Alumni-owned business spotlight: Chelsea Schmidt (B.S.’21)
VCU Alumni is highlighting Ram entrepreneurs listed in our alumni-owned business directory. Learn tips from Chelsea Schmidt (B.S.’21), owner of Brand Gloss, a branding photography and design business.
What tools helped you the most when you started out?
I’m not sure if this is a tool but I networked like crazy. Getting my name out there and being able to talk to people and tell them about my business.
What was the biggest challenge to maintaining your business?
Figuring out how to scale beyond myself, trusting that it’ll be OK and learning to be a leader. You have to trust the process!
What advice do you have for people considering starting a business?
Tell everyone about what you do and why. People will support you and your values more than just your business.