Tara Johnston
Hi, I’m Tara — a former corporate event planner turned six-figure home renovation business owner. What started as DIY projects around the house during the uncertainty of 2020 grew into a thriving business built from scratch. Now, through Built By Tara, I help creative DIYers turn their skills into profitable businesses with confidence, clarity, and real-world strategy.
when i first started my business
i had no idea what i was doing!
i was nervous, i was scared, and i felt like an imposter
i thought, who is ever going to hire me? why would people hire me?
but i did it anyway!
the next thing i knew i was booking projects 3 months out!
my clients trusted me, and they leaned on me as the expert!
my work spoke for itself
i had clients referring me to all their family and friends!
the imposter syndrome crept away, my prices increased, and so did my
confidence
in this next chapter i want to help you do the same!
This checklist will tell you everything you need to do when starting your own business, from figuring out a name to starting an llc and everything in between!
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turn your passion
into a real business
This is me...
it was the summer of 2020, i had just been laid off, and here i was posing for instagram, leaning up against the barn door i had just diy'd in my garage
i needed content... i wanted to be an influencer like the famous instagram stay-at-home-moms that knew their way around lowes
I was throwing darts at a wall to see what would stick, having no real clue what my actual "plan" was going to be...
little did i know, the silly posts and the endless diy projects i had done helped build my portfolio and earn the trust of my viewers
this was my foundation, one step at a time, one diy at a time, that eventually led to earning 6-figures in revenue each year
now is the time
the home renovation industry is booming and it needs your skill!
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