Lulu Frost Small Business

Lulu Frost is a warm and inspirational person. She began her discussion by starting with her beginnings. Comment with Art history, she detailed her passions citing her grandmother as her biggest influence. She loved looking into the past and explained why her passion for art and the history of art surfaced. Not only is she a passionate woman, but embraces multiculturalism and learned to excel at an early age saying "Once you know what you want, you have to work hard for it." This quote stayed with me because it reminded me of my own struggles and passions in life and how one succeed only through sheer determination and hard work.

When she began her business, she did so because she wanted to own her own company and be her own boss. She got her first break at Barney's with no connection at first, having to prepare herself for getting involved with a business she did not have complete confidence in. She accepted some help along the way and taught me that it is important to prepare, manage, and accept help when it is offered. It is even important to ask for help when needed and that networking and time management are important skills to have when desiring to accomplish major goals.

Although her line of work can easily see copycats. She explained that her passion provided her with a unique vision that allowed her to create her own individual and special voice that appealed to customers and stores carrying her products. She also explained that people should be opened to criticism because customers in the end want what they want and while it is important to stay true to one's voice, it is also important to listen to what customers want and adjust accordingly. Art is expression and jewelry making is an art form.

Lulu explained that her jewelry had special meaning and she made it to have meaning. When a designer creates something with a clear voice in mind, with a clear aesthetic, it shows confidence in the design. It shows people, buyers, that the designer knows the vision he or she wants to portray. Another thing about confidence is knowing what aesthetic one wants as well as not saying yes to everything right away. People do not always have the best in mind and it is up to the designer to choose what will be the most favorable outcome from whatever action.

Lulu also mentioned the core product triangle that involves 'the business', 'the product' in the center, 'users', and 'developers'("The Product Management Triangle" 2014). This triangle gives a good indication of the parties and processes involved in trying to market and sell a product. While it is a difficult process to understand, Lulu emphasized that failure does not come from setbacks, but rather from not doing one's best or putting forth the best effort. Success does not come from making the most money or being popular. Lulu expressed that success comes from being happy and doing what makes one happy.