Knowing When to Quit: (Even After $1M/yr) | Brittany Shillingford’s Honest Story

When to Walk Away: Inside Bizzybcrafts' Powerful StoryMeet Brittany Shillingford, former owner of Bizzybcrafts, who joins us on this week's episode of New York’s Business Podcast for an open-hearted conversation about the realities—and tough decisions—behind running a thriving small business.Brittany’s journey is both inspiring and deeply relatable. She spent 12 years building her handmade headband business from a creative side hustle to a booming full-time venture, nearly reaching $1 million in sales at its peak. But success also came with unforeseen challenges, difficult predictions, and the pressures of balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood.In our candid discussion, Brittany shares:How she navigated explosive growth, transitioning from sewing every product herself to partnering with a small-batch manufacturer in Brooklyn.The emotional and financial stress of maintaining a business through fluctuating sales and rising costs.The moment she knew it was time to close Bizzybcrafts—and the complex feelings around that decision.How she pivoted back to her roots as a licensed therapist, rediscovering fulfillment in a new chapter.This episode dives deep into the honest truths about owning a business, including burnout, boundary-setting, and knowing when to walk away. Brittany’s story is one every entrepreneur, dreamer, and creator needs to hear—it's real, it’s raw, and it's incredibly empowering.Friends, family, and longtime fans of Brittany: you'll be incredibly proud of her courage, resilience, and transparency in this heartfelt conversation. We’re honored to share her story.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessStories #WomenInBusiness #Bizzybcrafts #BusinessPivot #LongIslandBusiness #MentalHealth #TherapistLife #RealTalk