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Determined to bring her neglected neighborhood back to life, Gina Schaefer opened her first hardware store near Whitman-Walker's Addiction Services program. What began as an effort to help her community recover evolved into a safe space for countless people in recovery to rebuild their lives.Recovery Hardware shares A Few Cool Hardware Stores CEO Gina Schaefer's path to building a business that revitalized her neglected urban community and provided opportunities for everyone to thrive, no matter their past.You'll discover: Lessons from resilient employees who struggled with substance abuse.Surprising skills from unconventional backgrounds that you won't find on a résumé. How to put bravery into the backbone of your business.Humorous insights into retail ownership, like how to choose the right store dog.Workforce solutions to remove obstacles for people in recovery.Second chances transform communities and change lives-and it starts with one store at a time. Read Recovery Hardware and start building a better business where growth gives back.
“Recovery Hardware" should be a staple in every business/entrepreneur 101 class. Gina Schaefer's ability to share her journey, complete with valuable information and inspiration, is profoundly inspiring. Her narrative spans personal experiences, business insights, and community-driven initiatives.Her authenticity in telling her story is captivating. She demonstrates courage in pursuing her dreams and vulnerability in sharing not only her successes but also her challenges. Her leadership skills shine as she nurtures and develops her staff in both their professional and personal lives. Her empathy might be her most remarkable trait. Her marketing skills, her acceptance of people as they are, her celebration of diversity, and her belief in second chances all contribute to her unique perspective.I can't praise this book enough