Running a bookstore

It is only from doing hard things, the Stoics said, that we learn what we’re capable of. A little over three years ago, my wife and I had the craziest idea we’ve ever had in our lives: to open a bookstore in Bastrop, Texas. Opening a small business is always hard. But opening a small business during a pandemic in a small town in rural Texas? To call it a challenge would be an understatement. We’ve learned a lot…about business, about books, and about what we’re capable of. Last year, I wrote…

As Oscar Wilde once said, experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes. And let's face it, you won't find a business owner who doesn't have a lot of ... experience. Whether it's underestimating start-up costs, partnering with your (former) best friend without a legal contract, or overstocking the shelves, rookie errors come in all shapes and sizes.

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It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that I was at @writersblockbookstore today for #independentbookstoreday! Swipe through to see what I ended up grabbing. First of all, how cute is this tote?? I love my indie authors and indie bookstores more than life itself some days, so OBVIOUSLY it was a need. It’s now my new favorite bag, if I’m being honest. I love this bookstore and the people who run it SO MUCH and I can’t walk in without leaving without a book or 10😅. I wish this was an…

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