We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Emily McCormick a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Emily, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I think of my childhood a lot now that I am raising 2 young children. Even on the best days, parenting is an overwhelming endeavor. So many decisions! Constant noise! The ever-present fear that you will mess something up! I was lucky enough to have two parents who truly loved me and wanted me to have a happy life. Many people sadly can’t say the same. My parents were very hard workers – many times working multiple jobs to support the family. I believe observing them work and make sacrifices for the greater good of the family stuck with me. They also always encouraged me to dive into my independence and accomplish tasks and activities on my own. I believe this has helped me in adulthood as a mother and business owner.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Cobblestone Kitchen is a cookie company that has been specializing in corporate gifting for over 30 years. We’ve partnered with car dealerships, realtors, insurance companies, law firms, and many other companies who look to strengthen their relationship with clients, potential clients, and employees. We handle all production, execution, and delivery, so our clients don’t need to worry about the details. We bake and ship all cookies the same day, and we average 3,000 – 4,000 cookies shipped each month, so thankfully we stay busy!
I purchased the company in 2021 from the founder. She created the company in 1992 as a mom to 4 young children looking to augment her family’s income, and I am proud to be a part of a company that was created by a mom and now continues to provide income and flexibility to another mom. It also brings me joy knowing that people get to open a gift box of cookies that was sent to them, which is fun!
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
There are so many ways a small business owner can be successful. Finding how everything works best for you is most important. Usually that comes with a lot of trial and error. For me – being a self-starter, being able to adapt to change, and finding joy in the little wins has helped with my day-to-day and big picture outlook.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
I am a big list person. Anytime I feel overwhelmed (which is more often than I’d like to admit), I start making a list. Once everything is written down it all feels a bit more manageable. Plus, you get a mild endorphin rush when you get to cross something off!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.cobblestonekitchen.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cobblestonekitchenofficial/
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