From Chemical Engineer to Bridal Shop Owner: How She Built Two Stores in 8 Years

Описание: In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie, owner of BB Bridal in Boise, Idaho, to talk about one of the most unexpected career pivots you’ll ever hear — from chemical engineering to bridal shop ownership.

Stephanie shares how she literally Googled “bridal shop for sale,” bought one six months later, and went on to grow it into a thriving business with a second location. We dive into the realities of buying a bridal store, building a profitable operation, leading a team, and creating systems that allow you to step out of the day-to-day.

If you’re a bridal shop owner (or thinking about becoming one), this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
What to look for when buying a bridal shop
The biggest mistakes buyers make during valuation
How to build profit margins from day one
Why every owner should take a paycheck immediately
The importance of leadership and team culture
Systems that help you step out of daily operations
The three metrics that drive bridal shop success
Stephanie also shares her perspective on work-life balance, hiring the right second-in-command, and why “everything is figureoutable” as an entrepreneur.
Whether you’re new to bridal or a seasoned owner, this conversation will challenge how you think about running a sustainable, profitable store.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Stephanie’s unexpected career change
00:39 About BB Bridal and opening a second location
02:06 From chemical engineer to bridal shop owner
02:32 Finding and buying a bridal shop through Google
03:38 Due diligence before purchasing the business
05:02 How to properly value a bridal store (buyer advice)
07:02 Would she buy a store again or start from scratch?
08:00 Planning for long-term freedom from the day-to-day
08:54 Balancing business ownership and family life
10:41 Leadership lesson: having an open heart with employees
12:19 Getting locked out of Facebook ads (and solving it)
13:25 Building work-life balance with a strong manager
14:30 Adding prom and expanding product categories
15:54 Advice for bridal shop owners: profit margins & paychecks
16:49 Finding joy in growth and numbers
17:07 Inventory strategy and buying discipline
19:52 The 3 metrics that drive bridal success
20:16 Communication style and leadership growth
22:01 Building strong team culture and connection

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