Tamika Smith, an Executive Events Producer at Salesforce, shares her journey of balancing a full-time job with running her own business, Eyekhan Studios. Tune in to hear how she started Eyekhan Studios in 2021 during the pandemic, driven by necessity and encouragement from her former boss. Tamika emphasizes tips for young entrepreneurs, including the importance of having a clear business plan, understanding customer needs, and fostering a personal brand. She highlights the challenges of managing long hours and the necessity of staying focused and organized. Tamika advises aspiring entrepreneurs to seek out free resources, like local Small Business Development Centers, and to write out their business vision to stay on track.
Your service, and your gift, and your talent is one thing, but being an entrepreneur and operating a taxable business in a company is another thing.
Tamika Smith, Executive Events Producer at Salesforce and Founder of Eyekhan Studios
- Tamika’s Background and Career Journey
- Transition From College to Career
- Role at Salesforce and Entrepreneurial Venture
- Building Eyekhan Studios
- Balancing a Full-Time Job and Entrepreneurship
- Importance of Personal Branding
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Career and Co.: Starting a Business While Loving Your Full-Time Job, with Tamika Smith
AVID Alumni
41 min
Keywords
entrepreneurial journey, full-time job, business start-up, personal branding, business planning, creative field, Salesforce role, icon studios, business challenges, business strategy, personal growth, career balance, business resources, vision execution, business impact
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