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

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 Follow BB Bridal:   / bbbridalboise   Find out more about BOSS: https://www.bridalownersuccess.com Follow BOSS:   / bridalownersuccess   Follow Mindi:   / mindilinscombe