Neal Eilers left behind his corporate career and the traveling life he had been living. With the support of his wife, he opened a storefront, but the process was more difficult than expected. He encountered growing pains, such as learning about permits and dealing with contractors, and it took many months before his store was ready and Neal opened the doors. Despite the delays and setbacks, Neal remained resilient and, in this episode, shares his behind-the-scenes perspective. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. What is it like to decide to transition from the corporate world to owning your own business?2. What strategies can be used to manage cash flow seasons in a business?3. How does transitioning to a storefront work?4. Networking importance and a few pro tipsUnpacking this episode min by min:2:18 - How to decide if you have a passion or a business 4:09 - Know what you are leaving behind and be ok with it 4:35 - Finding your passion over time6:45 - The influence of experience6:48 - The importance of good customer service8:06 - The impact of mindset on customer service 10:30 - Using online sales to balance cashflow 11:10 - Fluctuations in business13:27 - Transitioning to a storefront 14:18 - DIY renovations and working with contractors16:00 - Delayed grand opening 16:53 - Setting realistic expectations17:38 - The effects of working with your team out of your residence basement  20:20 - Not everyone is built for tough transitions22:56- Taking time for yourself as a business owner 24:27- Hustle hard; is that truly the way?26:32 - Check yourself before you wreck yourself (and everyone else) 27:41 - Networking and a few tips 30:21 - Getting over the fear of talking about your business and meeting other people 35:00 - How can we make the world a better place? If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions.Reach out! Send your feedback and comments. What would you like to hear about on this podcast? Email me at [email protected] Related Episodes:#12 From corporate globetrotter to entrepreneurship: Neal Eilers' journey, building a successful business around his passion#9 Taking an idea from paper to reality, making tough decisions, and creating a values-driven business with Alysia Hess, Founder of The Occasional CollectiveVivian Kvam:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/Email Vivian - [email protected] Neal Eilers, NE Custom Framing and FurnitureFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/NECustomWoodFramesWebsite - www.necustomwoodframes.comInstagram - @necustomframing_furniture InstagramTandem Works Team:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeamInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/Email the team: [email protected] FREE RESOURCES Tandem Works Circle for Marketing, Facebook Group all about marketing for small biz ownersJoin our weekly email HERE for Next-level advice, a little accountability, and out-of-the-box ideas delivered to your inbox. Riding Tandem with Vivian KvamA podcast from Tandem WorksEmail the team: [email protected] 

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