17 Years in Business: What No One Tells You About Entrepreneurship

What does it really take to build a business that lasts for 17 years?
In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Antic Celin, Founder and Creative Director of Designing Gig, to talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, building a creative agency, and finding a version of success that actually works for your life.
Kristina started her business at just 24 years old, long before remote work and virtual agencies became the norm. We talk about trusting your gut when there isn't a roadmap, growing a business alongside your partner, navigating seasons of intense work, and eventually realizing that sustainable success requires boundaries.
We also explore how Kristina structures her schedule around the way she works best, why disconnecting can actually make you more productive, and how strategic partnerships helped transform her agency.
Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or you're years into building your business, this conversation is a reminder that you get to define what success looks like for you.
Connect with Kristina:
- Website: https://designinggig.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristinacelin
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristina.celin
- You can email her at [email protected] as well!
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