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From Corporate to Greetings Cards - Mackenzie's Million Dollar Journey
Jan 25, 2024
Former corporate strategist Mackenzie, from Apple and Warby Parker, aims to challenge Hallmark and American Greetings with her Shopify store and newsletter. Topics discussed include embracing the idea of starting without feeling ready, playing to your strengths in business, and embracing the messy process of entrepreneurship.
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Quick takeaways
- Embrace the idea that you may never feel ready to start, but the key is to start anyway.
- Play to your strengths in business and do more of what is already working.
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Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Mackenzie Seal, a former corporate strategist, left her high-paying job to pursue her passion for greeting cards. She believes that greeting cards are a powerful way to foster authentic connection and communication in a world that needs more joy. Mackenzie started her own Shopify store and launched a weekly newsletter to document her business journey. She shares her learnings and progress on social media to inspire others. While she initially focused on greeting cards, she realized through customer validation that presentations could be a more lucrative painkiller. Mackenzie is now exploring opportunities in the presentation space to maximize revenue and scale her business.
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