07/22/2026
Last week, a female customer walked in with two pairs of shoes. Instead of selling them, she said, "I'm honestly good with you just taking them off my hands."
I told her right then: if she was willing to donate them, I’d promise to give them to someone who needed a nice pair for free.
Today, one of our regular families came into the shop. My team gave away one of those pairs to their kid, and seeing that smile made the whole week.
It’s easy in this market to get caught up in the hustle, the margins, and nickel-and-diming every single item. But moments like this remind us that business is about people first.
To the customer who donated—I wish I caught your IG handle, but thank you for your generosity. It goes a long way and is contagious. Each one, reach one. 🙏🏾