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Made by local cleveland artisans and craftspeople just like monica herself. >> growing up in cleveland, i saw how hard people work and how much they care about their city and their community. >> completely self-funded, for monica, this isnt just a side gig. its a true passion project. >> im lucky and im grateful because i get to act, and then i get to use that cash, saying it blunltdly, use the cash to put into this and create a business. >> with her name front and center on all the labels, moni...

To interact with them face-to-face. >> we were online and people love the stuff and then i love to connect with people, so i thought this could be a great opportunity to have a destination location in garre s garrettsville, ohio, where we have a store front, shipping, handling, distribution. >> monica measures success in more than just the bochl line. its equally about sharing monicas first love, her love for her hometown, cleveland. >> all of the products that we make, the candles, its all here...

To interact with them face to face. >> we were online and people loved the stuff. then i love to connect with people. so i thought, this could be a great opportunity to have a destination location in garrettsville, ohio, where we have a storefront, we have our production room, we have our shipping and handling and distribution. >> as the brand expands and reaches new customers, monica measures success in more than just the bottom line. its equally about sharing monicas first love. her love for h...

I grew up learning how he thought, how he created, how he, you know, wanted to not only make great products but help people by giving jobs back. >> completely self-funded, for monica, this isnt just a side gig. its a true passion project. >> im lucky and im grateful because i get to act, and then i get to use that cash, saying it bluntly, use the cash to put into this and create a business. i learned everything. i really did. i learned how to do it because no one is going to care about your busi...

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And my moms a homemaker. i grew up learning how he thought, how he created, how he, you know, wanted to not only make great products but help people by giving jobs back. >> completely self-funded, for monica, this isnt just a side gig. its a true passion project. >> im lucky and im grateful because i get to act, and then i get to use that cash, saying it bluntly, use the cash to put into this and create a business. i learned everything. i really did. i learned how to do it because no one is goin...

Those differences between your business and the business that youre pitching to and accentuate those areas that are not overlapping, that add value to the larger businesses. so many of the larger businesses could use your expertise. you need to highlight those and pitch and present and work on those areas theyre not experts at. >> the top two tips to help your small business grow. alicia and monica are back with us again. so good to see you both. i didnt get to say that earlier on. i love hearin...

What ultimately led to her latest venture, opening up a second location in the arcade, a popular shopping destination in the center of downtown cleveland. >> being an actor has helped me tune in to, if i think too much, i make the wrong decisions. so its a feeling. opening the arcade, it was sort of like everyone is like how are we going to do it? we cant do it? nobody wants to do it. then i went to sleep and woke up the next morning, i sat and a just took a deep breath and i said, no, were goin...

There. while youre free to post whatever you want, that may be turning people off and you may be losing business without even knowing it. >> the same way we think about our kids and how they might be interviewing for a job or trying to get into college, think about it the same way. >> all fair game. >> everythings out there once you put it public. okay, monica? >> my top tip is listen to music all the time to boost productivity. you know, theres something visceral about music. theres a response ...