dani keith

business name: {dani keith designs}

years in business: 2

blog: http://danikeithdesigns.com/blog
shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/danikeith
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danikeithdesign
twitter: danikeithartist

bio:
maker of pretty things. grower of dreams. catalyst for creativity.

dani keith has been creating for a lifetime. in the spring of 2010 she was set up on a blind date with metalsmithing, and she says it was instant, true and deep love at first fusing! {dk} is constantly evolving, and dani is genuinely excited to see where each turn takes her.

artist statement: "I find the beauty in the simple geometry of shape and transform metal into a story that the wearer wants to be a part of"

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QUESTION: Do you have a business mentor? What value does that offer to your experiences as a business owner?

Dani's ANSWER:

My mentor is amazing on two levels, she is an amazing metalsmith/creative entrepreneur and I am lucky to have studied with her, plus she is a very successful gallery owner {one of my future goals} While there are numerous gifts that we give and receive when working in a collaborative studio space, what I learn from her is both how she continually feeds her creative muse and how that talent and creativity translates into her business model. She is an amazing example of generous talent and savvy businesswoman. Observing a person who has achieved my definition of success has had a dramatic effect on how my business model has evolved and been honed.

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For more information on the 101010 Project check out the 101010 Website. For a complete list of questions and the women hosting them on their Websites, see below.

(Note: Due to life's unexpected twists & turns, this session of the 101010 Project features eight participants instead of the intended 10.)

THE WOMEN, THE QUESTIONS

Laura Otero: #1. Is it necessary for your business to line up with your soul purpose? What value is there to having that aligned?

Me: #2. Do you have a business mentor? What value does that offer to your experiences as a business owner?

Shari Sherman: #3. What animal would represent your first year of business.

Robin Norgren: #4. What business/businesses have you chosen to model your business after?

Dani Keith: #5. At this moment, what one idea do you need to start executing for your business?

Paula Joerling: #6. What part of your business have you delegated or put on hold in order to focus your energy more efficiently?

Valerie Weller: #7. How did you finally decide on the look of your brand? What did the evolution look like?

Phyllis Dobbs: #8. Who is that one person you would like to sit and talk with about your business? What would you talk about?

Robin is the mastermind behind this 101010 Project. May I hear

a round of applause for her hard work please?

<clap clap clap clap clap>

Robin Norgren

Name of business: Robin Norgren Studios

Social media links:

Website: http://www.robinnorgrenstudios.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/robinlnorgren

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wellofcreations.myetsyshop

Years in business: 4 years

Bio:

I strive to live life to the fullest. No matter what. I have grown into myself through my love for Jesus and HIS LOVE FOR ME. Art, motherhood, business, creativity and yoga are the cherished vehicles for this deepening. Life can be FULL, JUICY, MEANINGFUL, PURPOSE FILLED, LOVELY. I want to help you come to your fullest life. I create workbooks, ecourses and workshops that chronicle my change and growth and offer you ways to find out what YOUR FULLEST life will be.

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QUESTION: Do you have a business mentor? What value does that offer to your experiences as a business owner?

Robin's ANSWER:

This is one of the things I am going to put in place in 2012. I do not have an up close and personal mentor but I know that my business needs one. Over the last few years I have been relying on business books and ecourses – all good stuff and extremely valuable information was shared.

The problem is I think there comes a point in time where you hit a crossroads. You need to connect with someone face to face and help craft goals that you are terrified of and yet someone is looking you dead in the eye and says 'you got this- go for it!"

I think we all need that. I know many of the traits of the entrepreneur have to do with drive and tenacity and willingness to go with that inner knowing. But when that is not the issue anymore but it is more of a 'what's next' that you are looking at… well I believe that is when you cannot continue on as a lone wolf.

Robin Norgren is currently completing her life coaching certification and would LOVE to offer you a FREE 15 minute mini session – sign up for her mailing list here: http://www.robinnorgrenstudios.blogspot.com/p/life-coaching.html

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