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Jay Sapovits on Scaling Ink Stores: From $300K to Mid-7 Figures by Turning COVID Adversity into Growth, Building On-Demand Swag Shops & Leading a Team of 30 with Consistency, Creativity & Resilience. (Episode 731 - Jay Sapovits)
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jay Sapovits, founder of Ink Stores, who shares how he transformed his business from a retail storefront into a thriving on-demand swag company during COVID. Starting with $300K in the first year and growing to mid-seven figures, Jay reveals the pivotal mindset shifts, the importance of resilience, and how consistency fueled growth. He also discusses scaling a team of nearly 30, building a strong culture, and why creativity and adaptability remain essential in the $27B U.S. merchandise industry. Why would you wait any…
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