My Journey from Selling Candies to Building a Bazaar

TLDRIn this video, I share my journey from starting small businesses in grade school to building a successful bazaar. I talk about my entrepreneurial experiences, failures, and how I learned valuable lessons along the way.

Key insights

🍬Started my first business in grade school selling candies to classmates and teachers.

📚Engaged in various extracurricular activities in high school, gaining leadership skills.

📸Collaborated with a clothing company and organized photo shoots for marketing.

💼Started an Instagram shop and sold clothes, bags, and customized mandals.

🎪Founded Pop District Bazaar after college, inspired by an event project.

Q&A

How did you start your first business?

I started my first business in grade school by selling candies to my classmates and teachers. It taught me the basics of entrepreneurship and the importance of understanding market demand.

What extracurricular activities did you engage in?

In high school, I participated in various extracurricular activities, such as event organizing, modeling, and student government. These experiences helped develop my leadership skills.

How did you collaborate with a clothing company?

I collaborated with a family friend's clothing company, South Shores, by styling and organizing photo shoots for her clothes. It allowed me to build my network and gain marketing experience.

What did you sell in your Instagram shop?

In my Instagram shop, I sold a variety of items, including ready-to-wear clothes, customized bags, and mandals (inspired by the Birkenstock trend). It was a mix of fashion and personal style.

How did you start Pop District Bazaar?

Pop District Bazaar was inspired by an event project called Obscura organized by advertising students in college. We decided to create a bazaar that combined music, food, and a variety of unique vendors.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and gratitude for reaching 500 subscribers on the channel.

01:13Sharing the story of my childhood and family background, debunking the misconception of growing up in a business environment.

02:46Recounting my early entrepreneurial experiences, including selling candies, stickers, and even organizing photo shoots.

08:48Discussing my journey in high school and college, engaging in extracurricular activities and starting an Instagram shop.

11:58Explaining the birth of Pop District Bazaar, inspired by an event project during college.