Hidden Gems: Meet Kristin Ostrander of Mommy Income

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Ostrander.  

Hi Kristin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
Married with 3 unique and fun children, I began my journey in eCommerce in 2003 with eBay as my starting place. After falling in love with online selling, growth was a natural next step but it wasn’t easy. With small kids underfoot and my husband in commercial construction, it was always feast or famine in regard to both time and money. I was determined to stay home to raise my family and earn an income at the same time. On a shoestring budget, I had to learn how to earn an income to help with household bills and grow my business at the same time. 

Adding Amazon to my journey in 2008 was the turning point. Amazon was exploding as the world’s largest eCommerce website and that allowed for greater opportunity for growth. Slow and steady I began to grow my small business into something a bit bigger than I expected. 

After generously sharing my knowledge in several Facebook groups and webcasts I knew it was time to start my own web show about selling on Amazon. 

On my birthday in 2014 Mommy Income was born. With live streaming weekly broadcasts, there was no limit to how many people I could help. My goal is to help 1 million people start and grow a business that supports a life they want to live. I wasted no time starting a Facebook group, creating weekly Youtube videos, recording The Amazon Files Podcast, creating courses, and cultivating a membership group in order to reach that goal. You can read more of this story in my new book, Dream Big, Step Small available on my website and of course on Amazon. 

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. In 2012 just a few short years after I started selling on Amazon my husband was injured and unable to work. We were denied workers’ compensation. We lost our home to foreclosure and had to start over with what was left of our lives. If it wasn’t for my Amazon business it would have been even more devastating. It allowed us to put food on the table and maintain our basic needs while my husband recovered from his injury. 

I’ve had failed products, business partners who fraudulently drained every dime from our account, and global pandemic supply chain interruptions that made it near impossible at times to find inventory. 

What I have learned from these hardships is this: Challenges will always be present but defeat is optional. The only way to fail is to quit. I keep pressing on because my work is helping to change lives around the world, starting with my own. 

As you know, we’re big fans of Mommy Income. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My company is called Mommy Income. After creating success of my own in the eCommerce world I founded Mommy Income in 2014. I specialize in helping people start and grow product-based eCommerce businesses using the Amazon platform. 

Mommy Income was started with one sole mission: 

To help as many people as possible reach financial freedom, achieve success, and live out their bucket list dreams – doing the things they love – without sacrificing their family, friends, or faith. 

I know the struggle is real, and running an Amazon business is not always a walk in the park. So, I start with truth, honesty, and what you truly need to succeed as an Amazon seller because I know that success is not achieved overnight. 

Starting and growing an Amazon business requires passion, consistency, and intentional practices. By providing my students with a unique framework and personalized support they are able to create their own path to personal freedom and achieve all their desires. 

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
When looking for a coach or mentor it is extremely important to connect with someone that aligns with your core values and belief system. Remember that you will be sharing very personal information so you want to work with someone you can trust and has demonstrated that their values align with what you intend to accomplish. When networking, always initiate conversations with questions. People like to feel heard and validated, they like talking about themselves. Ask them what they are most excited about right now and let the conversation flow. 

Contact Info:

• Email: admin@mommyincome.com
• Website: www.mommyincome.com
• Instagram: @mommyincome
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mommyincome
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mommyincome
• Youtube: http://www.mommyincome.com/channel

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