#50 How Anytime Tees Navigated the Leap from Home Business to a 4,200 Square Foot Facility - With Rachel Nagunst
Join me for an engaging conversation with Rachel, the owner of Anytime Tees, a custom apparel company that has grown from a home-based business to a 4,200 square foot facility. This episode of Riding Tandem is all about the journey of scaling a business, the challenges of expansion, and the power of delegation and trust in a team.
Rachel shares her unique story of starting and growing her business, offering valuable insights into the importance of strategic planning and understanding when to take risks. We discuss the concept of "closing the gap" – a methodical approach to scaling up that focuses on balancing current resources with future needs. Rachel also delves into the pivotal role of her team in the growth of Anytime Tees and how empowering her employees has been instrumental in the company's success.
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Unpacking this episode min by min:
01:16 Starting Anytime Tees and Custom Apparel
04:34 Making the Decision to Scale and Grow
06:21 Navigating the Transition from Home-Based to Retail Location
08:14 Balancing Risk and Growth
09:48 Building the Business through Strong Relationships
13:43 Insights for Building a Business on Relational Equity
29:39 Challenges Faced During the Pandemic
31:57 Diversifying Products During the Pandemic
35:16 Benefits of Printed Swag for Businesses
41:13 Challenges of Naming a Business
45:34 Misconceptions About Owning a Business
47:11 Applying Advice to Business
52:05 Excitement for the Future
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