonderful story You have worked hard to steadily build your business I wish you so much joy with it <3
Comment from : @LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau

WOW hard work fairplay - I wish i would push on with some of my ideas unfortunately I'm easily distracted and change ideas this video is the information i need
Comment from : @videomandan26

Brilliant work ethic fully deserve your success, very inspirational
Comment from : @TimDobbs

This video has perfect timing I'm wrapping up a few things this month and have to start preparing to start my little art business This is the next big step for me and just today I was feeling so overwhelmed, not sure how to start, and this video popped up :) Thank you for making it!
Comment from : @inkmatcha

I've always admired the work ethic that you have demonstrated from your vidoes I've been watching you since 2018, and you've inspired me so much I find it difficult to follow your footsteps, however, and have to find a path for myself that works, as I am a disabled artist with limited energy (on top of working a full time job) Thank you for sharing your story though It truly means something to all of us
Comment from : @rayshasaur

Plus you change all the way thru, meaning your appearance as well It means you continue to grow- 😊
Comment from : @Soarwithgiselle

You are such an inspiration, Catherine I have been watching this channel and your business grow for the past 4 or more years and what a journey it has been! Thank you so much for sharing this with us Here's to many more years of Katnipp! 🌸💗😁
Comment from : @Ninners85

I love seeing your journey, and as someone who's following you for way before 2019, there are a lot of lessons to take away from this video ❤❤
Comment from : @שרוןגולן

Very inspirational ❤
Comment from : @DebiCannings

❤❤❤❤ new subscriber ❤❤❤❤❤
Comment from : @schoolwork9614

I remember when you moved into your first office - I started watching right after you moved You've been part of my morning routine for YEARS - I watch Katnipp among other creators with my morning coffee and now my 5 year old daughter really likes to see what cute little characters you're doing next! A lot of your videos swayed me to finally purchase an iPad Pro & getting Procreate after being a Wacom/Sketchbook pro for ages! While I'm not super confident yet, I can see the improvements in my art since switching over to Procreate & watching your creative process
Comment from : @Mom-Zombie

I'm so proud of you Catherine! I've been watching you since the days of your first studio and it's been amazing seeing how you and your business have grown I love watching your videos You are always so genuine and open You are a gem! God bless you❤
Comment from : @margaretowuadey

the business progress is good growing slowly is the way to learn the most but looking back at the early videos the most amazing part is how much weight you lost! I could really use your secret! you look so happy and healthy now, beatifull too
Comment from : @ninirossau2304

Love this Catherine could we have a similar one on how you developed over that time to going from these commissions to creating your own characters
Comment from : @DonnasWonderland