24 Oct Showcasing Our Excellence: Ansa Okon – Hope Floats Community Thrift + Consignment
Today, I am proud to feature Ansa Okon of Hope Floats Community Thrift + Consignment. She worked more than nine years in the private sector as a Marketing & Training Director. Ansa wanted to do something more meaningful. She spent five years managing nonprofit fundraising events for organizations that support children and families in need.
Share Your Business
TB: What is your business? What do you do? Who is it for?
AO: Hope Floats Community Thrift + Consignment
Consign mens, womens, + childrens clothing, home décor + furniture. It’s for everybody…I truly make an effort to keep our boutique stocked with items that cater to a variety of styles.
TB: What is your mission/purpose.
AO: Our mission is to be your favorite place to shop.
TB: Where is your business headed?
AO: We just got our 501(c)3 status for our nonprofit, Hope Floats Foundation. The foundation will execute the mission of our community programs which is to strengthen families in need + the communities they live in. We will begin allowing shoppers the opportunity to round up their purchases to support the mission + plan to showcase our community accomplishments in the store as well.
We also plan to begin offering formal event attire rentals in 2nd quarter of 2020.
Discussion Topic Questions
TB: One of my areas of focus is decision making for women. I share the tips, tools and tricks women can use to make their best choices. How did you get clarity to decide what type of business you wanted to create?
AO: It just felt right….My business entails everything that I am into: fashion, décor, furniture. I love reupholstering and repurposing pieces, I get to decorate the showroom everyday and play dress up with our inventory. In thinking of what business opportunity to pursue, I also knew that there had to be a social element because I love meeting people — the relationships I have been able to cultivate with my customers in the short time that we have been open has been unbelievably fulfilling. You know the saying “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” … well this ain’t that. I work harder than I have ever worked in my life because I LOVE what I do. It’s hard … and it’s work … but it’s mine … ????
TB: What tools or strategies do you use to help you make your best business decisions?
AO: Market research. There really is no better way to prepare yourself than to be proactive instead of reactive. I research everything from retail stats and competitors to inventory logistics and fashion trend in an effort to not be caught off guard and to ensure I am well informed as my business continues to grow.
TB: Do you have any tips for time management?
AO: No. I need some though…lol.
TB: Ansa, I thank you so much for allowing me to share you and your business. I wish you great success.
Visit Ansa at the following locations:
- Website: hopefloatsatl.com
- Social media accounts
- Business address/Location: 5939 Stewart Parkway Douglasville, GA 30135
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