Episode 2: Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire with Virginia Ehrlich Episode Duration: 45 minutes Virginia Ehrlich shares her journey of creating Acre75, a subscription box service that celebrates small-town Canadian makers and captures the essence of local community spirit. Episode Highlights: Creating a business model that celebrates small-town Canadian culture Managing a subscription-based business single-handedly Navigating Canadian supply chain and shipping challenges Dealing with imposter syndrome as a solo entrepreneur Prioritizing mental health while running a business Building relationships with local artisans and makers About Our Guest: Virginia Ehrlich is the founder of Acre75 Gathered, a subscription box service that brings the charm and craftsmanship of small-town Canada to subscribers' doorsteps. Her business model not only celebrates local artisans but also captures the authentic, comforting essence of small-town life through carefully curated Canadian-made products. https://acre75.ca/ Key Takeaways: Strategies for running a successful subscription-based business Solutions for managing supply chain challenges in Canada The importance of mental health awareness in entrepreneurship Tips for working effectively as a solo business owner Building authentic connections with suppliers and customers Maintaining quality and consistency in curated products Resources for Entrepreneurs: Stratford Perth Centre for BusinessWebsite: https://www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca/Email: info@stratfordperthbusiness.caBook a Free Consultation: https://airtable.com/app2gRqysORdgAAlp/shrN489caaX9MAifL The Centre offers complimentary consultation and resources for new and established small businesses, including: Business start-up services Strategic planning Digital marketing strategies Educational workshops and events Presented in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)    Books Mentioned: Throughout our podcasts, we will occasionally mention books as a resource to dive deeper into the conversation. Please note that we provide a link to our local independent bookstore, Fanfare Books, to make it easy for you to buy. We also recommend checking your local library for a copy of the books we love. Stolen Focus The War of Art If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please click here to find immediate support or head to your local emergency department.