Today we’d like to introduce you to K’Lah Flannel.
Thanks for sharing your story with us K’Lah. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I worked in Education, as a finance clerk, for 20 years.
In 2016, I started a simple t-shirt business as just a small side hustle for extra income. Three years later, I decided to walk away from my job and pursue my home-based business on a full-time basis.
In that short period of time, I have seen my business grow solely off of “word of mouth” and customer referrals. I believe a huge part of why my business has grown is because I love what I do. I love creating something unique for my customers. I enjoy exceeding their expectations. Much of my business comes from repeat customers, that believe and trust in the work that I do. And it is the trust they have in me that has expanded my products from custom t-shirts to just about anything my customers can think up.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It has not been a smooth road. During the time that I worked a full-time job and only had evenings and weekends to complete orders, I would become completely overwhelmed getting little to no sleep.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Cam’s Custom Tees & Accessories story. Tell us more about the business.
My business is selling customized t-shirts/apparel and tumblers, and a wide variety of other craft items.
I am most proud of how my business has grown without the use of heavy marketing. I take pride in the fact that my growth comes specifically from “word of mouth”.
I absolutely love what I do. I put that love in everything I create for my customers. My business is not about the profits I make, but the smiles and joy I provide for my customers.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I’m not really big on luck, but blessings. And the blessings I have received afforded me, as a mother, to be more available to my children and their needs. Something I was unable to do for 20 years working in the workforce.
Contact Info:
- Email: camstees@yahoo.com
- Instagram: @camstees
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Camscustomtees/
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