Join Tara Miller for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Heather Cade, founder of District Loom, a curated source for incredible vintage rugs and unique home pieces based in Bozeman, Montana. They explore Heather's journey from nurse practitioner to full-time rug connoisseur, the intricacies of sourcing one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and the strategic moves behind building a thriving e-commerce and B2B business. This episode is PACKED with business wisdom, sourcing secrets, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Listeners will discover:

• The Power of Connection: The story behind their initial Instagram connection, deepened by a shared moment of vulnerability.

• Passion to Purpose: Learn what propelled Heather from a full-time healthcare career to launching District Loom after a frustrating rug shopping experience.

• Curated Collections: Get to know how Heather sources unique vintage rugs, furniture, and art, and the importance of a discerning eye.

• Building a Brand from Scratch: From a Canva logo and solo pop-ups to a custom Shopify site and major retail partnerships like Anthropologie and The Expert.

• Embracing the "Unplanned" (and Negotiating!): Heather shares how a chance encounter at High Point Market led to a major partnership and the importance of advocating for your business.

• The Real Cost of Business: An honest look at the monthly overhead of a product-based business and how District Loom navigates it.

• Global Sourcing & Local Presence: The story behind District Loom's move from DC to Bozeman, Montana, and Heather's recent sourcing trip to Turkey.

This episode is packed with entrepreneurial insights, the beauty of vintage, and the inspiration to build a business rooted in passion and authenticity!

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