Message to customers & other startups:
Is there anything people should
know about why your products are
special or your connection to Pullman?
Do you use any unusual materials? Any
words of encouragement or advice to
someone who is on the fence about pursuing
a creative endeavor? Any potential
pitfall warnings, etc.?
I have only been a “Pullman Local” for a
little over two years but the connection
with this town and the people make it
feel like it’s been a part of me for much
longer. I try to use local foods found on
the Palouse because this area is robust
with agriculture and what better way to
give back to our gracious community.
My advice to someone trying to grow
their business would be to do it for YOU
and no one else. If it’s something that
makes you happy, don’t worry about the
naysayers and the negative feedback.
You will get a sense of fulfillment from
knowing that your heart is in it and it
makes you happy. That’s what grows a
successful business. And if you’re worried
about starting a business from scratch,
just begin by making it your side
hustle. You won’t feel as much
pressure if it’s just something on
the side you enjoy doing. Most
famous companies were
started in people’s garages
just doing what they love
and making it happen!
About Domenica:
My name, Domenica,
means Sunday in
Italian.
I am an only child.
When I was little,
my parents loved
to take me on
family vacations that
involved roadside
attractions – so my
parents would drag
me around the country
seeing the largest ball of
twine and whatnot. I’ve
lost count of how many
underground caverns I have
been to.
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