Ep 02: Q1 2024 - Time to Rebuild

Andrea Lake’s journey of rebuilding her company is nothing short of a rollercoaster, complete with IRS inquiries, website woes, and sticker battles. She navigates the chaos of redesigning an outdated website, facing delays and the challenge of hiring the right team to bring her vision to life. The IRS inquiry? Andrea tackled it with honesty, a positive attitude, and a no-nonsense approach to finding solutions.At StickerJunkie, she confronted the challenge of competitors pushing lower-quality stickers by doubling down on what sets her apart—quality. She innovated with customized backpages and a streamlined reorder process to keep clients coming back. Andrea’s approach to business is rooted in transparency and integrity, whether she’s pitching her designs to Hot Topic or fostering a positive work environment for her employees. Her story is a testament to seeing challenges as opportunities, building a resilient team, and turning setbacks into major comebacks with a bold, solution-focused mindset.Check out Transformational Coach & Evolutionary Astrologer Lisa Warninger: https://livingawesome.me 01:51 Challenges in Website Development03:12 Hiring Employees and Marketing Plan04:56 Reengaging with Hot Topic and Delinquent Distribution06:42 Navigating the IRS Inquiry08:39 Rebuilding Companies and Overcoming Fear12:18 Creating Your Own Reality to Handle Problems and Solutions16:29 Encountering Kevin Bacon at the IRS39:42 The Importance of a Customized Back Page45:54 Creating a Great Workplace01:10:40 Transparency and Honesty in Business