GREAT ADVICE

Susan Feldman & Alison Pincus

Founders, One Kings Lane

Imagine a one-stop online shop that sells the best designer décor, furniture and antique finds for a fraction of the cost…and you have One Kings Lane. Launched by Susan Feldman and Alison Pincus in 2009, the website is the leading online home and lifestyle shopping destination. We spent 10 minutes with the entrepreneurs.

WHEN STARTING A COMPANY YOU MUST...

Alison: Believe in yourself and your concept, even when others are naysayers.

THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I'VE RECEIVED IS...

Susan: To move quickly, fail fast and always innovate.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE...

Susan: The potential of your colleagues.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO BECAUSE...

Alison: We're helping people unleash their inner designer.

NEVER BE AFRAID OF...

Susan: Trying something new, even if it's outside your comfort zone.

OUR GREATEST TALENT IS...

Alison: Creating an environment that nurtures talent and fosters creativity throughout the organization.

OUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE IS...

Alison and Susan: Maintaining effective lines of communication across our three offices and never losing sight of what makes our brand so special as the company continues to grow.

WE OVERCOME THAT CHALLENGE BY...

Alison and Susan: Keeping a constant focus on our customers and developing technology solutions that help us scale efficiently.

WE HOPE ONE DAY TO...

Susan: Be able to help more women start their own businesses.