This might sound weird, but... I became an entrepreneur by accident. I didn't PLAN to ever start my own business -- though, in retrospect, it's not really that surprising... I was homeschooled, growing up, and, as I got older, I really looked forward to going to college, getting a job, and just generally "getting out of the house." I wanted to explore, be a part of a team, and climb the corporate ladder. But I think doing my own thing was in my blood. My dad has run his own business my entire life, so not having a boss was my norm. And being homeschooled (in fact, homeschooling myself from 5th grade on -- though that's another story...) only reinforced my independent streak. By the time I was about old enough to "get a job," my entrepreneurial destiny unavoidable. In this video, I share the story of how I started my first business (yes, on accident 🙈) and how that led to where I am today. And, by the way: I started that first "business" at age 14. So if you've ever felt like you aren't old enough, experienced enough, qualified enough, or any other version of imposter syndrome... well, I think my story can cure you of that because I started WAY before I was ready. Watch the video and share YOUR story in the comments -- I love hearing how entrepreneurs got their start! 🔹 Download the FREE Online Business Quickstart Guide: https://www.gillianperkins.com/online-business-quickstart-guide-download/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT How To SURVIVE As An Entrepreneur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYMAX90kNkU Daily Habits that Changed My Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6qjNGUHxyU What I'd Do If I Were Starting My Business from Scratch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNtbFfFDruo Weekly CEO Work Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqe506MZEOM My 4 hr/day Work Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=798pOZ33QYI 7 Mindset Shifts that Changed My Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V36K1ERxZVI // LINKS Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business: https://www.gillianperkins.com/ Join our private Facebook group! https://gillianperkins.com/community Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: https://www.instagram.com/gillianzperkins/ // FILMING EQUIPMENT My main camera: https://amzn.to/39myvZB Great (more affordable) alternative: https://amzn.to/2SARJUp Microphone: https://amzn.to/39qpqiA Tripod: https://amzn.to/2w7sIJ6 Ring light: https://amzn.to/39h9oaC Other lights: https://amzn.to/2OKhzEv // MAIL Gillian Perkins International P.O. Box 13573 Salem, OR 97309 NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!