Curated European antiques & vintage objects

In reality, I knew too much. As a C-Level caliber, I saw every mechanic behind the curtain. I knew which providers were cheaper and when a “deal” wasn’t the best option. When someone asked if we were making the right choice, I hesitated. Not because the business was hard, but because I stopped believing in what I was doing. That experience taught me that I can’t build something just because it works commercially. If you can’t stand behind the work when no one is watching, it drains you—even if the numbers look fine. That lesson shaped every decision after.