Chapter 1: The Story Begins...

In this first full episode, I share the story behind A Bookshop of My Own — how I grew up surrounded by small business life, why bookstores have always felt like home, and why they matter so deeply to all kinds of people. This is the backstory of how it all started: the moment I decided to write an offer letter to buy an existing used bookstore, what that process looked like, and why it set me on the path toward creating my own. It’s personal, it’s honest, (and it’s explicit sorry!) — because this story deserves to be told exactly as it happened Want to follow along as The Phoenix Used Bookshop comes to life? Subscribe to this podcast, and sign up for updates at phoenixusedbookshop.com