Featured Mom: Kid’s Personalized Music

This week we’re chatting with Victoria Blackney from Kid’s Personalized Music!

Tell us a little about yourself!
Hi, my name is Victoria Blackney and the women behind Kid’s Personalized Music. I am happily married to my husband of 31 years and I have 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren. In addition to running my business, I enjoy boating, gardening, reading and spending time with my grandchildren.

What lead you to creating your own business?
In the summer of 2007, I was searching for a business opportunity and coincidentally came across music that sang a child’s name in every song at a festival in South Florida. Needless to say, I was sold mentally and walked away with 6 full-length cds that mentioned my grandchildren’s names up to 98 times throughout. At that moment, I knew this is what I was looking for. Four years later, here I am providing the same inspirational, educational and positive messages for kids and adults of all ages!

What advice do you have for fellow WAHMs?
My biggest challenge is to be consistent with everyday marketing, even if it is handing out one business card, that’s one more person that knows what I offer. My easiest task is staying organized. I set my morning hours to business planning, scheduling show bookings, marketing, customer orders, correspondence and any necessary follow-up is generally done in the evening hours. Networking in any capacity is my primary form of advertising.
The one suggestion I may make if you are considering starting your own business, it is important to love what you do and be consistent. There are many times you will feel discouraged, just keep at it.

The best part of being a WAHM?
I am very blessed and very fortunate to be a work at home mom and wife as I enjoy the flexibility of my schedule.

Favourite Music? Book? Movie?
My favorite music is jazz and country. My bible is an everyday read and I can never get tired of watching “Pretty Women” and “Titanic”.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I see myself continuing by spiritual path, enjoying great health for myself and my husband, and to remain active in my grandchildren’s lives.

Check out the Kid’s Personalized Music website & Facebook page! You can also follow @mykidsmusic on Twitter!

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