She Skipped the "Safe" Path and Built Two Stores in 3 Years: Abby Osterer
Bridal Owner Success StoriesShow Notes
She started by selling veils out of her apartment. By 2025, she had two bridal boutiques in Ottawa — and a plan to put them both under one roof. In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, host Mindi Linscombe sits down with Abby, owner of Never Knew (off-the-rack) and Always Knew (made-to-order), to talk about the fast, furious, and intentional growth behind one of Canada's most exciting bridal businesses. This isn't a "follow your dreams" story. It's a story about reading the data, knowing when t...
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