From Small Grocery Store to Community-Building Supermarket: A Family’s Entrepreneurial Journey
My Dutch grandparents were business-minded folks. In this old photo, you can see them in front of their store, probably from the late '50s, though I'm not entirely sure about the date. They began with a small grocery store in Hillegom, a town in the Netherlands, and eventually turned it into the first supermarket there. Allies, not rivals Now, keep in mind, they weren't the only store in town selling groceries. Here's the interesting part: my Dad once shared that my Grandfather had a knack for connecting with his fellow store...
The Art of Asking Great Questions
I love asking questions. The inquisitive part of me adores learning and having meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-skimming chit chat....