Ep/034: Is This the END of an ERA for Box Brand?
“Packing up the shop has taught me the importance of letting go—physically and emotionally. You can’t grab onto new opportunities if your hands are full of the past. While it’s hard to say goodbye, it’s also freeing to focus on what’s next.”
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Welcome to Episode 34 of Storefront Strategies! This week has been a whirlwind as we navigated the closure of our first shop at St Giles Centre and began transitioning to our next chapter. From packing up and letting go to launching our new website and receiving our first online orders, this episode is all about resilience, adaptability, and looking ahead to a strong future for Box Brand.
Key Topics Covered
The Closing Chapter: Reflecting on the emotional and practical challenges of closing the shop at St Giles Centre after a sudden 12-day notice.
Progress on the New Shop: Updates on renovations, working with trades, and creating a customer-friendly layout for our next location.
Website Launch and First Orders: Celebrating the launch of our website, our first orders (including leavers hoodies!), and how this expands Box Brand beyond our geographical area.
Lessons in Resilience: How letting go, collaboration, and focusing on what’s next have been key takeaways from this week’s challenges.
Looking Ahead: What’s next for Box Brand, including setting up the new shop and preparing for a strong 2025.
Timestamps
· [00:00:00] Introduction: Recap of a challenging but transformative week.
· [00:01:50] Saying Goodbye to St Giles Centre: Packing up and processing the closure.
· [00:03:50] The New Shop: Updates on renovations and layout planning.
· [00:06:00] Website Launch: Celebrating first online orders and the potential of e-commerce.
· [00:08:00] Lessons Learned: Resilience, letting go, and collaboration.
· [00:09:40] Conclusion and Call to Action: Embracing the future and engaging with the community.
Key Takeaways
The closure of St Giles Centre is bittersweet, but it’s an opportunity to focus on what’s next.
Adaptability and resilience are crucial when navigating unexpected challenges in business.
Launching our website has already expanded our reach and opened new opportunities.
Resources & Links
Visit our new website: https://www.boxbrand.co.uk
Join the conversation in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growyourbrickandmortarbusinesssuccess
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Next Week’s Episode
Tune in next week as we dive deeper into the progress at the new shop and our plans for a strong start to 2025!
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