CEO of Social Curator | Podcast Host of The Jasmine Star Show | Creator I make crazy ideas come to life, and help others do the same.
California
Joined August 2008
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Love this guy. Thankful I found him, his podcast, Hampton, and (best yet) his brilliant wife, Sara.
Someone I really respect and am glad to be friends with is @jasminestar
Her story is amazing.
She quit law school to become a photographer.
Didn't know anything about it. Didn’t even own a camera.
Started shooting weddings. Hit 6 figures year one.
Then began teaching other photographers how to market themselves.
That turned into teaching all types of business owners about social media.
Eventually built Social Curator - software that helps small businesses with social marketing.
-zero funding
-now does $5M in revenue
-Started as a community with social media trainings and courses
-Created a membership and had over 2k join within a week
-Launched a SaaS in 2020
-Now has 6,000+ users
But here's something I really respect:
She’s straight up. When their tech was breaking and customers were mad, she did a live broadcast on social and apologized. Fixed the problems after that and has grown the business very impressively.
I also love her energy. When we hang, she takes charge of a situation and does it in a fun way.
She just started her 3rd year at Hampton. One of our best members and one of my favorite people.
We have a story about her and her biz on our blog.
You don’t show up perfect, you show up to get the job done. Sometimes the work is tedious, but you continue to move forward.
You know doing the work isn’t always fun, but that doesn’t stop you because you’re in it for the long haul, and know the results Will. Be. Worth. It.
When you’re knocked down, get back up.
When their words trip you with doubt, get back up.
When you’ve fallen from fear, get back up.
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Success doesn’t go to the Special…it goes to those who refuse to stay down.
I wouldn’t say she’s judgmental, but my toddler took one look at my outfit and asked if I was wearing pajamas to dinner.
Best business advice you’ve ever got?
Early on I was told I didn’t need to see the entire path, but I needed to trust myself to take the next best step.
All these years later and it still hits the same.
It “was great.”
This is copywriter speak for it could’ve gone better.
Next time he’s on my podcast I’m going for
STUPENDOUS INCREDIBLE JAW-DROPPING I CRIED AT THE END.
Prepare your heart.
Did a pod with @jasminestar...was great.
We talked:
- The framework I decide what biz to start
- My research methods
- How to measure risk
- How to figure out whether you’re in alignment with a potential life or business partner
jasminestar.com/podcast/epis…
Y’all doubt til you see the final result 😉
Love reviewing our members' feedback on last week's @HamptonFounders Austin Retreat. Many more to come!
cc: Turns out @jasminestar knows a thing or two about what makes a great photo. 😉
ALT At Camp Lucy with Hampton Founders
If you’re the smartest person in the room, find a new room. Not easy being surrounded by people who are wiser/richer/more successful but I learn the MOST when I’m the dumbest person in the room & I’m willing to ask questions that betray my inexperience. Not easy, but worth it.
Your dream client will say no.
The editor will decline.
The contract won’t be renewed.
Tech will break.
It’ll cost more & take twice as long.
But it’s preparing you for what you want
Your future self will thank you for pushing through
It won’t go as planned & it’s a good thing
I've been able to send Direct Messages in the community to founders I'd never, ever get access to. The sheer proximity to these conversations is better than being next door neighbors in Silicon Valley. Seriously. @jspeiser @thesamparr
Wanna know the power of community, Twitter, and a crazy Texan?
My account was hacked 6 months ago...one tweet from @thesamparr and strangers rallied to help.
Gracias, amigos!
