How My Business Got so Bad and What I Plan To Do To Save It 

MAYBE I CAN HELP 🤔Have you thought about using your space as a retreat site? 🤔 you could teach how the machines work . Most quilter’s bring their own projects they want to work on. Research the retreats. You have a lot of experience and can help others. I have a Husqvarna 10 needle machine and I have to figure out so much trouble shooting and there is very little info on my machine. No tech support. You could also make a teaching video And charge people to view it. Also, try making your own svg files to sell. I hope these ideas help.

I’m so glad I saw this. I’m an OG subscriber old name was (Scorpioblaque). I started back in 2018 embroidering and your videos helped me a lot. I started thinking about the toddler birthday shirts back then but then I saw the aftermath of everyone and their mama doing it so in 2019 I started selling embroidered stuffed animals and diaper bags. Sells took off and I couldn’t keep up with inventory so fast forward a year, I over spent and have about $30,000 dollars of inventory just sitting. 2 years ago, I would make about $6000-$7000 a month easily, now I would be lucky to make $700 a month. I was shocked at how fast the customers left. But my business bills need to be paid and I have been operating at a loss for the past 2 years. I’m in the same boat as you where I need to sell off inventory because sales and coupons aren’t cutting it. I love embroidery and I want it to be profitable but I cried to my partner if I should just give up. It does make me feel better to know I am not the only one who has seen the sales decline. I hope we all can get through this❤

There is a very young wealthy female who had inventory issues too. She said it was one of her big mistakes, where she ordered the wrong colors so they piled up and sat there in the warehouse. What she did was she offered a buy 1 get 1 free, or maybe it was a buy 2 get 1 free. So she would load off the ugly colored ones as the freebee, and her customers were still happy because they were free. So she ended up selling tons from that. You can use them as giveaways to draw more people into your shop. Just some ideas.

To all small business owners, hang in there, we can make it through. I got $70,000 for my business upgrades and new equipment. A huge thank you to the grant writer recommended in one of your videos - the application process went really well. Wishing success to all my fellow business owners this week!

Have you considered using a mystery box system where you box your inventory by size and sell the boxes by 5, 10, 15 items. Sell at discounted price and clients get it in the size they want but can’t choose what they get. Mix up colours and styles you have the most of and give them a good selection so they will be happy to receive it. All the best with getting your health sorted and hang in there.

Hi honey as a retired shipping manager your inventory sitting is considered money on the shelf not moving and you never want that so bring your inventory down and have a liquidation sell . You can't supply everything to everybody because you will have what some companies call. Dead money ( excessive inventory sitting). You guys got this!❤❤❤

Your embroidery videos were a large part of my wanting to purchase my embroidery machine. I am 63 and because of a few of you that make embroidery videos I decided to start my small home business. I enjoy embroidery. Thanks for your inspiration. I miss your applique embroidery videos. I will continue to watch your videos. You are a great inspiration to a lot of us. Do not give up. Things will work out for you.

What you may need is a sales person that can hit the streets in your area , obtain contracts from school, events etc. My biggest sales are for party's, word of mouth and business in my area.

START OVER! LIQUIDATE YOUR INVENTORY TO PAY FOR YOU REMAINING LEASE! Then begin to scale back up with the intent to move back into your home. Plan to get a nice shed with heat and air in your back yard to serve as your inventory space once you can afford it so you can ultimately reclaim your home space and not have to pay rent.

Money is tight. Grocery prices went up. I’m a Longarm Quilter. Quilts are not a necessity. I used to own a Salon for 30 years, i used to follow McDonalds sales to know the pulse of consumer spending, I had a friend who owned a few franchises. It stayed true with my business. Spending depends on economy. Set up part of your business space for retreats and teaching small projects. People don’t have space at home. Put some kits together and sell to students who come in to use during class and offer the same kit for the at home people. Have them pre ordered and paid for before your class project, so you’re not out of pocket. Have promoted sales on in stock inventory items. Use what you have on hand. Creatives can hang and survive. You’ve got this girl!

Hey Angela. I was in a commercial space before for a different business. Go to your landlord and ask for a reduction in rent. I did it, it was scary but it worked. They rather have some money than no money! Stay positive and ask for help and lean on your support system. Business is rough and quite lonely at times but you have everything you need to get through this season of difficulty. Remember your “why” and get back to your original goals and purpose. DON’T get any loans or sink further into a financial hole because it will be very difficult to recover from that (my attorney gave me that advice when I first met her and she helped me sell my business painlessly). I’m a fellow Marylander if you want to talk. I believe in your fight, your determination and your journey. You got this!

You have so much knowledge about the business that you could write an ebook and sell it for about $20-$25. People that are seriously interested in getting into it would buy it & you could offer one on one mentoring. Charge a couple hundred just to see how it goes, and increase your price once it takes off. As far as advertising goes, you could reach out to some of those big influencers with followers in the millions or close to it who charge to post other businesses on their pages. That could help you reach a lot of people.

Could you speak with schools in the area about them using your business for school shirts? Daycares, schools, sports teams, etc? That could help you reduce inventory and offer the places a nice price to save their budget and lower your invemtory. You will rock this bump in the road!

No advice, just love to see the realness. Wishing you success in your comeback.

I was looking at your caption five months ago about 7500+ TikTok Shop. You're not the first business that has made large business decisions based on what has recently happened. I've been watching this and waiting for the shoe to drop. Customer coupons/rebates/bonus money cannot be maintained over the long term. You're not alone. Inventory sitting on shelves for months is not making you anything, liquidate. I did that about two years ago and changed course. Now I'm not bleeding money and spinning in circles. Focus your business, you can't be everything to everybody.

You're not failing. You're growing. I can hear the fight within you. Again so inspiring. ❤❤❤❤❤

Teaching, training, online courses, multiply yourself,subscriptions, coaching you have the knowledge. When this happens use what you got. Your business is simply screaming for change time for you to level up. You got this!

The economy is rough and our customers are just no splurging on things that are not necessities right now. I think we all feel the pressure. I’ve always loved and used your blanks, but people just don’t have a lot of extra money at this time. I’m praying for you, your family, and your business. You have been my inspiration from the beginning ❤

Adding to the retreat idea below...paint nights are a huge hit, why not do a shirt night? People pay for a night to come make a shirt. You can have a few designs they can pick from, they come with friends and have a fun night out. You could do 1 night a week and market the crap out of it to create a buzz.

This was me 1-2 years ago. I almost lost EVERYTHING! My sales had tanked. My house was a month away from the process of auction. I had to pivot my entire business. I had to think about the current economy. A majority of people aren't able to splurge on more expensive items. So I had to think items that could sell at a lower price point but still make a profit. Girl, you have to work on moving your inventory blanks. You got this. Sit down and come up with a game plan. Dont buy anything else until you move a bunch of product.

Gluten! I had pain in every joint from neck to ankles. I had to slide out of bed everytime I sat down and stood up it was painful to walk. I cut out gluten, all gluten and the pain stopped immediately! I am so thankful and i was frustrated because after seeing many Dr's none ever suggested it could be my diet. Its definitely worth a try I currently have zero pain.

I’m so proud of you. Your business will not fail, the devil is a liar. Your business will become better than before. Keep trusting the Lord. Try bidding for large contracts, RFP: schools, hospitals, government uniforms. 🙏🏾

I have been in business for 31 years in the same shopping center. Similar business to yours . Started at 23 years old. The best advice I will give you is. You are young and that is your greatest asset . You are supposed to take risk when you’re young, and you have and also have learned from everything. I believe you are an LLC. If so get out of that large warehouse. Your business credit will take a hit but change your business name afterwards. Your personal credit will not be affected. Get out of all the printing business. Only do embroidery. ALL PRINT MACHINES will break down and technology changes faster than you can fit the machines. Finally stay connected with GOD and you and your family will be just fine. Love your channel

You rushed into stuff, just because you can afford something doesn’t mean you should. We stayed in one space for 18 years. We out grew it so fast and we do embroidery, screen printing and we finally just moved into a small warehouse. If something works, it should stay that way, make it work. Sell some machines, restart, go back to saving and nothing else. Just because you make 10k a month and your warehouse is let’s just say 5, doesn’t mean you need to be okay with that, you should be doing 20-30k a month to get getting something that large. Don’t ship same day, no one cares, because either way your shipment could get lost and then you just wasted money. I’m here to help! I’d love to help :) let me know AJ:)))))❤️❤️

Sell some of your inventory to other vendors. I would liquidate what you’re not using so you can continue to go forward. You got this Angela!

I like the term 'covid crafters'. Don't downplay what happened during that period. It caused a huge anomaly or maybe call it a bubble that is now normalizing. It was massive. Covid and the Fed's easy money flow spurred a lot of business and consumer activity. Your analysis of your business systems and practices is enlightening and you and Kenan are still inspiring for us and I can't thank y'all enough.

Do baby bundle 0-12 onesies with a blanket and 12 months of accessories. 1st day of school. Teacher appreciation gifts. Every month you should have a special event

I have ordered many times from AJ Blanks, my orders were always correct and the quality was exceptional! Have you thought about putting your tutorials behind a pay wall? I got into embroidery because of you. ❤ Praying for you and your family!

Let’s begin with your health. Have you considered that the cause of your joint pain could be Celiac disease? It only takes a week of eliminating gluten to start seeing results. Doctors won’t diagnose you with an illness they can’t make money off of, trust me! Next I have two ideas for your business, First, how about making custom embroidery designs out of children’s doodles/drawings? Grandparents would LOVE that! I’m picturing stick figures. Second idea, if you have a lot of extra space in your warehouse, how about hosting a craft market? Have you seen what the fees go for at these events?! You could sell your own stuff as well. Just don’t invest any more money, challenge yourself to do what you can with what you already have. I hope this helps! Wish you and your family all the best!!!❤

Your body pain could be stressed induced. Your nervous system is probably overloaded. But stick with what you know business wise and don’t second guess yourself. You’ve made it this far. You can do it again. ❤

Hang in there. The economy is just not good. I am a small business owner too and I am right there with you. And, social media does not want to share any of my videos, posts, etc. I want the old social media back. We can do it, girl!!!

Angela - Clearance sales are important - Get rid of the MISTAKES so you don't have to look at them and try to recoup some of your money back. Even if you sell them at your cost or below your cost, it may prompt people to buy regular priced items too. If you have someone that could do a cashflow chart, it may help you to determine when to let go of items faster. A "LEAN" model of push and pull might be of some interest to you and you won't have as much money tied up in inventory......I say this looking at my room and stacks of blanks that I think I am going to get to...... Get rid of some stuff, it is weighing you down. For me, your videos like this hold much more interest than the "work with me" type videos. You have such talent. I believe you will work through this and learn and grow. You have got this!

Thank you for being transparent. Pivoting is sometimes part of the plan and I truly believe you are being elevated to the next level.

Your costing was done incorrectly, which is evident to me because your margins were too slim. Entrepreneur + Bad Costing = Bad Romance. You cannot pay $5.00 for a product and only mark it up $1.50. You will not cover all of your overhead. You have to mark up by a certain percentage in order to cover rent, electricity, thread, fusing, time, employees wages, etc., etc., etc. Once you cover your overhead, you are at your break even point. THEN you mark up by 1.5% (which is low) to 2.7% (which is average) to get to your WHOLESALE price. You should double that number to get to your retail price. If you are not covering your overhead and making a profit then there is no point in being in business because you are basically giving your merchandise away, while paying your bills and employeesout of your pocket. I see this over and over on social media. People just don't understand the numbers, particularly costing.

Retail Allocations Analyst here 👋🏽 1st. Take inventory & get clear on what you own and what you spent on it. 2: streamline your assortment & sizes. There something called productivity per sq ft. Larger sizes don’t move as fast so it’s wasting your retail space that could be used for something more productive. Having 4yo inv is a 🚫, your sitting on money. You may have to sell it at very low margin or break even to gain some liquidity. 3. You need to set RTV clause with your vendor. If something wasn’t made good they need to take it back. Maybe find a retail planner to help you analyze your historical data that could suggest some levers to pull. Other ideas Maybe you could have in person warehousesales My other idea is to sublet some of your rooms to other small businesses. Wishing all the best of luck!

*condense/ organize inventory ! SHARE YOUR WAREHOUSE space with other small business owners (s) *corporate sponsors *network ( product share ) with other influencers *sports teams, corporate Xmas parties, weddings, baby showers … celebrations, group sales *DOGS & CATS ( people spend soooo much on their fur babies) *ASMR videos Just a few thoughts !!! I just found you on RU-vid!!! Sending positive vibes from Canada 🇨🇦

Try weekend craft fairs to sell off old inventory. Make a box of tumblers at a time. Cut the fabric into fat quarters and sell to quilters. Try to focus on getting your old inventory to make money. Wishing you and your family all the best as you work through this time.

I learned how to machine embroider from you. When sublimation started trending, I learned with you how to do it. I am almost 70yo and am amazed by you. You are a tireless worker, an imaginative creator and so mechanical. In eight years look at the amazing accomplishments you have met. I have been concerned, on a personal level, about the corporate embroidery companies advertising all that we do en masse, on TV. I bet that is taking a huge bite out of everyone’s Etsy shop. I won’t enjoy this hobby without you. Pulling for you!!

You are blowing me away. Your ruthless honesty, your determination, your energy, all that ensures your success. This will be just a memory. I am amazed! I learned more about business from this video than most of the stuff I see online, and my business is nothing like yours .

Every joint hurting...been there. It was hypothyroid for me. When that's out of whack, my arms hurt so bad I can't lift them past my ears. I'm sure they did a standard TSH test, but that's not enough. So if that's the case, ask for more comprehensive (i.e. thyroid antibodies) and I also highly recommended seeking out a naturopath for that (if you haven't already). And, try acupuncture. It's INSANE how much that helps pain. I finally went to see one for the first time a month ago, not for pain, but during my monthly cycle with mild endometriosis pain I wasn't even there to address, she took it away with one little needle. I am truly amazed.

Angela, I've been watching you since you were in your basement making tutus and kids shirts on a single needle machine. You have really had quite the ride with your business. I have over 30 years working in retail and studied business at college. I think that you should look into investing in an inventory management system. It will take time to inventory everything you have in the warehouse. But organizing, creating inventory scanning stickers for tracking products, and the ability to see where you have inventory that isn't selling will help you move out the old stuff. I am also with you dealing with pain all over. Keep trying to do the best you can each day and keep laughing and smiling. Good luck and stay focused on what needs to be done today.

Angela..Maybe sell sample boxes of all of your shirts. There are a few companies that offer that option just to get their items into the hands of buyers that are looking for a variety. Your sample collections can be based on gender, size, quantity..whatever you want and whatever combinations you want. Price them at some kind of a markup that helps regain some profit..and charge a flat shipping fee based on weight or roll the shipping cost into the price of the sample boxes. Use pirateship which offers USPS & UPS at amazing prices if you're not using them already.

I have purchased AJ blanks for embroidery, and also from one of your competitors, and I find that your blanks are objectively thicker so you're my go-to for blanks. Tough times don't last but tough people do, so hang in there!

I have seen TIKTOK creators go live when making custom orders and triggers people to also place their own custom orders. This may help a bit. Not so much for the blanks but I wish you the best and thank you for sharing your moments!!

Girl this is me on a smaller scale! We got this. I'm gotta liquidated now and change our business tactics! Blanks gotta go because we cant compete with Michael's and hobby lobby

When we had to move from our retail location one thing that helped in the transition was opening to the public. You should set everything up nice and allow people to come in and purchase all of the items in the warehouse. With the size of your platform I’m sure people would come from all over to meet you and buy stuff from you.

Exactly why I stick with just making kids tutu and ruffle ankles and t-shirts… it’s overwhelming enough.. adults want me to make their tutus “ NO, NO, NO” not to mention, I am the only one that makes the items

Have you considered a membership where you teach an embroidery project and sell the kit for the project from your inventory?

Thank you for your honesty, I closed my business in December and went back to work. I was overwhelmed with customer service, customer wanting unrealistic discounts & inventory being a money pit. I hope things turn around for you soon.

The sunk cost fallacy is real - the phenomenon whereby a person is reluctant to abandon a strategy or course of action because they have invested heavily in it, even when it is clear that abandonment would be more beneficial. JUST GET RID OF THAT STOCK (and don't reorder 😂) sorry for yelling, I yell with love

Angela - I haven’t really worked my business and yesterday I decided to focus on getting organized. Running a business is not fun. Creating is fun.

YOUR STRONGER THAN THIS STORM. Seem like this year was a year of agitation but the pearl cannot come forth without agitation. Will keep praying for you.

Don’t purchase anymore products until you use up what you have Make a lot ready to go items with great fun logos pics ect… then have a huge “garage” sale at your warehouse invite all store owners to purchase for their stores then have open house for the public to come and purchase as well Off load before you buy anything else See what people like My thoughts. I wish you all the luck You are a hard worker you got this girl!!!! 😊

In the garment industry for over 20 plus years at wholesale, manufacturing and retail. Sounds like you're a small business undercapitalized and overextended. Reel it back in ... 10,000 sq ft sounds like no room for contingencies with the cycle of the industry. Food for thought.

Have you thought of getting into memberships? Maybe those blanks can go into member boxes. I'm a creative person too so I feel you when you talk about having all the ideas that you have to do one at a time... or nothing will work. I think a membership/subscription box will be a great idea. Maybe you can create unique designs for other embroiders to make and then give that as part of the membership box with the blanks along with templates. I'm not in the embroidery world so I can't tell you exactly what embroiders would love. Just a thought. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I have a business of my own that is strictly membership online, but with 8 kids, running a business with kids is not easy. I'm also going down a different path in my creative process... I know it's not easy but keep going and don't you give up. If I can help in anyway as far as memberships let me know.

Buy a house that has enough space and build a storage building so you can save on rent. What affects you today is the rent of a building plus electricity. If you do what I tell you, and in addition to your storage, you install some solar panels, believe me, the savings are great!

When I was in my 20s, I was told I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 40 because of extreme inflammation everywhere. I avoided that scenario by eliminating sugar from my diet. I have low willpower when it comes to avoiding sugar, but whenever I indulge in too much sugary foods, I end up in extreme chronic inflammation. You might also be allergic to certain foods. I do hope you find the solution, because living in constant pain is so horrible.

I’m sorry you are going through a tough season. I will be praying for you, your family and your business. ❤

I can totally relate!! I opened my business in October 2020. It took off amazingly, to the point where I rented out an office in June 2021……. And suddenly… the sales dropped off a cliff!! Thinking back it was far too soon to get an office, but I honestly ran out of space and I have enough coming in to rent (600 a month). Things eventually did pick up again and got better consistently, with lots of grafting but then built a shed in my back yard and moved back home July 2023. It’s going good. It’s taken the pressure off and I’m saving that 600. Good luck with it all, it does happen, and I always believe if you’ve done it before you can do it again.

I appreciate your transparency and wish you and your family much success moving forward.

Angela- thank you for showing the good and the bad. You are and always have been a "tell it like it is" person and the whole community learns a lot from you!

I have been putting your playlists on autoplay while I'm cleaning and sewing. Hopefully, it improves your YT situation. Maybe more people can do that. XOXOXO I have fibromyalgia. I do Therapeutic yoga w a teacher on Zoom, Pain exhausts your body and brain. Reduce your workload as much as possible. I will order what I can from AJ to help out. I guess all my Christmas gifts and grandkids gifts will come from you :-)). Lastly, see a pain management Dr. if you can. Without my medication, I would be throwing up from pain every day, like I used to before I went to him. It is the only way I exist.

Hey Mrs Angela.I'm going to give you some advice. I don't wanna sound like somebody who doesn't care because I do. I'm about to close my business. And I have a home business. Selling makeup bags I can't pay for taxs clark county going to work my way back up from the bottom my way back just sale what you strated with again thats what happen to my daughter you Discourage, but we got to keep trying. Don't give up. Once you see what system works for you work this system again and can ask. That's what I told my daughter. I said. Try some different nails. Try a different system. She does hair nails toenails. She went to. Work taken care of people in homes so that I'll be her first job side job. Do nails hair and feet. She was making close 2 to 4000 a month. I said do RU-vid classes and make them pay for it let me know if you got this message thank you love girl some people don't like doing there nails it will pick up just wait people always have kids party's they don't like to make thing takes to much of there time get something and say they made it ah ah ah people are something Else. Go back and what works and how buy a two bedroom work out of that cut down the Warehouse out.people don't like to see us make it Stay encouraged, text me and let me know. Think about it, read and text me love you, girl.

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear about your issues. First you are trusting God so you CAN'T FAIL. I don't own a business but still feel to make this suggestion. You are obviously the creator but not good with managing the business. You may need to have someone who can come and organize the business for you, like a consultant. Maybe go to your local Chamber of Commerce or reach out to organizations that assist people with starting a business and in turn they can connect you with someone who does business consulting. Stay BLESSED !!

My mom has had arthritis for over 20 years now and what you’re describing is exactly what she goes through :( I hope it all gets better. Your business will succeed again and you’ll be glad you saw it through ❤️

Thank you for your courage and transparency to share this video! It takes tremendous strength to be vulnerable and it is appreciated. It’s the reality and truth of being in business. Lots of trial and error! Keep going Angela!!!! 🙏🏾❤️

Angela, try doing a monthly membership with AJ Blanks. Where members get x amount of blanks shipped to them every month. Figure out the numbers to where the cost of the membership is cheaper than a sporadic order for the member. That revenue could give you a surge you need. Wishing you the best! Your drive is infectious! You have helped so many over the years. Hopefully people come through to help you in your time of need. ❤

In truth, your stock that doesn't move, or you had an idea then never launched is just money sitting that, as you know is making you nothing. It is doubtful you will recoop those overinflated shipping costs. But even selling these things for less money than you paid, will give you some cash flow to replace inventory that you know moves. Focus on what is the absolute know mover, I'm a soaper, and people ask for crazy scents all the time, then buy 1 bar of soap after you make 20, that sell so slow. My current focus is to narrow down all my scents, 15 regular all the time, and 2 or 3 seasonal, and have a set schedule for the seasonal, small batches, make the public want it & watch for it to come back. but even though i don't want to, i have to sell at a reduced price, those things i listened to that 1 customer about, or donate them to a hygiene drive. And you eluded to it, the 3 years of Covid were a very strange time, the online sales, the opening of the world and ppl buying out in public because they could, spending crazy money, impulse shopping, and now they are reining in their spending. I know that feeling of a way overcrowded house, and my husband is constantly after me to do something about it, but there is no way i can ever support myself/business outside of my home. No brick & mortor for me, my fear is starting a website, the monthly fees, the maintenance, and there are so many other soapers out there. it's tough, and your pain, I feel you! Has your Dr suggested depression, this is a lot you are experiencing, and sometime depression, manifests as pain. get that cash flow turned around, and life will get better, hang in there

So sorry to hear this😢. Please take my advice and move back to your house. Some places are not just progressive. I know it may not sound sensible but it is true. Think about how things keep going worse. You have been doing this well without making mistakes. Why are you now having so much errors? If you believe in prayer, do so and ask for clarity. Also, think about if you hired someone new when you started at the warehouse. If so you may have to let that person go before you move back to your house. My humble advice. Wishing you all the best.

The golden years for online handamde selling were in 2019-2020-2021, everyone was mostly home, just buying, not because the economy was great, but because we had nothing else to do than following people online and consuming content. A LOT of online businesses that skyrocketed during those years have been decimaded now everything seems to be back to normal. There is another lady here on youtube from the UK in a similar (no warehouse tho) situation than you and she said since last year most of her customers just vanished all of a sudden. Unfortunately as business owners we sometimes make mistakes or assumptions but I know you have everything within you to pivot. I wish you the best both financially and health wise. xoxo

I’m not in your type of business, but I admire your honesty. You are wise beyond your years. I can tell by listening to you that you are smart and you will figure it out and succeed. ❤

So here is an idea, in my masters studies (MBA) as a class, we had to as a class help a local entrepreneur who was in a situation like you, as part of grade for the semester. And we had to revamp his whole business. This program is offered at most business colleges and overseen by top professors in the field. Try that. The company we helped, got so many ideas and feedback and we were able to save his business. We did cost analysis, everything…

Sounds like your product line is too diverse which can lead to higher inventory costs. Also cost of living at the moment. Less discretionary spending. Move your stock. Sell some blanks. Is selling on Amazon better than Etsy?

All my customers believe that I keep inventory. I use to buy extras but now I look at the extra shirts as money loss and inventory is money sitting to me. So I order blanks as they are requested. I know you may can't do that due to that you ship same day. Keep pushing forward. I've been in the printing business for 7 years and there are slow times.

We are here for you Angela- we’re a community; a village here to support, empower, encourage and grow in love and business 💜💜💜

I was having a lot of pain in my joints and someone advised me to take tart cherry capsules. I was very skeptical but I decided to try it anyway. OMGosh it made such a difference. Now I take it every day 2 times a day. I try to fall back on the advice that if you can't figure out what exactly is wrong then treat the symptoms.

I would definitely have a warehouse sale portion of AJ blanks... and sell off most of the overstock stuff you have.

What if you start to sell products ready to buy with the extra stock instead of selling them as blanks or custom orders? Like generic birthday T-shirts with quotes, quotes products, etc? At least you will use them!

Angela! Immediately go on a high protein, gluten free, dairy free, strict autoimmune diet. You are having an autoimmune issue! I have been there! I couldn’t move. You are reacting to the garbage they are putting into our food. It will be hard, based up in your busy schedule, but in about 4-6 weeks you will be back to no pain! Please do your research on autoimmune diets. Please! Please! God bless you!

Maybe offer a summer embroidery class for teens. I've seen a lot of parents looking for summer programs for their kids

Angela, I rarely comment but please keep the faith and keep marching forward. I to own a business for the last 10 years and have been watching your video's to potentially expand into the embroidery business since we already service so many business accounts. One think I can say is you are a very informative and pleasant person to watch. Just work on controlling your supply orders and your inventory turns to keep that money turning quicker. You can do it. I have faith in you. As I have told my kids in the past please learn from your mistakes because it will make you a stronger and wiser person. And one other quote I learned as a young man from an old coach in my past. "Remember a kick in the ass usual makes you step forward and in the right direction." God Bless you and your family and I praying for a blessed future for you...

Have you thought about doing an oops sale with items that are not 100% the way you want them? Have you thought about selling the extra items at a whole sale price? I would love to buy some fabric and ribbon from you. Interested in selling fabric and ribbon? I would also buy some of the shirts and baby items that you do not currently have on your site

hang in there things will get better! I would have someone if they can film more or help make videos for social media. will you try and sell ribbion? I was looking on website and can't find any for sell

I absolutely love your transparency with everything you are going through! I don’t think enough people talk about the “ugly” and hard side of having your own business. This economy right now is HARD. I had to go back to nursing full time and still trying to keep my business alive on the side on my days off! You are an inspiration to me and you WILL get through it! I’m praying for you and your business! ❤

Angela, although we are not in the same business field (I sell skincare), I understand your business journey. Why don't you put a category on your website that offers some of your overstocks and discontinued items like your ribbon and fabric for a discounted price so that hopefully you can recoup a portion of your money. Do a few TikToks advertising those items each month. We love you and I will definitely go purchase another shirt or sweatshirt from you. I love my Stonger than the Storm sweatshirt.

So basically you have money sitting well hunni get to selling, you have what you need, you can do tutus tumblers etc and sell the kids shirts

I blame Temu 🤷🏽‍♀️ people get blanks and shirts on there for literally nothing.

It seems like you really need to downsize to a smaller warehouse. If you don't have customers coming in, it's way too nice of a building. Gotta save money somewhere.

Hang in there Angela. We are all praying for you and wishing you and your family the very best.

Don’t sell your machines 😑

Sell those ruffle dresses!!! Please

Economy is not doing well, inflation is high, most people are struggling to pay for groceries, the government is making it appear as if everything is all good, it’s all over RU-vid, financial experts talking about the economy tanking by September, it’s going to be a hard landing, we are in a recession, something this administration is not going to admit until we are at a nose dive.

Hang in there . If you have to move boxes to families house store them anywhere you can . Get out of your lease get your machines back home. Take a supply of shirts so you can get shrit done at home . More people are worried about what they are putting on the dinner plate then having a new shirt . Alot of us is in the same situation . Myself was doing bank befor joe took office , now i am lucky if i can pay for the space i rent for the day . 😕

I pray you receive complete healing and breakthrough for your business 🙏 ❤

Monica Aggerwal, MD is a cardiologist in Florida. She told the same health story after having her 3rd child. She couldn’t climb the stairs to get to her child, because her pain was so bad. She wrote a book, Body on Fire and has a cookbook. Might be worth a try. Your story is identical to hers!

Hi Angela, I know you said sub-lease is not an option, however could you use a room as a small event space? Maybe a place to let people rent for a Saturday and take a crafty class or bring sewing machines and learn how to sew, or perhaps a stitch n bitch type gathering to let people pay a small fee for 4 hours and get together and craft?

Do not blame yourself or be too hard on yourself. Reality is there is a lot of lay off jobs going on. People are lossing massively the jobs. So no income. No income no shop. :(.

Offer bundles in a variety of sizes. I sold $200,000 of quilt fabric my first year. Just on Facebook… I offered a shipping deal when people ordered 20 yards because I didn’t want to mess with shipping 2 yards at a time. Shipping was at cost for a medium flat rate even if you added another 10 yards. That really increased sales and I covered we Ed shipping for the added yards.

The pain is stress.

Idk how I came to this video bc I don’t do any of this 😂 but thank you for keeping it real and telling the bad side and not just the good side of business! Thank you!