I always knew I wanted my own business. In 2017 I started out with a vision to have a place for people to shop, eat, drink and socialize. The local newspaper owner had an empty warehouse and he asked one day if I wanted to see it. The minute he opened the door and I saw the gorgeous brick and huge windows I knew it was perfect. From there I created a space of home decor/furniture with a full restaurant/bar and bakery. At the time, it also boasted the only Wine Dispensers in Kansas by Bottle Dispensers – Napa Technology. The concept for this business was so unique we couldn’t find anything to compare it to. While the aesthetics are different, the concept compared in a way to Restoration Hardware with the rooftop restaurants that have been added to RH. I was so excited and nervous about opening day, and yet disappointed the initial planning stages were over. It was a big accomplishment and I found out immediately the challenging task of marketing and trying to find my target audience. It was extremely difficult to know where and what to spend on marketing.  

While I no longer own this business, it was an incredible learning experience and has led me to where I am today. I’m forever grateful for everyone that helped make it become a reality. Now, I help entrepreneurs and small business owners to share their unique stories and connect with their target audience so that they can build a supportive community, enhance their brand visibility, and grow their businesses successfully.

I’ve also joined a team as a Senior Advisor at Apex Business Brokers. In this role, I assist clients with the intricate process of buying and selling businesses, to help facilitate successful transactions. For more support and information on buying or selling a business visit Apex’s website here. Thank you for reading. I look forward to getting to know you and learning about your Entrepreneurial goals and adventures!