We had the good fortune of connecting with Jessica Allen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jessica, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My thought process originally was can I do this? Am I equipped for it? Will I make the money? Will the clients book me? Of course you ask yourself a million questions. Once you know that it takes risk and doing it afraid you just do it! Main thing is to have faith, trust the process and trust God!

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
What sets me apart is my customer service and quality of work! I pride myself in those top two! I’ve gotten where I am today by not giving up at every low season! I keep pressing because I know seasons change! I continually come up with different business ideas and sales to keep me afloat! It definitely hasn’t been easy but worth it! I’ve been on this journey since 2009! Lessons I’ve learned is to find who and what your audience is! Finding what they need and when they need it! To do it afraid even when it seems impossible!

My brand is a representation of what I stand for! Timely, professional, reasonable, and more! I offer many things in the world of photography, branding (backdrops, banners and more)! Rental service for party equipment and recently started patch parties! I am your one stop shop!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m one that loves to explore and try new things! I’m good for googling all the new, fun and different places! My friends say I’m google and wonder how I find all the cool spots to try out!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The first person would be God! There’s no way I could do it without him! There’s not just one set person to shoutout my support is huge and comes from several! My child Ja’Lon in thanking him for allowing me to work as much as I do! Having a Mom who does multiple things requires long hours and days! My son Ja’Lon for the many days and nights I worked and he sacrificed time spent with me. My babe Ricky for supporting me in every single business idea rather that’s praying, funding, helping me physically and so much more! Understanding the limited time in different seasons! My friends and family who step in and help me at no cost just simply love and support! Your sacrifice means the world to me! Make sure your support is strong when in business.

Instagram: JessPatchItParties

Facebook: J.Allen Enterprise

Other: Personal pages Jessica Allen on FB Jallenenterprise on IG JessPatchIt parties on FB

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