Holly McLanahan, CEO of the Vintage Leopard, has years of experience in the retail industry, and today she shares the key principles for boutique owner success. Holly explains what it’s like to work behind the scenes rather than being the face of the company and how she dealt with the ups and downs that come with owning a business.
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Main Points in Key Principles For Boutique Owner Success
- Don’t be afraid of failure. That’s what makes businesses successful.
- Delegate out tasks. You may not want to give up control, but in the end, they will bring things to the table you may never have thought of.
- Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Be marketing on multiple platforms.
Favorite Quotes
“I’ve had a lot more failures than successes, but that’s how I learned to do things the right way.” -Holly McLanahan
“Have several different ways to reach people, other than Facebook.” -Holly McLanahan
“Some people you can’t make happy always and it will be okay.” -Holly McLanahan
Holly’s Information:
Instagram: @vintageleopard
Website: https://www.vintageleopard.com/
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Original Air Date: September 7th, 2021
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