Today’s guest Jamie Ortiz and I have something in common: we have both been creating something from scratch over the past few years. While I developed the SpaStar headwrap, Jamie created a mineral sunscreen that filled a gap in the market that she discovered when her young son was diagnosed with eczema.

In this episode, Jamie shares her journey to create Espieve, including the wins and the rewards as well as the struggles and roadblocks that she faced as she built up her beauty biz with no business background. We also talk about the process of getting sunscreen approved by the FDA and all that goes into starting a sunscreen business from the ground up.

Listen in to learn what it means to “know your why,” the important difference between being fully booked and booked perfectly, and how Jamie knew when she was successful.

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“Know your why. Why do you want to create this? Why do you feel there is a need for this?” – Jamie Ortiz

Show Notes:

• How to get through tough moments in a new business
• What does Jamie’s business look like
• How long do you need to work with the FDA on sunscreen
• When do you know you are successful
• How did Jamie decide to start a sunscreen business
• What is Jamie most proud of
• How many people are on Jamie’s team
• What are the ins and outs of wholesale

“Are you successful being fully booked for six weeks or are you just working and being booked?” – Jamie Ortiz

Links Mentioned:

• Connect with Jamie Ortiz:

 Facebook | Instagram | Espieve

“You can’t just have a problem and shut the door on it. You have to open the door and look deep inside at what’s causing it and what you’re doing.” – Jamie Ortiz

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