Arlo.Hendrix: A Batavia Mom Balances Business and Boundaries
A conversation with Brittany Sabatino about staying positive - by saying no sometimes.
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This week’s episode is a conversation with Brittany Sabatino, the owner of Arlo.Hendrix. A store that carries children’s clothes, toys, and accessories, Arlo.Hendrix is located in the heart of The Mercantile.
Between the candy and the candles, The Mercantile in general is an inherently bright experience, but for Brittany, brightness seems to be a primary value for her shop. There’s a distinct positivity you feel in both Brittany’s presence and in her store.
But the thing is - positivity is hard to maintain over time. It’s easy to be positive all the time when things are going well. But when you’re facing supply change issues, an overloaded schedule, or a dry spell in her business, it’s harder to maintain those good vibes. Still, for Brittany, bright colors and positivity seem to be part of her identity.
I wanted to talk to Brittany about how she maintains that kind of resilience, even when things get too busy, too hard, or too draining.
In other words, how do you build a business on optimism and keep it from running out?
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