Today we got our first wholesale client! We were beyond excited as we stood nervously closing the deal with a local boutique owner. We are working on her custom order & cannot wait to form a lasting relationship with such a wonderful boutique!
I'm going to be a bit honest & tell y'all how discouraged I've been lately. I have been working like crazy on furniture {that I have no problem selling} because the frame business hasn't been going so great. We have several orders for family & friends but I want to reach a broader crowd. Our Etsy shop has had tons of views but no orders. We did a giveaway on the blog and Facebook page & no comments. It's been so disheartening because we've invested so much time & money into this business. My husband, who is the greatest, told me today that he was proud of me & reminded me that most businesses like ours don't make any money the first two years. I have no idea if that's true but it did make me feel better.
I know that I have to be patient & trust God in this journey. Is that always easy? No. I hope I'm not alone in this feeling. I love making the frames & being able to be creative. Today was a sign for me to stay focused & driven. To never give up.
I'm excited about the future of this business & what it will mean for our family. It feels good to be doing something I love. My grandfather told me tonight that this is only the beginning of the wholesale clients so I better buckle up. I think he might be on to something & I'm super excited about it. Now off to work on some frames....
