Floor Time > Office Time

Not every week runs smooth. This one didn’t.

Product was light, stock was patchy, and it was hard to meet customer demand.

Business was okay, but not where I wanted it to be.

Here’s what I learned (and reminded myself of):

1. Don’t Wish for Better Stock — Sell What You’ve Got

I took a step back and focused on what I could control.

Changed up the visuals. Made sure the floor felt intentional. Told better product "stories".

And it worked — business leveled out, and the team had a sense of purpose and direction.

2. Feedback Isn’t Personal — It’s a Signal

We received some feedback on the store this week. It was clear that some decisions needed a reset — and a few of those were on me.

Was it easy to hear? No. But I didn’t get defensive.

Leadership often sees things I don’t. They’ve got better context, more data, and a bigger picture.

My job is to take the feedback, realign fast, and move forward. That’s part of the job.

3. Floor Time > Office Time

We’ve got a big visit next week. But this week was a holiday and traffic was up.

I had two choices:

• Prep for the visit in the office
• Stay out and lead the floor

I chose the floor.

Visits are important. But I believe in showing up for the team when it counts. I’m still confident we’ll be ready.

I’m still figuring it out, like everyone else. But each week teaches something — if you’re paying attention.

On to the next week.

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