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{Money + Power: Teenpreneur} Meet Teenpreneur Asha Behind SauceyCases
Interview by Cleavester
When 17-year-old Asha gets a break from her busy school schedule, she loves to focus on her new business Saucey- Cases. Recently, I had the great opportunity to sit down with teenprenuer Asha the creator of SauceyCases. So, sit back and enjoy what we discussed and stop by her site to show your support.
A Cleavester Interview Cleavester: Hi Asha! We love your idea of creating SauceyCases - we wish we thought of it! How did you come up with it? Asha: I love using my phone in stylish cases. So, back in October of 2017, while I was looking at cellphone cases, I decided I wanted to sell my favorite cases through my own business.
Cleavester: How did you come up with the name SauceyCases for your brand?
Asha: It started with my “sauce” hoodie from Kreative Coaching. Kreative Coaching is my favorite clothing line, founded by two young entrepreneurs. To me “sauce” means something that is very stylish and “lit”. Since I will have “lit” cases, I decided to name my company SauceyCases.
Cleavester: How did you get the funds for starting out? Who helped you?
Asha: My parents gave me one of their credit cards and gave me a small budget which I have to pay back once I start earning a profit from my business.
Cleavester: How did you come up with the designs for the Cases?
Asha: Well, I do not design my own cases (yet). I buy them from different manufacturers at wholesale rates and sell them at retail prices. I did a lot of research on different brands and wholesalers to determine where to buy my cases from at the best prices.
Cleavester: How did you find a manufacturer?
Asha: Through the internet.
Cleavester: Who helped you with your business plan?
Asha: My parents had me fill out a business plan template. The template helped me to think about how to market my cases, expenses, sales methods, and how to identify my customers.
Cleavester: How do you balance running your own business with normal teen stuff?
Asha: I make time for it. I usually spend time on my business after track practice and homework and on the weekends.
Cleavester: If you could have one celebrity endorse SauceyCases, who would it be and why?
Asha: Rihanna, because she has a lot of style and people like to wear and have what she has. She has a lot funky clothes and I have a lot of funky cases. If we collaborated it would have a huge impact on my business.
Cleavester: Who is your biggest role model and why do you look up to them?
Asha: My parents because they both have businesses and they make me their top priority. Also, my grandmother because she is loving and wants to see me prosper.
Cleavester: Can you put into words how proud you are of launching SauceyCases?
Asha: I am really excited about launching my own business. I am proud of all the work, research and sacrifice that allowed me to get to a point where I could launch my business.
Cleavester: Where do you see SauceyCases in the future?
Asha: I see my business getting bigger and expanding to opening a store and designing my own cases. For more info please visit: www.sauceycases.com
Photo Courtesy: CreativeMindz Media, Inc.
