Six questions with Meredith Antonetti -Props You Up

What inspired you to launch your business?

Props You Up was created out of a need for restoration, what began as a form of art therapy launched into a small business. While working on furniture pieces, the opportunity to open a booth at Tammi’s Treasures Antiques & More in Divernon, Illinois, so we did that for a short while. When Covid numbers increased again, the foot-traffic slowed down, and we decided to close our booth. We are currently working on launching a website along with opening a small studio in Spring 2021. We feel this will open doors to a bigger market and possibly other business opportunities. 

What are you most passionate about?

Purpose. Working towards creating and being the kind of change you’d like to see in the world. 

How do you start your day?

I start my day by drinking at least 12 oz of water and giving thanks. Then I check in with Alexa for the day’s forecast.

Favorite local business?

I am a foodie at heart so, anything from the Three Twigs Family, Nickey’s Southern Style Kitchen, and Taqueria El Dorado. Nonfood related is Bewitching Botanicals and Wild Rose.

What do you deem as success in business?

Having meaning. Money alone doesn’t make you profitable. There’s so much more to gain when what you’re doing has meaning behind it. 

What’s your number one piece of advice for business owners?

Be authentically you. It’s helpful to see what others are successfully doing; take from them what you like, then create a model for your own business. 

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