Of course we know the whys: possible insecurity, financially risky months or years, long waiting period before the project really kicks off, solitude and separation. But still. There are many who try and many who succeed as well. Being an entrepreneur needs courage, determination, endurance, knowledge, flexibility and above all a bit of luck.
At least this is how I would imagine it.
When I saw that TheBétaVersion released their new collection it somehow clicked with me that I should go and ask them about their experience since I see them as young entrepreneur idols who made it. I find their duo of one artist (Zsófi-designer) and one business person (Cili- PR & Marketing) very interesting and as a model which could be applied also by others successfully in the future. I was interested in that among all how different does a designer and a business person experience the everyday as an entrepreneur. what drives them and how do they define success.
Below you find excerpts from the interviews. If you click on the links at the end of this writing you will be able to download the complete interviews in pdf-format from Dopbrox for free.
Big thanks to Cili and Zsofi for sharing their experience with us!
Excerpts from Cili`s (Responsible for PR & Marketing) interview:
"What is a typical day for you at work?
We work usually from 10 am to 6 pm, but I feel we
don't have typical days. First, I have a
cup of coffee than we discuss the day with Zsófi. After that, sometimes we stay
at the studio or go to the factory, or she stays and I go to several places
from the post office to the shops where we sell our products. We do not have a boss, which is sometimes good and
sometimes bad. It is good because no one is giving us orders, which we might
not even approve, and we can also organize everything in a way we want to. On
the other hand, we are the only ones who are responsible for everything. If
something goes wrong we only have ourselves to blame, because we probably
forgot to arrange something important. But then again, if we achieve something
huge the success is completely ours. And that is a wonderful feeling!
Something what inspired you the most on a
professional or personal level lately?
Zsófi is
very inspiring for me on a professional and also on a personal level. She has
been my best friend for more than 15 years. During these years I learnt so much
from her about consciousness, which is the most important thing if you want to
be successful in your professional and personal life as well.
What is your advice for
people who want to become an entrepreneur or live a more individualistic lifestyle?
The most important period to become an entrepreneur is
the beginning. You have to plan almost everything. It doesn't mean that you
have to stick to it but you have something to deviate from. It may sound funny
but believe me it can be very useful. As I said if you have your own business
the responsibility is yours. Some capable of living like this and some are not. It is
neither good nor bad, because our society needs both of them."
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| TheBétaVersion. Photo by Zita Györgyfalvi |
Excerpts from Zsófi`s (Designer) interview:
"What is a
typical day for you at work?
There is no typical day really, and that’s one of
the best things about being a designer. I do a lot of multitasking every day.
Sometimes I spend the whole day in our studio working on product design, making
sketches, models or samples. Once or twice a week I’m usually meeting partners,
sourcing materials for the upcoming collections or arranging production. I also
work closely together with Cili on our visual content and strategic decisions.
Something what
inspired you the most on a professional or personal level lately?
Lately I’ve been discovering how much my mother
inspired my taste and attitude to design. It sounds obvious, but I really
admire her inherent sense of style and the way she appreciates quality in every
aspect of life.
What is your
advice for people who want to become an entrepreneur or live a more
individualistic
lifestyle?
Being your own boss sounds great but it’s not
always easy. At first you will have to deal with every aspect of running a
business on your own and that includes a lot of boring/challenging stuff too.
It is useful to develop your own work routine and discipline. Hard work will
pay off and there’s nothing
more rewarding than following your dreams and creating the life you really want to live."
more rewarding than following your dreams and creating the life you really want to live."
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