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In this inspiring episode of Bridal Owner Success Stories, host Mindi Linscombe chats with Michelle McCaulla, the passionate owner of Belle Amour Bridal in Toledo, Ohio. Michelle shares her journey from dreaming of a career in bridal fashion to creating one of the premier bridal destinations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. She discusses her mission to serve brides of all backgrounds and body types, creating an inclusive, welcoming environment that helps every bride feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

• Michelle’s Early Love for Bridal Fashion
  • Michelle’s passion for bridal fashion started early, leading her to study Fashion Merchandising and Design and gain valuable experience in Atlanta, GA, where she worked with top bridal markets.
• Founding Belle Amour Bridal
  • In 2012, Michelle opened Belle Amour with a vision for a unique bridal store that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Located in downtown Toledo, Belle Amour has become a go-to destination with a 4,000-square-foot showroom and a curated selection of gowns from renowned designers.
• Creating an Exceptional Bridal Experience
  • Michelle shares how Belle Amour’s stylists go above and beyond to ensure each bride feels understood and celebrated. The store offers over 200 wedding gowns in its main collection, along with an additional 100 gowns available for same-day purchase in the Loft at Belle Amour.
• A Full Selection for the Bridal Party
  • Belle Amour has expanded to include a wide array of bridesmaid dresses, with over 300 options, along with mother-of-the-bride and flower girl dresses, providing one of the largest bridal collections in the region.
• Michelle’s Passion for the “Yes” Moment
  • Michelle talks about the joy and honor of being part of each bride’s journey, from listening to her vision to witnessing the magical “yes” moment. She shares her commitment to making each bride feel cherished and supported on this significant day.

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Thanks for listening to Bridal Owner Success Stories! Help us spread success in the bridal industry in 3 easy ways!

1. Rate & leave a review of the podcast on your favorite audio platform.
2. Subscribe to the show on Youtube: @bridalownersuccess.
3. Have a question, suggested topic, or want to be interviewed on the show? Connect with us on Instagram @bridalownersuccess.

In this special episode, Mindi Linscombe of Bridal Owner Success interviews Stephanie Vincent from Pritchétt Bridal. 

As a mother-daughter duo, Stephanie Vincent and her daughter Tiffany have brought Pritchétt from a small bridal shop in the corner of Orem, Utah, to the thriving and well-known powerhouse in the bridal industry it is today. They love working together, and because of each of their strengths, Pritchétt continues to grow each day. 

Stephanie has had her feet in the fashion world for many years, as both a former Mrs. Utah and a highly sought-after pageant coach and judge. She started a real estate company with her husband in 2002 and has been an award-winning realtor in Utah in the decades since, including her time as President of the Utah County Association of Realtors. It was this entrepreneurial spirit and business-minded ambition that encouraged Stephanie's daughter Tiffany to ask her if she wanted to buy a bridal shop together. 

After careful consideration, she decided to take the plunge with Tiffany and they bought Avenía together. Since then, Stephanie has been the mastermind behind running Pritchétt. Because of Stephanie’s experience with running a business and building a successful company from the ground up, Pritchétt has flourished in its seven years since. Stephanie manages all of the back-end business with ordering dresses, training our top-of-the-line consultants, ensuring that each bride is well taken care of, and much more to make Pritchétt run so smoothly.

Check out the entire episode to hear more of Stephanie's story and journey into Bridal Owner Success. 

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Kylie Hester is the owner of Leora Bridal in Prince George, Virgina. In this sneak peak episode, Kylie and host Mindi Linscombe dive into: 

• How Kylie's family owned a wedding venue and she wound up buying a nearby bridal shop. 
• How Kylie found out she was pregnant in the middle of the business buying process! She and her husband Jonny opened their shop 10 days after she had a baby!
• The grit Kylie demonstrated to lean in and start the business and allow her team to run it in the early days. 

Check out the full episode with Kylie & Mindi! 

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Bridget Moore is the owner of K&B Bridals in Maryland.  

In this sneak peak episode, Bridget and hist Mindi Linscombe cover: 

• Bridget expanding into a third location after COVID. 
• Leadership lessons & failures Bridget learned from in the process of being stretched by three stores. 
• How she lost her entire team at her flagship store, learned from it, and improved the culture at her stores. 
• How Mindi's "Info Night" teaching in BOSS drastically helped Bridget and her stores. 

Be sure to catch the entire episode with Bridget! 

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Sam Karcher is the owner of Magic Moments Bridal in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this sneak peak episode, Sam and host Mindi Linscombe cover tips for buying or selling a bridal shop including: 

• The importance of having a 3rd party evaluation on the business. 
• How inventory depreciates quickly and banks do not see inventory as valuable as one may think. 
• Why profitability of the business is what really matters.  

Be sure the check out the full length episode with Sam & Mindi!

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Christina Wegner is the founder and owner of White Dress Bridal Boutique and White Dress Off the Rack in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this sneak peak episode, Christina & host Mindi Linscombe cover: 

• Key questions Christina uses in the interview process as she hires staff. 
• The info night & efficiencies for hiring. 
• How bridal stylists have to be extremely adaptable, flexible, and great at reading people. 
• Rallying after wins and losses on a busy day at the store. 

Be sure to catch the full episode with Christina on Bridal Owner Success Stories. 

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Jennifer Hinman is the owner of Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique in Peoria, Illinois. She has worked in bridal since 2007. Jen went to work for Cloud Nine in November of 2013 as a part-time Saturday girl. The previous owner approached her in October of 2018 and said she was ready to sell. Even as a single mom, she knew it was the right time and take the leap. So, Jen borrowed money from family and friends to make this dream work. Jen has now owned Cloud Nine for over 4 years, and says it was the best decision she has ever made.

In this sneak peak episode, Jen and host Mindi Linscombe jump into: 

• Getting a loan and buying a business as a single mom. 
• Using creative means to finalize her lending. 
• Borrowing from three different people, including her mom who cashed in her 401K!
• Jen's belief that, "If you really want it, you figure it out!"

Be sure to check out Jen's entire episode available on Bridal Owner Success Stories. 

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