36: Rich & Michelle Saylor of Purple Pepper Designs

A little about our guests. Both Rich and Michelle were born in South Dakota. Rich then grew up in Texas and Arizona while Michelle spent many cold winters growing up in South Dakota. Rich and Michelle have been together for 26 years, married for 23 and they have a teenage son. They are both outdoors people and they have a competitive spirit. They push themselves to always be better. Rich and Michelle are friendly, helpful people that just enjoy each other and those around them. A little about their business. Purple Pepper is a graphic design company and a jewelry company. Both Rich and Michelle had careers that gave them the confidence and experience to go into business for themselves. Michelle started the company as a graphic designer. Rich joined her company several years later and created an apparel division. They got an idea from Michelle’s aunt who made silverware jewelry out of a family heirloom. You can find them on Sundays at the Ahwatukee Farmer’s Market and on Facebook at Polished Pepper. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Look to your partner to figure out what they are bringing to the table. Know what you bring to the business as well. If your partner doesn’t bring what the business needs, going into business together may not be right for you. Reading Material Love and Respect by Emmerson Eggrichs - http://amzn.to/1YrOTReWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson - http://amzn.to/1OGBY3jHow to Become a Rainmaker by Jeffrey J. Fox - http://amzn.to/1OGC9vs Get in Touch with Our Guests Facebook - www.facebook.com/Polished-Pepper-Owners-Rich-and-Michelle-Saylor-227320033982950/?fref=tsPortfolio – www.coroflot.com/purplepepper480-792-9688