Today's special guest on The Accidental Pren-her Show, Stories of the
Unexpected is Accidental Pren-her Julie Northrop of Free Birthday Treats.
This quick-fire, 10-minute interview talks about how starting up a business changed her life. You'll hear about her struggles, resonate with her passion, and discover what she does to attract the frugal consumer.
Stepping out of my comfort zone has been a big issue for me and, starting this business, it’s what I have to do. I’ve found that I can do so much more than what I really thought I could do.
You'll also find out about the wide-range of freebies and discounts that Free Birthday Treats offers:
We’ve got freebies and discounts that range from little babies all the way to pets. There is free golf, free skiing, free manicures, free tanning, free movies, bowling . . . Oh, my goodness, there’s so much stuff that I have found, and that’s what’s so much fun about this is finding all these great deals and sharing them with the millions of Americans.
Lastly, after you listen to Julie's inspiring story, you'll want to head over to her site and get in on the soy candle give-away she has going on!
Download her interview and listen to it from your computer or ipod.
Enjoy!
Susan L. Reid
The original Accidental Pren-her™Author of Discovering Your Inner Samurai: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Journey to Business Success
Hi Julie:
Great interview and what a wonderful idea you have. It is especially timely with everyone being so squeezed in this economy.
I like your comment about having to step out of your comfort zone. At some point in this entrepreneurial journey, we are all forced to do that. Good luck and best wishes for continued success!
Posted by: Moschel | July 07, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Thank you Moschel for the kind words! Being your own boss definitely has it's own perks, but you're right at one point or another you do have to step outside of your comfort zone. :)
Posted by: Julie N. | July 07, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Julie, how wonderful it is that you've come up with a way to allow people from all economic levels to celebrate and honor those they love on their birthdays! It seems that these days we tend to forget how very important someone's "birth" day is...you're bringing that caring back into the limelight - and making it so very affordable, to boot! Thank you!
Posted by: Carolyn - Crickets Roar virtual assistant services | July 08, 2008 at 12:05 AM
One of the things I like best about your interview -- besides your amazing passion and conviction -- is what you say about stepping out of your comfort zone.
It takes a lot to do that, and I commend you for having the courage to start up a business on your terms, the way you wanted to do it, to bring joy and happiness into people's lives.
Posted by: The Original Accidental Pren-her | July 08, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Thank you Carolyn and Susan! I've so enjoyed connecting with you both and your comments are a true reflection of my passion for inspiring others to not only celebrate their birthdays during this tough economy, but also pursue their dreams. And for those of you out there that haven't started reading Susan's book "Discovering Your Inner Samurai"...you need to! It is so in tune with women entrepreneurs.
Posted by: Julie N | July 09, 2008 at 01:51 AM
I'm continually amazed at the ways people have turned passions into profits, but I have to say that this is the most amazing idea I have ever heard of, and I think that's its splendiferous! Your interview is definitely an inspiration to all of us who will also be Accidental Pren-hers. I can't wait to visit your site. I am a piano teacher and I love to recognize my students' birthdays by presenting them with a gift. Your website will provide me with a more econimical way of continuing this practice. Thank you, thank you, Thank you!
Posted by: Linda Alisesky | July 09, 2008 at 03:36 PM