We hear it over and over again - bricks and mortar stores are dying. Don't start a retail store because
everyone is shopping on line. Recently I met a mompreneur who would beg to differ. Megan Giltner, a self-proclaimed professional bra fitter and accidental entrepreneur, became the owner of a lingerie boutique a few years ago and says the business is thriving.
Like many of us moms who pursue entrepreneurship, Megan always knew that being a mom was something important to her, and at the same time she needed to feel professionally productive and engaged. She had been working in lingerie for several years, initially as a part-time way to earn some extra spending money. When Megan was four months pregnant, the owner offered her the opportunity to purchase the business where she was working, and although timing may not have seemed ideal, she jumped in with both feet and has not regretted her decision.
What Megan loves most about entrepreneurship is the ability to do something she loves, while also supporting other moms, and continually growing and learning. She currently works away from her house about 3-4 days a week and has an end goal to be gone 2-3 days per week.
One of Megan's biggest pieces of advice for mompreneurs is to find a support system and to get someone to do your laundry. That sounds like heaven, right? For some more of her golden nuggets, tune in to the full interview, and remember that if you have a vision and a dream, it's your choice to go after it. No one else is living your life for you. If Megan had listened to all of the people who told her she was crazy to open a store, she would not be where she is today.
Like many of us moms who pursue entrepreneurship, Megan always knew that being a mom was something important to her, and at the same time she needed to feel professionally productive and engaged. She had been working in lingerie for several years, initially as a part-time way to earn some extra spending money. When Megan was four months pregnant, the owner offered her the opportunity to purchase the business where she was working, and although timing may not have seemed ideal, she jumped in with both feet and has not regretted her decision.
What Megan loves most about entrepreneurship is the ability to do something she loves, while also supporting other moms, and continually growing and learning. She currently works away from her house about 3-4 days a week and has an end goal to be gone 2-3 days per week.One of Megan's biggest pieces of advice for mompreneurs is to find a support system and to get someone to do your laundry. That sounds like heaven, right? For some more of her golden nuggets, tune in to the full interview, and remember that if you have a vision and a dream, it's your choice to go after it. No one else is living your life for you. If Megan had listened to all of the people who told her she was crazy to open a store, she would not be where she is today.
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