Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia Ehrlich

Episode 2: Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia Ehrlich

Episode Duration: 45 minutes

Virginia Ehrlich shares her journey of creating Acre75, a subscription box service that celebrates small-town Canadian makers and captures the essence of local community spirit.

Episode Highlights:

• Creating a business model that celebrates small-town Canadian culture
• Managing a subscription-based business single-handedly
• Navigating Canadian supply chain and shipping challenges
• Dealing with imposter syndrome as a solo entrepreneur
• Prioritizing mental health while running a business
• Building relationships with local artisans and makers

About Our Guest:

Virginia Ehrlich is the founder of Acre75 Gathered, a subscription box service that brings the charm and craftsmanship of small-town Canada to subscribers' doorsteps. Her business model not only celebrates local artisans but also captures the authentic, comforting essence of small-town life through carefully curated Canadian-made products.

https://acre75.ca/

Key Takeaways:

• Strategies for running a successful subscription-based business
• Solutions for managing supply chain challenges in Canada
• The importance of mental health awareness in entrepreneurship
• Tips for working effectively as a solo business owner
• Building authentic connections with suppliers and customers
• Maintaining quality and consistency in curated products

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

Stratford Perth Centre for Business
Website: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/
Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca
Book a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL

The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including:

• Business start-up services
• Strategic planning
• Digital marketing strategies
• Educational workshops and events

Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) 

Books Mentioned:

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