This week was a wild mix of stress and progress! From supplier issues and unexpected costs to exciting new opportunities, I take you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to run multiple businesses at once.✔ Prepping for the Leavers Hoodies orders – Why efficiency is key. ✔ Shop renovations – Delays, last-minute deliveries, and keeping momentum. ✔ Funding challenges – The reality check of moving costs. ✔ IT Central staffing struggles – Almost having to shut down for the first time in 9 years. ✔ Big wins – A TikTok influencer order, a singer-songwriter sample, and seeing my book cover for the first time.If you’ve ever had a week where everything happens at once, this one’s for you!📌 Key Takeaways✅ Business is a constant juggling act—staying adaptable is everything. ✅ Supplier and contractor delays are inevitable—keep the momentum going. ✅ Funding challenges can pop up out of nowhere—always have a backup plan. ✅ Teamwork matters—staffing gaps can make or break operations. ✅ Celebrate the wins—no matter how chaotic the week gets!⏳ Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction – The chaos and wins of a business owner: supplier delays, funding roadblocks, staffing gaps, and last-minute problem-solving. [02:10] Leavers Hoodies Production Prep – Why I’m printing ahead, the challenge of working in a half-ready space, and how efficiency leads to better customer experiences. [05:00] Shop Renovations – The decorator is done, heating is installed, shop fittings finally arrived (at the last minute!), and flooring delays throw off the schedule. [08:10] The Funding Challenge – The move is way more expensive than expected—where do we find the money? Navigating grants, funding, and alternative solutions. [10:40] IT Central Staffing Chaos – When half the team is out, and we nearly had to close for the first time in nine years. Why staying connected to frontline operations is so important. [13:30] Big Wins! – A TikTok influencer places an order, a singer-songwriter receives a sample, and my book cover draft is finally here!📢 Let’s Chat!💬 What’s the biggest unexpected business cost you’ve had to deal with? Or your biggest win this week? Drop me a message—I’d love to hear your story!📚 Pre-Order My Book! It’s packed with real experiences, business lessons, and the truth about running a business. Be part of the launch team! 👉 www.leemidlane.com/books🎧 Next Episode: More shop updates, production progress, and how the influencer order turns out!
