From Teen Stylist to Bridal Shop Owner at 19 | Emily Gorman’s Inspiring Story in Bridal

Описание: Join us as we sit down with Emily Gorman, owner of Emily Ray’s Bridal, Prom & Tuxedos in Longview, Texas. Emily shares her incredible journey from 16-year-old bridal stylist to 19-year-old business owner, building a thriving $500K family-run bridal store. Learn her challenges, triumphs, and insider tips for anyone interested in small business ownership, entrepreneurship, and the bridal industry.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

How passion + experience can lead to early business ownership
Navigating customer service challenges in bridal retail
Balancing family life with business ownership
Building a loyal, multi-generational customer base
Family business dynamics and teamwork
Turning criticism into growth

📌 Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction & Emily Gorman’s background
0:40 – First day as a 16-year-old bridal stylist
2:43 – Owning a bridal store at 19 years old
3:07 – Rebranding to Emily Ray’s Bridal, Prom & Tuxedos
4:42 – Early surprises & challenges of owning a bridal store
7:49 – Working with family: mom and sister
10:04 – Husband’s role in the business & supporting entrepreneurship
11:56 – Crazy bridal stories & problem-solving under pressure
17:23 – Why Emily loves the bridal industry & market trips
17:55 – Serving the community & seeing multi-generational customers
19:13 – Work-life balance as a mom and business owner
19:50 – Business growth, accomplishments, and proudest moments
21:08 – Seeing loyal customers grow from prom to their wedding day

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