182: Pivotte Studio Co-Founder Evelyn Frison: Navigating the Winding Road of Entrepreneurship and Partnerships

Eveyln Frison was raised to play by the rules. Growing up in different parts of the world thanks to her military family, Evelyn, was taught the value of hard work, discipline and avoiding risk, and later fell in line with that tradition by signing up for ROTC in college at University of Colorado.

But that bit of rebel and that entrepreneurial spirit that was also a part of who she was couldn't be resisted. In 2013, after a few years of working in marketing and advertising -- and also experiencing frustrating with clothing options for women who go through may phases throughout thier day -- she decided to take the leap. Today, with her business partner Yehua Yang, Evelyn is the co-founder and brand director of Pivotte Studio -- which is a line of polished clothing that offers form, function and fashion for women on the go. Their goal is to help women move through the world feeling comfortable and confident.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Evelyn talks about the twists and turns on the path to success, what she wishes she knew before she jumped into her business, what it's like to build a business partnership with your best friend (yes, it can work!) and how entrepreneurship is one of the greatest personal growth journeys you'll ever have.

On this episode you'll learn:

Key conversation you should have with your business partner before you start your business.What make a business partnership work.How to resolve conflicts between partners.The importance of regular checks.The power of being a digital first business, even in fashion.Getting clear on your message for your business.Practice saying your message and your brand proposition out loud.Remembering that, as a startup, you're going to continuously evolve.Seek feedback about your brand from your customers.Be okay with letting an idea go when it's not working.Importance of having a mentor who gives you feedback and helps build confidence.How personal development plays a role in entrepreneurship.How confidence is key to being a successful entrepreneur and how they can be nurtured.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!

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[Music: "Easy" by SPCZ]

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