Wow! More proof that Glacsy lies and steals!

I was recently informed by someone in the Glacsy camp that they decided to feature a stolen design in their 2009 Navajo Nation Fair fashion show.  It proves that they lie and network with the most dishonest people.  Only one word comes to mind.  SCUM!!!  They call me a liar, childish and unprofessional?  They seriously need to learn how to run a business and what constitutes proper business ethics.  They call people childish and stupid when they are confronted with tangible truth they cannot refute!  Dealing with them is like dealing with someone with mental deficiencies.

They like to think that by attacking my talents that it will make them better at whatever they do.  The evidence is in the skills…they can launch whatever hate campaign they want and have their “friends” help but it just is not going to work…I am a talented designer and for every one “hater” there are thousands of fans loving what I do.

For every one show I do, it’s is like a hundred shows for them…basically for the Glacsy impaired, that means that I don’t have to sell myself as hard as they do and take every offer that comes down the pike!  I can afford to be choosy about the projects I take and the people I work with.

They have no choice…they HAVE to take whatever offers come their way because of thier substandard talents.  I hope from here on out they stay out of my life and out of my way…which I doubt will happen because they live on trying to deter my talents by talking their lies and trash.  They are on borrowed time.  They are running out of tricks and appeal.  The more people know them the more they realize they don’t like them and hate the clothing they make and that’s the truth!

They act like I don’t know the stories behind the scenes.  I worked with them for almost 5 years and they told me every secret and every insecurity they have.  I know why they act out…they can be childish and say, “Well so do we.”  They fail to understand that I was doing this long before them in Los Angeles and I know all the “tricks.”  They seriously need to put something between their ears besides lies and hate.  I moved on ages ago and it is them that want to see that they are still relevant to me…they don’t matter to me and what I do.  I never relied on them then and I don’t rely on them now.  They bring up stuff  just to get people talking about them because that’s the only time they are in the public eye is when they are trying to create old drama with me.  The public is growing tired of them.  The public cannot be fooled by the real talent.

People cannot deny who they want to see and who’s shows they will go to.  I was a major draw for a lot of shows.  I do not lie when I say I am the designer that saves annuals and gets from the first annual to the second.  My designs inspire and move people.  I am the designer that is most copied and I do breath new ideas into the Native Market.

It really is sad that a lot of these people in the Native American Market cannot come up with their own ideas.  They have to see what someone else does and then copy them…that’s why you cannot tell the difference between something done by Big Water Design to Navajo Spirit. 

That is evident when Glacsy decided to use a garment I produced in their Navajo Nation Fair show.  It’s a piece that Anderson Yazzie decided not to return to me.  I have to stop trusting people and thinking that people are worth helping.  The company Glacsy keep are just like them!  SCUM!

The following photo was taken by Navajo Arts and Crafts for the show I did for the 2009 Women of the Navajo Calender lauch at 2008’s Navajo Nation Fair.  The photo was posted to the “Go Navajo” website.

The evidence can be seen at:

http://harrynezphotography.smugmug.com/Native-Models/Fashion-Show/Glacsy-Models-Fashion-Show/9682060_FX32y#654053381_DgZBF

Turn up the heat and liars will tell on themselves

As seen in the last blog entry, Ray Linder from Glacsy, responded…funny, I did not mention Glacsy in the last article and they just assumed it was about them and that the situation was about them.  It’s funny that they assume that I only have this one thing going on in my life because it’s the only thing going on in their lives…how do they know I’m not talking about some other promotional company and that they are the people from my past I do not wish to work with.

I did not mention names because it wasn’t about them (and I’m not confirming if I’m talking about Glacsy), it was about a situation that I was in and I genuinely did not know what to do.  I will say this:  I had already decided to drop out of the event that proposed me working with Glacsy.  That particular promotion company told me that It was my choice to turn down events but that they would keep me posted to upcoming events and if I chose to do them–then, “YAY!”

I personally cannot believe that I even sent a response to his accusations because I was basically giving into their own self-serving egos.  It was a waste of spiritual energy in doing so but I had to “draw the line”, “burn the bridge”, “bury the past once and for all”, with Glacsy.

I have moved on and I am doing great things for myself and Glacsy has to rear their ugly heads into my present with their grand standing and last bid to use my talents to sell themselves.  They are yesterday’s news.  They may once in awhile get an offer from some office in Phoenix or Los Angeles but once they go out and represent themselves…the industry people see them for what they are…amateurs…they don’t have the educational or professional background to carry off whatever it is they do to the  serious industry people.

Well now that I have wasted even more energy and time on this matter…let’s hope Glacsy is in the past once and for all…oh, and the fact that Glacsy decided to borrow and refuse to return $5000 (yes, $5000) worth of designs and production equipment (deliver all the low blows you want Ray), it will always be an issue if someone asks me to work with you (and there I am addressing Glacsy directly).  I ‘m tired of my talents being used promote these people and yes…to a certain extent people do have to serve me…hate it? DEAL WITH IT!!!  I am a REAL FASHION DESIGNER WITH REAL TALENT and not some “mom and po(o)ped-out” lemonade stand.  LOVE ME, HATE ME, WHEN IT COMES RIGHT DOWN TO IT–you’re promoting me and people ask the question:  “Why do they hate you so much…I saw your designs and love them…if it weren’t for their hate…I would never have gotten to know your talent.”

SELL OUT OR SIGN OUT?

What I’m wondering.  Currently, I am in a situation in which I have finally got the interest of a promotional company that would like to work on getting me to a broader audience.  They raise all the money and I showcase my talents.  I see great potential in “signing” with them but they threw a wrench into the whole thing by bringing in someone I do not want to work with.

I use to work closely with these people and we were very close that we were even going into a partnership but they went behind my back and tried registering all my ideas under their name.  What’s worst is that I had loaned them about close to $5000 in original designs and production equipment.

The company does not know the history between us and the company is very interested in working with me and sees what everybody else has seen.  I have been known to have been the designer to save annual events and headline a first annual to get the second annual.

Logically, I’m thinking that if this company is coming to me that they want to expand their “fashion department” of their promotion company and see me as the one to do this.  People have told me not to sell out. “Be the Diva that you know you are and tell them you will not work with those people–it’s either you or them,” they tell me.

At this point, I feel that I have earned it.  The right not to have to work with such people.  If it’s my talent they want then they are going to have to show a little respect.  Am I wrong for not selling out, or selling my talent short?

In the past, it was my talent that showcased others with lesser talents and with these people, once I left their network, interest dropped in what they were doing.

Sell out or sign out is what’s been on my mind the past few days.  What would I do?  I know what I want to do but is it the right thing to do in the grand scheme of things?  Am i cutting my nose off to spite my face–is the question,  I guess.

New stuff going on with Nizhoni Way!

Well, after a couple of months of finding out who to trust and who not to trust, I think I’m finally hitting my stride.  I am in talks with possible representation–FINALLY!  With a company located close to home.  They want to me to keep my ideals while designing what I want to design without suggestions to design more like their other Native “Fashion” labels.  I’m excited to see what will come from that.  All’s I know is that they have organized solo shows for other Native American Clothing people around the world.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will be able to hook me up with some shows (and sales) in Europe, Asia, and Australia.  It would finally give me the freedom to take on the cliental that I would like to have while reaching more people from different backgrounds.  I am EXCITED!

It’s not set but I was approached by the World AIDS organization to help promote the “RED Collection” for World AIDS Day.  No one in the Native American Community wants to touch the collection because of the subject matter.  It’s kind of upsetting that they would want to turn their backs on something that is meant to help people but you can’t force people believe what they want to believe.  Some have condemned me and pray that I turn away from this path of “evil.”  Some say that I am only propagating the “Gay Agenda.”  If so, I have yet to receive my welcoming packet with gift coupons to the hottest gyms and sex shops!

I really wanted to do this collection to bring to light the reality of AIDS/HIV to the Native Peeps.  There is so much being said and nothing being done.  I wanted to present the truth and let people be aware and remove prejudice, stigma and just plain ignorance about the disease.

So the next couple of months should be interesting for me.  It’s a make or break kind of thing and all’s I can do is just do what I do best and let the proverbial chips fall where they may

 

Also, check the latest article on Nizhoni Way Apparel and Dineh Couture at:  http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/51586452.html

Reflections on 2008

Well, the X-mas season is in full swing. Production has been going along with great anticipation. Sales have been picking up the closure I get to Christmas. This weekend, I will be making an appearance at the Keshmish Festival in Window Rock, AZ at the Navajo Nation Museum. December 5th & 6th.

I will be highlighting the Southwestern and Semi-Traditional apparel. Not a lot of people know that I have designed (which have been copied-poorly, and knocked off by my lesser competitors) and produced a lot of traditional and southwestern designs. I’ve made the Southwestern and traditional apparel available since the inception of Nizhoni Way Apparel. I never really highlight these designs in fashion shows because I felt I would rather highlight my talents for the broad range of clothing I do.

With my other label, DKC*fx(which also started another trend in the Native Market-SPIN-OFF COLLECTIONS), I have the outlet to do the designs that I havealways wanted to do while with NizhoniWay Apparel will be more conservative-yet elegant apparel without the vulgarity found in other collections. As I have said, “nudity is not a selling point-it’s sexy without the boobs and butt poppin’ off all over the place.” Women can be sexy without being a “tool” or a man’s “plaything” in a thong or just plain naked.

In the coming New Year, I will be implementing my next “ground breaking” project with Native Models. “Project: Model Portfolio,” the working title for now. What is it exactly and why is it going to be ground breaking? I am working with some Native American Models and a couple of photographers to help them build on fashion editorial photo shoots. I am providing real Native American fashion couture for Native Models so they can expand their portfolios.

What I’ve noticed from Native American models is that a lot of Native American models lack the fashion editorial shots they need to show high fashion designers they have the range to carry evening wear. I’ve noticed that a lot of Native American models wear a lot of their own clothing for photo shoots and let’s be honest-most models are on fixed incomes that don’t allow them to just throw away $300 on a moderate high end gown. So for my part to support the native market and expand into the mainstream market, I have been sending out (or will be sending out) original Fashions to these Native American models in hopes that they will get the photos they need to complete their portfolios. This is not a talent search or model call. The models have already been chosen and I am not accepting applications–so please spare me the emails on how to apply to break into modeling.

Why is it ground breaking? Because I’m doing it first. What other Native American designer do you know who is doing this or can rock modern fashion? Of course, it will be copied by other Native Designers and t-shirt companies and not to mention-Native Modeling agencies- and all will be insisting it’s their idea.

“Project: Model Portfolio,” has been something I ‘ve always wanted to do and something I have been doing on a smaller scale. Just look at Glacsy, they were unknown when I started working with them and I provided a great deal of fashions for their models and inspired other designers to work with them. After much disappointment from Models asking how I could help them, when these faux modeling agencies were doing nothing to promote them, I felt that it was necessary to think on a grander scale and gear my talents towards making the Native Fashion Industry about the business aspect rather than who’s the bigger “player” and who can bring the biggest “drama” to the scene.

Just like the NativeJewelry market, big institutions, legit show producers, and marketing corps are seeing the need to sign artists rather than those who are just “dabbling” in the art. The latest I’m hearing is that places like Santa Fe Indian Market and The Heard Museum are turning away from booking Native T-shirt companies from appearing in fashion shows and in their art markets but would rather have real fashion designers who sit down and sketch out their collections and go through the process of producing their lines rather than sitting at the computer, downloading images, and with a few clicks of the mouse, they have their line of t-shirts, hoodies, and sweat pants.

I know, it sounds like dissing and maybe it is, but when you spend the time on designing as I do and have someone come along and belittle what you do by taking the easy way out…trust me, you’d feel the same way. It’s not a bunch of undo grips. As I mentioned, In the Jewelry arts, a lot of the artists are up in arms about these “quick buck Charlies” who use artificial stones and prefabricated settings and pre-assembled components to produce cheaper and lesser opulent versions of their high end counterparts–while real artists are sitting at their work tables welding, and shaping stones to settings or settings to stone, and filing down stones to make a detailed facets.

I’ll admit that I have “dabbled” in the jewelry making arts but I never copied for looked to others as inspiration. I may have worked with acrylic stones and base metal pin heads and such, but the work I produced was original and never insisted that the general public pay me the same price tag as the finer artwork found in award winning jewelry work. If anything, it’s heightened my fashion designing and has broaden my design capabilities. I have much respect for those who work hard for at their art.

One thing that will change in 2009, I will not be looking to mentor anymore future designers. The Ingenue program I had going is going to no longer be…I know, I’ve been wrestling with this for the past year but I want to concentrate on Nizhoni Way Apparel and the business of Nizhoni Way Apparel. Believe me, I would like to keep inspiring and helping young Native designers to realize their dreams but someone told me that I have been spreading myself thin. Hopefully, when I have finally hired someone to do the sewing, I can re-ignite the “Ingenue Program” and have the right licensing to find sponsors. I will be finishing up with “Destiny Evolved,” in May 2009. Between now and then I will be helping Cameron finish his upcoming collection. I’m not going to completely abandon promoting great talent, I’m just going to promote them in a way that helps promote me.

With the election of the first African-American president, I do feel that anything is possible. And I feel that I have not stepped up enough to get NizhoniWay Apparel to the general public-does this mean that I will be working withevery tom, dick and Native Model Studio? NO! It just means that I will be working for myself to promote and get myself to a broader audience. If anything that I’ve learned from Myspace and from doing public appearances, is that there is a broad market for what I do and that if more people knew about me, they would buy Nizhoni Way merchandise (merch).

In 2009, Any fashion shows I appear in will be Nizhoni Way Apparel productions. I spent the first half of 2008 trusting in on organization and helping produce a show only to have them sell me short, try registering my ideas under their name, and pushing me aside to take all the glory–never-minding the fact that I was responsible for finding the talent-only to have the show flop under their “management.” Sales did suffer while I was planning and holding meetings–which they were habitually late for, while I was always on time for their meetings only to havethem keep me waiting for up to four hours and never even bothering to call me once, to let me know they were late or they were on their way! Oh yes, and let’s not forget them questioning my professionalism because I decided to move on from their lack of professionalism. They even tried insulting my design talents and boast about how much better they were at designing! It was almost worth the unpleasantness just so I could LMFAO!

Once I saw that all these people with absolutely no fashion industry experience were producing these shows-shows that were okay, I felt that with what i know about fashion show production (because that’s what they teach you in design school) and modeling casting that I would be able to produce some pretty decent fashion shows myself. So 2009 should be an interesting year.

 

ENDNOTE:  I am happy to report that someone in the Native American community has finally stepped up to become an actual registered modeling agency.  VIEWFINDER Photography has become VIEWFINDER PRODUCTIONS.  Best known for their calender, “NATIVE SKINS”, Viewfinder has been handling thier Native American talent for the past year and is expanding to include all Native Talent.

Life is good!

I am working on new stuff and getting some really great projects. As I told those in the past, “I have everything to gain my telling the truth while others have everything to loose by speaking one once of truth.” It really is nice working with the pack of new people I have become acquinted with. It has inspired me to move on and the new network is paying off in dividends!

It is a great weight not having to be the one that was carrying people with absolutely no talent. I really am working with a more talented group of people. We are all like minded individuals who really want to bring real fashion designers and real artists to the forefront of the Native American Market. There is a small legion of actual Native American Fashion Designers all ready to take a stand and move towards changing the Native American Market and make it a viable commodity to sell to mainstream fashion.

The market is currently congested with these faux modeling agencies who really have no clue what it means to be an actual agency. I have heard from a couple of those models who were signed with said modeling agencies and have all said the same, “What a jip it is to be sold all these promises only to find out that it was all hype and that I was the one that had to work to get myself noticed. If I had known that from the beginning, I wouldn’t have signed with them and I would not have had to turn down much better offers because I was signed with them.”

I really don’t believe in spreading rumors when the truth is so much more effective. Others take advantage of people entering the Native American Fashion Industry because everyone is just waiting to see who they can use. I’ve worked with enough people to know who not to work with and who not to trust. I’ve even learned that even if you trust them they are just waiting to cut you up. I have the talents that have made it possible for me to weather all the negativity that others choose to spread. It’s because of my talents that people want to work with me and choose to continue to work with me. It’s my talents that book designers, models and photographers!

I am excited with future prospects and all the new and interesting people I’m going to be working with. Talent inspires talent and I have been challenging myself greatly!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do you spell Tacky? G-L-A-C-S-Y!

Well, I’ve decided to make it known to all models and potential models that they will not be considered for any future projects with Nizhoni Way Apparel if they are affiliated with Glacsy. Why? Well, Tionne Linder decided to write a ominous email to the marketing director of an event (that I am taking part in) in regards to a photo the taken by Glacsy but was paid for by the featured designer of the event.  Glacsy claimed copyright infringements. First off, the designer paid for her services and also paid other fees for other services which Glacsy has not yet honored. Her response was that she only took those photos because they were only meant for the designers personal use. DUH? This show is an event showcasing her talents and she was using the photo-which she paid for-to promote her show. If Glacsy does not want their photos to be used in this capacity then they should not bother to take photos. After all the drama and BS, and after reminding Glacsy that they were paid for the photo and that they still owe the designer services, Tionne Linder dropped the matter and simply commented, “I just wanted to be asked if it was okay.”

WHAT! You create all this drama and claim copyright infringement only to back down and give some weak stuff like, ” I only wanted to be ask.”  By the way, if you go to the U.S. Copyright office website and search the data base for Glacsy-you’ll find nothing listed.  I know that they did this only because they saw my name on the flyer and they did it out of spite. I personally will not put up with such BS. I have made it known that I will not use Glacsy models in any future projects because their public images are owned by Glacsy and if they are going to run around screaming “Copyright Infringement” why would I or anyone want to work with Glacsy affiliates? Ray Linder talked about how I was destroying myself by ending ties with Glacsy. Things have only gotten better since vacating them from my life. I’m actually booking shows in which I am being paid for my appearances! Ha, ha!

Native American Fashion week was a bust because of Ray Linder and his lack of people skills. If I really was the problem and they were the solution then why is it that every designer I booked for their show canceled? Why is it that I am hearing from models that didn’t bother re-newing their “contracts” with Glacsy are coming to me to help them get back on track by referring them to other modeling agencies. They just don’t get it. I brought far more to the table than they ever did. No on wanted to work with them and no one takes them seriously. 

Karma is a little witch, y’all

The press is in and as I predicted, Native American Fashion Week was a complete failure. An event that boasted designers from Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Denver-when I was on board with the event, was reduced to only glacsy and grand falls creations. Tionne Linder blamed the promotion of the event for the low attendance. The truth was that the event was doomed from the beginning due to the lack of people skills of Ray Linder. Making outlandish requests and demands of the designers drove them away in droves! More than likely, they do not want to see this as a failure because of their egos but when the papers report only 60 people a show, versus the costs to produce the show-It’s a dud!

“Not all that!” was the report from some of the attendees. The sad thing in all this is that this show could have been a major knock out of the park if Glacsy had not decided to sneak around an make an enemy of me. I’m sorry but when I drop a show or a network people take notice and based on my design capabilities, more credence is given to me more so than someone like Glacsy with their mediocre photography, sub-standard fashion designs and models-who they claim they train every weekend before shows, that can’t walk or hit their mark–trust me, I’ve seen the video.

I did mention to them that they had been a long time liability to me and only jeopardized by credibility with other organizations. I was their #1 advocate because they needed one. No one wanted to work with them and I had to make the hard sale convincing people they are worthy. They wanted to insist that their actions did not disrespect me the way my departure did them. I was not the one sneaking around registering my ideas under their name. It’s vindicating that the input I have had in previous shows has been made apparent with the failure of this show. They complained that I was not doing my part and they can see now (which I doubt they will) what I contribute to the shows.

I am moving into more fashion show production and hope to produce shows for the designers I promote and these are designers who have the educational background to have a successful career in the fashion industry and not a bunch of fakes who think that by watching “America’s Next Top Model “and “Project Runway” constitutes “industry experience.”

I know they are going to respond to this because they just have to know everything their “competitors” are doing. Of course, they are going to be all, “I know you are but what am I?”

 

 

 

 

This is the last post on the matter.

Yes, Glacsy is holding my personal designs hostage and refuses to release them.  They alledgidly claim that they came out to return my stuff to me but no one was home to receive said belongings. Especially when it was advised that they not appear without first notifying me by phone or email as they were not welcome without invite.   According to bulletin posts last weekend-which they claim they dropped by (June14),  I was busy working on an order due last Monday (June 16th).  I was here all day that day.  As a matter of fact I was sewing in front of the TV which is conveniently located by my front doorstep.  Also, the drapes were drawn open and I was facing said door stop and at 2PM-the alleged time of first arrival, I did not see anyone pull up.  They also claim a 10PM visit as well and also chose to implicate one of their models in this alleged visit.  I still was in front of the TV-not sewing but, watching a mini-marathon of “Kimora: Life in the Fabulous Lane.”  Before that, I was watching “The Medium”-cause I love me some Medium!  It was an episode I missed when it originally aired-ROSANNA ARQUETTE!

I did send them emails and over the phone asked them to mail out my stuff and relayed to them that would be the best, most convenient, and cheapest way to draw this matter to a close.  They refused to comply.  When expressed to Tionne Linder her response was, “You can pay for the postage!”  My response was, “Fine, send it C.O.D.”  Her response was that I was being childish and unprofessional and that I <b>HAD</b> to come out to there residence and receive my property myself.  I did express to several people I felt that this was an attempt at luring me into an unsafe situation for their final confrontation-they concurred.

I was doing fine getting on with the business of Nizhoni Way Apparel and Wednesday evening,  I receive a slue of insulting and threatening emails from Ray Linder about law suits.  I was confused as to where this was all coming from.  Then it was suggested that I check and see what the latest news was on NAFW.  To my surprise, they had absolutely no designers booked for the show.  The only clothing that was to be seen was from Glacsy.  It had become apparent that the handling of designers (some of whom appeared at L’Oreal Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, Phoenix Fashion Week, and Scottsdale Fashion Week) had taken a turn. 

The one complaint that they told me as to why  they decided against doing the show-the outrageous request of Glacsy to drop their lives and attend their model workshops.  One designer was touring California and could not make the workshops-they were dropped from the show.  Another designer was in the process of moving and could not attend because they were given a deadline to be out of their apartment or they would be charged a whole nother month’s rent, they couldn’t make the workshop-they were dropped from the show.

I had gotten top quality designers for NAFW not to mention a bevy of size 2, 4, and 6’s-which is the preferred sample size of most designers.  They were all coming out from all parts of the U.S.  But because Glacsy decided to pull a nasty power play and demand that models and designers travel all the way out AT THEIR EXPENSE to window rock to attend their workshops, all decided that it just was not worth their efforts.  Especially those who have worked major industry fashion shows-<b>and again, by industry, I do not mean, Santa Fe Indian Market, Gathering of Nations, the Window Rock Museum, The Window Rock Sports Center, or The El Morro Theatre in Gallup.</b>  They all had to work and could not get the time off.  They rely on thier jobs and businesses to keep them out of the red as they pursue crossover success-which I am also in pursuit of.

I did not tell anyone not to do the shows or to cancel.  As stated in earlier post, I encouraged fashion talent to participate and even continued to sell the show to other designers.  I even stated that I would like to see Native American Fashion Week prosper and succeed.  This current event has taken a vast step back-in my opinion, without the content of real design talent, a fashion week will on succeed-something Glacsy refuses to see.

The future of NAFW  is questionable as of now.  I do hope that in my endeavors to promote and move into producing fashion shows that these last few months, will not reflect on my events badly.  My hope is that people will be able to make the distinction between my work and those I am working with from Glacsy.

I have fully moved on but according to emails sent to me this past Monday Glacsy refuses to let it go.  My hope is that they will realize their errors and continue with honesty and integrity.  I have wondered as a result of these dealings if Glascy had been embellishing the business practices of Native Model Studio and Larry Price–I wonder if my involvement with their smear campaign was yielded by half or untruths on part of the owners of Glacsy.

New Horizons!

As I turn the page on a new chapter of the “Nizhoni Way” story, I have learned a great deal about the Native American Market. I have always contended that if I were going to advice someone when they first enter the market, I’d let them know the truth to help them better navigate through the BS!

First thing, DON’T TRUST ANYONE WITH LESSER TALENT THAN YOU! They are only looking for a way to use you to make a name for themselves. Second, Never share your ideas or thoughts with anyone–no matter how nice they try perceiving themselves, they are only listening to see what they can use against you and what ideas they can claim as their own to try and make themselves seem more legit. Third, LISTEN TO THOSE AROUND YOU! If everyone around you is telling you not to work with someone because they are not professional-then move on! Again, they only want to use your talents to make them seem more professional. Fourth, and probably the most important, if they do not have the background experience don’t waste your time. You’ll spend more time catching them up to you while ignoring your needs. If I had reasoned with the fourth logic, I could have saved myself so much time, energy, and money!

Business is an ugly thing. It’s not all puppies and unicorns. You can try willing it all you want but that’s the way it’s going to be. The bottom line is money, and If I had kept that in mind I could’ve saved so much of it! Donald Trump once said that success is not measured in the victories but in the defeats because it’s from the defeats that you learn the most. I’ve also heard that from other successful entrepuneurs.

That almost seems kind of depressing but I do understand the logic. I know what to do and what not to do. It has made me stronger and has taught me to up my own personal best–to challenge myself to see what I’m really capable of.