Do you struggle with defining success on your own terms? I am so excited to be joined by Laura Horwath, the owner and founder of Ferne Boutique, a clothing store with four locations in the Detroit area of Michigan. Laura has grown her brick-and-mortar stores through effective networking, community engagement, and maximizing Chamber of Commerce opportunities. But beyond business success, Laura is here to share a personal story that we believe will hit home with many of our boutique owners.
Listen in as she opens up about her journey of growing a successful business through effective networking, her personal story of how she dealt with a dip in sales, and the lessons she learned about handling the ups and downs of business. You’ll hear how she learned to define success on her own terms, how to focus on what’s important and avoid getting stuck on a hamster wheel, and what Laura did to trim the fat and get down to the bare bones of why she’s in business.
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What You’ll Learn From Growing a Successful Business on Your Own Terms with Laura Horwath
- How Laura has grown her business through networking and community engagement.
- How she handled a dip in boutique sales.
- The lessons she has learned about the ups and downs of business.
- How to avoid getting stuck in the proverbial hamster wheel.
- How Laura got clear on her ‘why’ for being in business.
Resources Featured In This Episode:
- Laura Horwath: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Pinterest
- The Association of Junior Leagues International
Favorite Quotes from Laura Horwath
“Separating the emotion in business is very, very hard.” – Laura Horwath [5:10]
“What are you learning here? What are the lessons that this is telling you?” – Laura Horwath [23:35]
“We’re all human, and we get so wrapped up in things that we can’t control.” – Laura Horwath [25:45]
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Original Air Date: April 4th, 2023
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