This is what a real frameshop feels like?

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Emibub

Emibub

PFG, Picture Framing God
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I am so charged up, I just have to share this. This week I have a healthy viable place of business. There are people coming and going. I had three people needing help at the same time yesterday, lucky I have a sofa for waiting. But eventually they were all engaged in conversation with each other and nobody cared how long they had to wait. They all gushed about how fun my store was, one of them even called it a "gem". It reminded me of a little music box that plays when you lift the lid. Of course I am the ballerina in the middle of the music box. How corny is that?

Most of the $8,000 I've taken in since Monday is drifting in from my Michael's and AB connections. It is also all due by Tuesday. :eek: But I thrive on this pace. It is so nice to be busy and see people. This bit of business pays my bills for the next three or four months. I will be here until at least midnight every night and I am happy to do it.

It is just so nice to see what it feels like to have a thriving business and to see people respond to what I have created. It gives me a glimpse of why I've put myself through this for the past year. I know I can do it, I know the potential is there if I can just hang in until people discover me.

I have been pretty forthcoming of my bleak situation with you all, so I thought I should share this one shiny moment.
 
Kathy,

Sometimes you simply have to experience the pain and frustration that comes from growing a business. You won't listen to others that have gone through the process because "they just don't realize how bad off I am!", but we all have had similar experiences to yours. Some don't want to admit it but once you have tasted the success of really operating your own business on your own, you will never look back!

I wish you many more "shiny" moments and I know that, given enough time and energy on your part, you will become known in your area as a quality framer that people will drive out of their way to to seek your services.

Now get back to work and quit flutzing around on the Grumble, girl!!


Framerguy
 
Kathy, Was I right, or what? All comes to he/she who waits!
 
Kathy - WOW!! You go girl!!! I think it is great that you have done such a bang up week! I am impressed with your $$numbers!! I can't imagine that as a 1-person shop - as I am at about 1/2 that and feel booked out... but it is my first year framing and in business!! So, I will share the feeling you have as well - and doesn't it feel good!?!!

Have a great holiday once you get all your work done!! Good luck!!

Roz
 
Kathy:
Glad to hear that things are going your way. Of course we know that it is because you are MAKING these things happen. The money is coming to you from "wherever it was at the time". Ask, and ye shall receive. Knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Things will be even better for you in the new year. Have a great holiday.

:cool: Rick
 
You guys are all so nice, I am shooting for $10,000 but today i've only done about $600.

Rick, I hope you are right and I am making this happen. I'm not totally there yet, but I am definitely working at it. I know I definitely feel more in charge of the whole thing now.
 
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