The Birthday Blog: One Year of Wild Urban

One whole year of Wild Urban – a journey filled with impressive peaks and a few pits. As we look back on this year, there are moments we wouldn’t change for the world, along with valuable lessons we want to share with those considering the path of entrepreneurship. In this blog, we’ll delve into our top 3 peaks and pits of owning our own business.

The Peaks

1. Flexibility
For obvious reasons, flexiblity is our #1 peak of owning our own business. Weather your having an off day, feeling burnt out or just want to take a day for you, having a flexible schedule and being able to take off time when needed is definitely one of our favorite perks of owning our own business. When creating Wild Urban, we wanted the focus to be on a manageable work load, letting the creatives take charge and creating an environment that fosters positivty and a focus on mental health and well being.

2. Creativity
Creativity has been ingrained in us since childhood. The ability to create what we want, when we want, and how we want played a pivotal role in starting this venture. We set out to craft exceptional digital products without the need for fancy suits, jargon, or unnecessary embellishments. In our business journey, we’ve reached a point where we can select clients and projects that resonate most with our vision.

3. Revolting Against the System While we might not be modern-day Susan B. Anthonys, we embarked on a mission when we launched Wild Urban. After years of toiling in various digital design agencies and witnessing the flaws in the system (CEOs reaping millions while we designers did the heavy lifting, struggling to make ends meet), we decided it was time for change.

The Pits

1. Wearers of Many, MANY Hats
Wearing many hats can be both a blessing and a curse. Variety can be refreshing, especially when creativity wanes, but it can also become overwhelming. When you dive into entrepreneurship, you suddenly find yourself playing the roles of marketing director, social media manager, accountant, videographer, photographer, account manager, and even handling customer complaints. The list seems never-ending, and we’re still learning to navigate it.

2. Fear of the Unknown
One of the biggest hurdles, and one that continues to challenge us, is the fear of the unknown. The uncertainty of whether we’ll attract enough clients to sustain our business is a genuine concern. Taking that leap of faith is always easier said than done. In any business, work consistency can fluctuate over the months, with booming periods followed by slower ones. Slow months offer us valuable time to enhance our products, refine our processes, and improve various aspects of the business to provide our clients with the best possible experience.

3. Trading 40 hours a week for 24/7
Okay, maybe not literally 24/7, but it can certainly feel that way when things go haywire, especially in the world of web design. When the unexpected occurs, it’s all hands on deck, which may mean working during weekends, late nights, or early mornings.

As we reflect on this past year, we wouldn’t change a thing! Owning your own business comes with its fair share of ups and downs, and having some foresight can be invaluable. With that said, we hope this blog provides you with insights as you contemplate taking the plunge into entrepreneurship and pursuing your dreams. We’re deeply grateful for the ongoing support and encouragement from everyone on the sidelines. We’re excited to see what year 2 of Wild Urban has in store and hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey.
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