00:00A week before our wedding date, it got cancelled.
00:17So now, our wedding has been moved by one year.
00:25I was stressed preparing for the wedding, and then a week before, we didn't know the term lockdown.
00:32It was my first time, and I didn't know what was going to happen.
00:35So, I was full of uncertainty.
00:37Everyone was ready, and my bride, Kate, was about to walk on the altar.
00:44209 cases of COVID-19 were added in the Philippines.
00:48And then suddenly, the pandemic hit.
00:50The long-awaited few days of lockdown,
00:52went for a few weeks, a few months, and even a year.
00:57She was with us at the wedding,
00:58listening to what her groom, Carlos, was using.
01:02They even prepared a giveaway for their principal sponsors, Ceramic Plates and Bowls.
01:08So, Kate's solution, instead of grumbling,
01:10just make a profit from the ceramics.
01:14I just tried to post it.
01:16There were people who liked it,
01:18so I had an idea, maybe this product will also be liked here.
01:24They spent Php 6,000 on buying the ceramics to sell.
01:28She marked up the price so that she can earn somehow.
01:32Her good hand brought good news.
01:34The 10 sets of Ceramic Plates and Bowls were sold immediately.
01:38When I first sold it, it reached around Php 10,000 or Php 11,000.
01:43So, it's almost double what we spent on it.
01:47This is where she saw the potential of the product.
01:49In a cheap way, there's a giveaway that looks fancy.
01:53I want to enter the market,
01:54so that the budgetarian brides will have a chance to have a nice souvenir
02:00at a very affordable price.
02:03That's why she targeted those like them who are just getting married.
02:06Who would have thought that these ceramic sets are just cheap.
02:10The cheapest ceramic set of Kate was Php 200,
02:13while the most expensive one reached Php 1,500.
02:17Kate's business started to grow,
02:20until they saved money for their dream wedding.
02:25And on April 2022,
02:27finally, Kate and Carlos' dream wedding came true.
02:31Thank you for fighting with me,
02:33and overcoming the trials that we had.
02:36They were blamed for better or for worse,
02:39and for richer or for poorer,
02:42because we tried to enter their business too early.
02:45What we really struggled with,
02:47when it comes to clients who have broken products,
02:50of course, we have to replace them,
02:52and also, we have to cover the shipping fee.
02:55To avoid losses,
02:57they made sure that their products are safe and secured for the next shipment.
03:02What we do is,
03:03we have to be shock-proof,
03:05we really do our best here,
03:07because that's our way to ensure that it will reach our clients properly,
03:12because usually, it's for events, for weddings.
03:15We will see what we can help.
03:17For example, there are items that are broken,
03:20so we will replace them.
03:22For example, if there's a broken box,
03:24we will send extra boxes,
03:26to see what we can help them with.
03:30Kate also imports ceramic sets from China.
03:33That's why it was also challenging for the new businesswoman,
03:36to secure logistics.
03:38Transportation, that's one of my biggest struggles,
03:41because I tried so many things.
03:43There are things that are so fast, but are so expensive.
03:46It's a good thing that I was able to find a partner here,
03:50who is a good forwarder company,
03:55and affordable for me.
03:57Problems in business are the reason,
04:00that's why the partnership of Kate and Carlos becomes stronger.
04:04Match made in heaven!
04:11Speaking of a perfect match,
04:13we have a challenge for our guests here in Araneta City, Cubao.
04:19What they need to do is,
04:21these bowls that are in front of them,
04:23they need to put it in front of them,
04:25so 1, 2, 3,
04:27to know if it's a match.
04:29Our guests who will have a perfect match,
04:33will receive P100.
04:42Even if it's just one pair,
04:43if it's a match,
04:45you'll get P100.
04:47Okay, ready?
04:48Okay, go.
04:50Even if it's just one pair,
04:51where will you put it?
04:52I don't know, I'm just guessing.
04:54You're just guessing?
04:55Let's see if your guess is right.
04:57You're good.
04:58So because of that,
04:59you'll get P100 for putting ramen.
05:04Okay, are you ready?
05:06Okay, go.
05:09Okay, it doesn't seem right.
05:11I'll give you another chance.
05:15Okay, ready?
05:16Okay, go.
05:18Okay, are you ready?
05:20Show me the bowl.
05:23Why?
05:24It looks like you have a third.
05:26Correct!
05:27You're good.
05:29Correct!
05:30You'll get P100.
05:32So there, it's right there.
05:37Okay, I'll give you another chance.
05:39No, number 3.
05:43Why is it there?
05:44Because it's not in number 2, it's number 3.
05:46No, it's not number 1.
05:48There, you're right.
05:50You're matching.
05:51You'll get P100.
05:54Are you ready?
05:55It's easy.
05:56Okay, game.
05:57Ta-da!
05:58Nay, one more chance.
06:00So maybe we'll get it right.
06:04Nay, it's right.
06:05There!
06:06You'll get P100, Nay.
06:09Why is that color?
06:10It's my favorite color.
06:11Your favorite color is?
06:13Pink.
06:14I'll give you one more chance.
06:15But that's the final one.
06:16You don't want to change it?
06:18It's the final answer?
06:19Yes.
06:21One more.
06:23There, it's right there.
06:25Because it's matching, right?
06:27Of course, the color you got is right.
06:29There, because of that, you'll get P100.
06:35Just like the winners in our game,
06:37there are days that are lucky and can hit the quota.
06:41But there are also days that are unlucky
06:43and can only get better luck next time.
06:47Even so, Kate persevered in selling.
06:50That's why now, it's starting to bear fruit.
06:53Every month, we earn around six digits.
06:58They are also able to save money to buy their own house.
07:01And what's more,
07:02they're saving up for the vacations
07:05inside and outside the country.
07:07Deserve!
07:11My advice to those who are about to start a business,
07:15we need to be patient.
07:17And let's not stop.
07:18If we have a passion to do business,
07:21let's not make obstacles that we don't know about.
07:26Especially in our time now, everything is on the internet.
07:29Just be patient.
07:30And you'll find the right product and the right market for you.
07:35When there are closing doors,
07:37there will surely be changes that will open.
07:39The one time that the time doesn't match,
07:42there can be changes
07:44and a better opportunity and chance.
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