Tomorrow is our shop's first anniversary, making today a good time to reflect on the journey that's been these past 365 days.
As I look back, the thought that repeatedly appears in my mind is how grateful I am to the amazing people I've met. Your stories and experiences have been the cornerstone of TheCB.Co's growth and I cherish the moments we've shared.
Whether it was a conversation after meeting you in a theme park, at an Expo, or a comment on our socials, hearing how our accessories have added a flourish of magic to your bounds sparks joy and invigorates us to keep going. Your feedback strengthens the connection we share for our love of character-inspired fashion.
This year has been a year of firsts and WOW, they are powerful memories! Watching the site go live, receiving our first order, getting tagged in other people's social media posts which included our accessories, fellow small business owners happily sharing their knowledge, seeing content creators build fantastic videos featuring our boxes, witnessing a person wearing our accessories in Magic Kingdom, meet-ups with fellow bounders, and so many more magical memories that make me smile. It was a massive year; these moments and many others are looked back on with admiration.
That's not to say that this past year hasn't been without its share of challenges.
A brand-new business trying to make its mark in the world is hard. The internet is packed with companies inundating people with advertisements, and, to be honest, there were moments when I felt like this small business was a tree lost within the forest. Yet we kept pushing and learning, and we keep growing as we strive to be a company that connects with its community while delivering quality items for you to wrap yourself in a story.
Another hurdle is nerves. In the past year, there have been times when nerves have caused me to stumble over my words. I chuckled, reset, and tried again.
Opening this business and putting my dream out on display for everyone to see was both exciting and daunting. Each hurdle has been and will continue to be a learning experience that shapes TheCB.Co into a more resilient, imaginative, and driven company.
Looking ahead, I see days filled with excitement, and I can't wait to share the next chapter with you.
Thank you for being an integral part of our story.
Here's to many more years of creativity, connection, and character bounding adventures together!
~Kelly