Every cloud has its silver lining. Sometimes we have to look closely to see it. Imagine having a job you don’t love, and then it relocates you to one of your favorite places to live. That’s a blessing!
On today’s show, we are joined by Lisa Stevenson. She is the owner of Rise Jewelry. Lisa will be sharing with us how she came to Hawaii and started a business that she has been running for the last five years.
Lisa’s story is incredibly amazing! If you have been planning on starting a business in Hawaii, but you have no idea where to start, you need to listen to Lisa.
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
- Getting to know Lisa
- Reopening of Hawaii
- How Lisa came to the island
- Lisa’s motivation to start a business
- Lisa’s passion for scuba diving
- The first sale
- Lisa’s highlights and benchmarks
- Starting a business in Hawaii
- What drives Lisa?
- What makes Lisa stand out?
Key Milestones of the Episode:
[04:45] Introducing our episode guest
[06:22] Lisa’s perception of the reopening
[07:26] How have the past few months been for Lisa personally and as a business?
[08:43] How did Lisa come to live on the island
[11:54] What inspired Lisa to start a business?
[13:02] Where did Lisa’s passion for diving come from?
[13:51] Types of shells. Is there a most sort after type of shells?
[16:05] When did Lisa’s vision for her business start?
[17:46] Lisa’s first sale
[19:29] The highlights and benchmarks of Lisa’s business for the five years she has been in operation
[20:38] How did Lisa scale?
[21:59] Lisa’s experience of starting a business in Hawaii
[23:31] Lisa’s words of encouragement to someone who is about to start a business, but they are not sure where to begin
[25:53] What sets Rise apart from other companies?
[27:17] What does Lisa love most about what she does?
[29:12] What would Lisa want people to know coming to Hawaii to visit
Key Quotes from the Episode:
“I think the way that I have been successful is just the mindset of I can’t fail. I just can’t do whatever in my power that I can control to make sure that this succeeds.”
“Taking risk is important. It is definitely part of the game for sure.”
“Everyone is unique. Everyone’s ideas are unique and beautiful in their own way.”
Resources
- Rise Jewelry Website
- Rise Instagram
- HawaiiCovid19.com
- Hawaii’s Best Instagram
- Bumper music, Ukulele and Chill, provided by Coby G (used with permission)
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Bryan Murphy, owner of Hawaii’s Best Travel, is a certified Hawaii destination expert from the Hawaii Visitors Bureau. He actively participates in the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau as a member and has a strong educational background focused on local culture and sustainability. As the host of “Hawaii’s Best Travel,” a top-30 US travel podcast, Bryan combines his years of experience with valuable insights. He connects with a broad online community, reaching nearly half a million people, and offers a richer, more responsible way to experience Hawaii.
