Ep 15: Ericka & William, Puzzles of Color - Putting the Process Together

This week, I spoke to Ericka Chambers and William Jones, Co-Founders of Puzzles of Color, a company that brings artists of color to thousands of homes through frameable jigsaw puzzles. The company’s mission is to provide tech-free entertainment for people of all ages. Their puzzles are interactive art pieces that create experiences and memories that last a lifetime.

Ericka got the inspiration for Puzzles of Color while she was pregnant. A co-worker of hers shared a nursery decor idea of having a puzzle hung over her baby’s bed. Being an avid puzzle lover, she was sold! Erika, William, and their parents did puzzles together while growing up. It facilitated family bonding and a fun, tech-free challenge. Armed with feelings of nostalgia, Ericka began the search for the perfect puzzle but was disappointed when she didn’t find anything that represented people of color.

This dynamic sibling duo shows us that family businesses can still work; there is no sibling rivalry here! They’ve mastered the art of honing each other’s unique skills, which has enabled them to sail through the highs and lows as a team. In today’s episode, Ericka and Willam share many vital lessons that have helped them pivot when things haven’t gone as planned. They stressed the importance of communicating openly with their customers about their challenges, setting deadlines for tasks, and having numerous backup plans at their disposal.

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