ROBIN, OWNER OF STASH FABRIC, ON TAKING CONTROL OF BUSINESS FINANCES AND EARNING CLARITY

Robin, the owner of Stash Fabric in Burlington, Vermont, came to Spend With Clarity at a critical point in her business journey. With mounting debt, profitability challenges, and a sense of overwhelm clouding her decision-making, she was ready for support—but unsure of where to begin.

“I was struggling with making my business profitable and feeling overwhelmed by some poor decisions that led me to considerable debt,” she shared.

Through business coaching, Robin built financial clarity, stabilized her cash flow, and gained the confidence to move forward with purpose.

RESTRUCTURING WITH PURPOSE

Robin’s business, which centers on empowering people to sew their own clothes through fabric retail and classes, had a strong mission—but lacked a stable financial foundation.

“Coaching helped me restructure the education component of my business and better integrate it into my mission,” she said. “I also started making more calculated decisions about inventory purchases and made great strides in budgeting.”

One of the most meaningful outcomes? She stopped adding to her debt and began feeling more in control of her business’s future.

CONFIDENCE TO LEAD

With support and structure, Robin began trusting her instincts more—and doubting herself less.

“Coaching has given me the confidence that my business can succeed,” she reflected. “And it’s given me the tools to make that happen.”

The introduction of systems like YNAB and Profit First gave her a framework to stabilize income, evaluate purchasing habits, and grow with intention—even amidst shifts costs, tariffs, and industry uncertainty.

UNEXPECTED BENEFITS

Though Robin initially sought coaching to tackle debt, she found unexpected clarity in other areas.

“I appreciated having a space to step back and think more strategically about my business,” she said. “The coaching helped me clarify my priorities and feel more confident in the choices I was making.”

A NEW CHAPTER, BUILT ON CLARITY

Robin eventually decided to pause coaching to test her systems on her own—but she carried forward the tools, habits, and mindset shifts she had worked hard to build.

“My reason for starting coaching was to get a handle on my debt, but I unexpectedly found it beneficial in helping me make better decisions and gain clarity about what matters most in my business.”

For any business owner considering coaching?

“It’s valuable perspective and support that I think many entrepreneurs could benefit from.”