In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Ami Bateman, a 2023 Telstra Best of Business Promoting Sustainability Winner in Queensland, a 2023 SBE Australian Global Growth program participant, and CEO & Co-Founder of Pleasant State; a company that creates ethical products that make home care a form of self-care, eradicating single-use plastics and toxic cleaning chemicals from people’s homes. In the scope of self-care your home is a big factor. Ami went through this realization so that you don’t have to, she was suffering from chronic headaches in her home due to toxic cleaning chemicals and single-use plastics. They had this idea of adding water, and now it’s a huge success with a Net Promoter Score above 78. Pleasant State in last year’s fiscal year achieved 150% growth and did $440,000 in revenue. When asked about what she would tell herself on day one of starting out, Ami heavily emphasized the importance of nurturing your network. “People buy into people.” Your network is your support system, where you can get all kinds of help, including funding, personal growth, or exquisite mentorship. This Cast Covers:  Creating ethical products that make home care a form of self-care. Innovating a product for the betterment of everyone’s well-being. The impact of single-use plastics and toxic cleaning chemicals on people’s homes. A combined passion for technology, health, and safety. Running effective crowdfunding to drive significant business growth. Positively impacting people on the planet while achieving a profitable business. Achieving literacy in e-commerce provides immense value. Hiring potential employees based on their value alignment with yours. Pursuing one's own growth and development.  Nurturing your network with great care. Links:  Ami’s Linkedin Ami’s Company Website Additional Resources: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Female Startup Club ____________________________________________________________________________   Quotes: “You need to participate in stimulating the economy and create jobs.” — Ami Bateman. “Positively impacting people and the planet while achieving a profitable business.” — Ami Bateman. “Anytime you're facing a new problem or a new subject matter, top the podcasts, read books, but most importantly, your network.” — Ami Bateman. “We're building a brand that people love.” — Ami Bateman. “Your network will be so important.” — Ami Bateman.