I DID IT! I have owned a brick-and-mortar store for a year now. It has been a scary and trying year. There were days I wanted to walk away from it all just to have more time with my family. Especially, when my seven-year-old says, "Mommy, you never spend time with me anymore." That was a nice slap in the face. There were days filled with tears and wonder, “How am I going to keep my store open if I can’t meet my daily goals?” So, you are probably asking by now, “Brandy, how did you do it? How did you survive your first year when most new businesses close within one to three years?” Prayer. I d ..read more