🎙️ Episode Description:

Julia Kelly, a junior marketing major and founder of Shop Julia Kelly shares her entrepreneurial journey from high school slime sales to building a thriving business around JMU school spirit– from stickers to buttons and anything else to accessorize your gameday experience. Stick around to hear her post-grad plans to eventually go full-time into the next phase of her business.

🌟 Key Topics + Chapters

Julia Kelly's entrepreneurial journey from high school to college

The role of community and campus markets in business growth

Strategies for social media marketing and product photography

The importance of adaptability and rebranding for long-term success

02:29 Julia's Early Entrepreneurial Spirit

08:33 Transitioning to College and Business Challenges

11:32 Finding Community at JMU

14:33 Product Development and Market Adaptation

17:23 Sales Strategies and Customer Engagement

20:22 The Role of Social Media in Business Growth

23:11 Balancing Business and Academic Life

25:58 Inspiration from Fellow Creators

29:04 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations

45:24 Adaptability and Sustainability in Business

48:05 Reflections on College Life and Growth

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@studentmade_jmu

@shopjuliakelly

@ Student-Made Store

@Making it Creative Podcast

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Shop Julia Kelly

All Campus Shops

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Julia's Story

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Trey's OkState Episode⁠

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🙏🏼 Our Awesome Partner:

Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship

🤔 Other Shoutouts

JMU Young Life

Riles Design Co.