PlannerKate

aliciamayphotography
7 days ago
3 min read

The Lunch Hour Edit, a project I started about a month ago to connect and network with fellow small local business owners. My intention was to photograph and get to know them during their lunch break and not interrupt their work day. I love supporting other local hustlers and bringing attention to what they have to offer in our community. 🖤

First up is Kate Antesberger of PlannerKate. All production and order fulfillment is located in Fremont, Ohio PlannerKate provides high quality stickers, organizational kits, and accessories. Her mission has always been “to enhance the joy of planning and self-expression.” Her personal project turned into a flourishing brand with over 2 million Etsy sales and even more from the web.

She grew up in Michigan, but has deep roots here in Fremont and has resided in Ohio for over 19 years. Kate is married with two very active sons. She went to college at Western Connecticut State University for a bachelor’s degree in accounting and master’s in business.

Her business began as a hobby, and after friends wanted to purchase, her Etsy shop led to her leaving her remote accounting position at IBM, New York. PlannerKate officially launched in 2014.

This self-proclaimed introvert, work-a-holic, planner, organization, sticker lover never planned to a boss babe. But Kate now has a staff of 5—including her husband. Yep, her booming business gave him the opportunity to quit his job and join the team.

How do you manage a work and family life balance?

NOT GREAT! I work A LOT! But my kids & family always come first, so I just try my hardest to be where I need to be 🙂 My boys were 1 and 3 when I started PK so they have grown up with the crazy!

I’ve been using a paper planner since 2012, but only just discovered your business four years ago! You are a local hidden gem, is this intentional?

Haha, I think we are more hidden locally than we are around the country. I started PK in 2014 when the hobby of decorating your planner was just getting popular. It has been amazing to watch the community grow and expand like it has. I think we started at the exact right time which allowed us to have a large following on social media which drives a lot of our business. I am so thankful for that!

You’ve built a real tight-knit community and fan base. How did you accomplish this?

We did! I think a big part of it is that I have always been the main contact for all things PK…. I think our community loves knowing when they have a question or need assistance they still get ME 🙂 I am still very involved in all steps of the running the business. This has always been super important to me.

Ok, so I have to know, is it your handwriting in all your planner images? (If so, it should be a font if it already isn’t!!!)

Wait…. So I have a friend that helps with my social media – Jennifer at HappyPlacePlanning. You might be thinking of HER handwriting. I get compliments on mine, but her handwriting is far superior! Haha. But yes, she does have a font that we have available for custom scripts ONLY at PK. 🙂