How I Started My Small Business + Mini Studio Vlog Running My Embroidered Apparel Brand

Spend the day with me embroidering orders, testing out new designs, packing orders on TikTok Live, and talk about one of my most frequently asked questions — how did you start your small business? Thank you so much for being here!

How I Started My Small Business: 2:37

TikTok: sunmilkshop
Instagram: sunmilkshop

- Ashley

[LaureneRitten]

This was so interesting!! I love hearing stories as to how someone’s small business evolved. Glad you kept at it - your embroidery is beautiful. Love the California park design!!!

[jasminestocks]

“Get out of your own way” I needed that. Thank you!

[denisewenczel]

so empowering to hear your story! Did you start with a multi-needle embroidering machine right away or what machine did you use in the beginning?

[CocoJ]

Hi! I live in Milwaukee! Born and raised here. I’m also starting my own small business selling lashes. I literally just stumbled across your channel via YouTube shorts. You’re so organized! ❤

[suadau]

Wow! It's a great video that i've seen so far. I wanna start my small biz this year seriously and your vid is so helpful 💗 TYSM!

[jcarpdesigns]

I’m so happy for you and how far you’ve come! I literally wear my cats, coffee, plants sweatshirt ALL THE TIME and I get so many compliments on it . I feel like I’m a friend on the sidelines cheering you on, even though we’ve never met 😂 😂 Loving these videos 🫶 🫶

[elyssasasongko]

This was so empowering! You very inspiring ☺️

Can you share what your first $900 embroidery machine was…?

[jeataylor]

I love that the flowers spilling out :)

[PalmCreative]

I just invested in an embroidery machine to expand things in my shop! Was curious if you digitize your designs or do you outsource digitizing? I feel like its so hard to find info on this part! Thanks so much :)

[STELLA-YANN]

Love your story and your authenticity, Ashley 🤩 Your brand is a testimony to your creative Spirit – I'd love to have you on my podcast BORN TO DO IT and share your story as a Creative Solopreneur 🌻

[danielabenitez]

How did you figure out shipping ??
Your video was so helpful I’m beginning on my own small business with embroidery projects I want to create 🌺

[alexalex-nkzx]

What material are those coats made of? and what is the price in size S, M, and L. I speak Spanish

[milisworld]

You could do a day in life or a day at the studio work

[envelopepost]

I Visited your YouTube Channel and your Video making is very good.
Your Content Ideas are very good.
Thank you so much..
But..
Your Views & SEO optimization is very low;
#Can I suggest you grow your channel or turn on monetization?

[trinapullum]

I'm from Tennessee and saw your Tennessee shiet. LOVE the colors. For someone who isn't a football fan, I'm glad you chose pastel spring colors instead of Tennessee orange 😅.
Beautiful work.
I'm retired and have been procrastinating about opening an Etsy shop for YEARS. Technology 🫣