Thank you again for the Boot Camp... the information you gave us is invaluable! I have had my first all-staff meeting which everyone really liked so lines of communication are improving, staff has begun to give more input and write procedures and we have our internet presence being improved upon. Small steps but at least we are no longer going in circles I also have a book keeper working more than once every quarter so we can see where we are and better set goals to be more profitable. We are very fortunate that somehow over the past two years we have developed a nice customer base that continues to grow. I hear several times a day how much people love the shop but now I know not to rest on any laurels - need to continue working at it everyday and the staff knows that. Thank you SO much again! -Sharon Cioffi, Shared Stitches
Boot camp success story!!! I came home and raised my prices on all new fabric additions to $9.50. I realize I'm still lagging but it was a big step for me to go from $9 to $9.50 as my base price. It's giving me the confidence I need to deal with having to go over the $10 barrier which I know is looming. Sales are strong, I've just focused my attention on marketing and stopped worrying about pricing so much. Thank you for giving me your time after the last day of class. It really meant a lot to me and left me with some words of wisdom that are driving my daily motivation to grow my business -Kathy Mack, Pink Chalk Studio
"Deb- the boot camp was absolutely the best money and time investment I have done so far to give me the tools to help my business. Positively life changing for me also! Can't wait to get started!" -Sue Blubaugh, Prairie Pieces Quilt Shop
"Thanks SO much for Boot Camp. I have SO much to do, but I have a direction to go in. It was the best money I've spent on my business so far." -Patti Oakley, Batiks by Design
Since returning home I have been chipping away at my mountain of changes that
I'm going to implement. The first on my list was communicating those changes to
my employees and addressing their work schedules. We had a meeting on Sunday
evening and I'm happy to say that it went very smoothly. I'll be eliminating
two part-timers who were basically just working for their discount and rewarding
my best employees with more hours and responsibilities.
Next up is launching my new web site - I'm shooting for two weeks from now (stay
tuned). After that we're broadening our product offerings with quilt, apron and
pillowcase kits.
Working on my business is so much more fun that working in it! -
Sarah Stine,
Fabric Crush
I just wanted to say congratulations to the Boot Camp participants who will be
visiting Quitman Texas this week. As a charter survivior I must say you have
all made a wise decision. Even though I have closed my store for a multitude of
reasons, the success I experienced after implementing many of the programs that
Deb suggested was great.
Deb shares so much information to help you become successful. I would suggest
you pay particular attention to "Strategic Planning." It is difficult to plan
for an entire year but you will have a great model in front of you this week.
Once you get home, continue to educate yourself through the books and other
media that "Team Stichin' Heaven" suggests.
Most of all, you will leave Boot Camp with: 1) motivation, 2) self-confidence,
3) guides & models 4) a plan and, most of a 5) a mentor and friend.
Enjoy yourself and enjoy the southern hospitality bestowed upon you by Deb and
the SH staff.
Have a great week!!! -
Sandra Guilbeau |
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"Just wanted to let everyone know how much I enjoyed the last 3 day with all of
you. Deb the class was life changing. Even though I still have that deer and
the headlight look, I am looking forward to getting things in order and "MAKING MONEY" -Patricia McCartney, Heavenly Threads
Chris Fornell, Sew Flakes