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Was there ever a time you almost gave up?

We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.

Jordan Royale

Oh absolutely! With this Amazon journey (which is what we’re here to talk about), it takes so much dedication it’s almost unreal. 5-7 days a week I’m filming anywhere from 1-10 items daily. When making an Amazon Storefront shoppable video it can really be broken down to 3 important steps. 1. What pain point does the product solve for someone who doesn’t currently own it? Read more>>

Angel Kirkland

There have definitely been times when I’ve felt the weight of challenges and thought about giving up—but the truth is, I don’t think I actually know how to quit. My faith in Jesus Christ and the call He has placed on my life are bigger than my fears, frustrations, or fatigue. Read more>>

DJ Sway J

Absolutely there were moments when I almost walked away. Early in my career, I hit a point where it felt like no matter how hard I worked, the doors I wanted to open just weren’t opening. I was doing late nights for little pay, carrying my own equipment, and putting my all into shows that sometimes didn’t get the turnout I hoped for. Read more>>

 

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