Following Your Gut: How Mon Ami Became a Successful Business Despite COVID-19

Host Chaz Wolfe sits down with Sara Fulmer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mon Ami, a children's apparel and plush toy brand that has been in business since 2017. Sara shares her organic career evolution, from designing children's clothing to discovering the wholesale gifting industry, and ultimately starting her own brand. She discusses how her business came out unscathed through COVID-19 and her plans for growth.We learn about the creative process behind Mon Ami's designs and how Sara combines her design skills with business savvy. Sara also talks about her experience consulting and partnering with a friend to produce high-end plush dolls and toys.Listeners will be inspired by Sara's passion, energy, and drive as she shares her journey and future plans for Mon Ami. Links to Mon Ami's website and social media channels, as well as Sara's LinkedIn profile, are included in the show notes.  Tune in now to learn from Sara’s experience and tips! During this episode, you will learn about;[02:20]  Intro to Sara and her business[04:22]  Sara’s Why[06:55]  How Sara went from corporate employee to business owner[10:42]  Going with your gut [14:02]  A good decision Sara made in her business[18:39]  A bad decision Sara made in her business[22:36]  Sara’s #1 KPI[26:28]  The Learn It All Spirit[27:34]  Sara’s opinion on networking and masterminding[31:41]  How Sara goes all in with business and family[34:05]  What would Sara tell her younger self?[35:18]  How to connect with Sara[36:38]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes:"I didn't have this plan in mind when I was in college, like 'I'm gonna do this and that.' Everything was based on signs, and I just followed my gut.""Just look around. If you see something negative in front of you, how can you spin it to be positive?"“You're not selling a doll. You're not selling a Christmas decoration. You're selling joy. You're selling happiness.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Obsessed by Emily Heywardhttps://www.amazon.com/Obsessed-Building-Brand-People-Love-ebook/dp/B07XXC9T8YLet’s Connect!Sara Fulmer:Website:  https://monami-designs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monami_designs/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MonAmiDesigns12Twitter: https://twitter.com/DesignsMonLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-fulmer-9662b4b/Chaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/chazwolfeWebsite:  www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekings/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@chazwolfe_kingsIf you...