You Can Do It! Be Determined and Persevere

By Nanette Hunter

From owning a small thrift shop in Oakland, California, to owning a brand that's available everywhere in America and different parts of the world, this is a story of hope, determination, smart decision-making, sound leadership, seizing opportunities, and more to show you that indeed, nothing is impossible.

But how exactly did the brand begin and grow to become what it is today?

What key milestones/events has the brand gone through over time that made it what it is today?

What lessons can you learn from this story to apply them in your business and life in general?

You will have answers to all these and other related questions in this compelling book. They say success leaves clues—this book provides all the needed clues to inspire you and show you just what it takes to succeed in business, build a breakout brand, the highs, the lows, and everything in between!

Let This Book Inspire You and Supercharge Your Determination and Perseverance!

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Nov 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667812410

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Copyright©2021 Nanette Hunter. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my mom. Thank you for being with me, teaching me to grow, and that if I fall, I must get up. Thank you for supporting and guiding me and being my rock and foundation that helped me get here.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank my parents, siblings, and friends for their support and encouragement from the beginning of this journey till this very point.

I would also like to express my special thanks of gratitude to Hunter Family, Finnie Family, Mendoza Family, Bruce Family, Lee Family, Disla Family, Evans Family, McSwain Family, Johnson Family, Barr Family, Tran Family, Thompson Family, Wattley Family, Casimir Family, Stodghill Family, Las Positas College & Staff, and The Home Depot Stores Executives and Store Associates who have helped me in one way or the other to put these ideas well above the level of simplicity and into something concrete.

I am overwhelmed in all humbleness to acknowledge my depth of gratitude to Mike H., Kendrick H, Lamon H., Jazmine H., Javon H., Jeremiah H., Michael D., Alice B., Gina W., Chaney C., Tamica M., Ayana P., Halima S., Janita O., Bethany B., Belinda M., Berah M., Misha J., Yonsen S., Alex S., Daniel R., Lillian S., Nadine S., Genene W., Verneca W., Noelle H., Debora M., Tara S., Kayla H., Keionna H., Carolyn C., Chanda D., Stephanie D., Kendell T., Marcus M., Zaida A., T’Pre G., Gerrina M., Leslie R., Monice P., Dina Z., Juanita R., Tony N., Dylan R., Michael P., Tiffany W., Staci C., Lakita L., Veronica M., Horatio H., Carol C., Mahalet S., Cynthia Z., Deanna R., Kevin S., Renee S., Felicia F., Moyosiore O., Aurice G., Edward J., Amber C., Patricia S., Gloria S., Abasife G., Lisa L., George E., Kali R., Leavary D., Graal S., Vicki S., Crystal J., Tony O., Stacey S., Charles M., Liz S., Jose C., Sheryl G., Diane D., Desley B., Karen L., Lennie M., Kassandra W., Jacolyn H., Sherry T., Jesse G., Tiffany W., Presley N., Camille M., Raquel B., Cindy T., Suzi W., Andre W., Dere N., Linda F. & Mr. Long Arm Team, Rhonda S., Kathyrn T., Megan S., Cassie S. & Lavelle Industries Team, as well as Carol B., Dick R., Nancy H., Kit L., Brett B., Petra S., Rye H., May M., Jane C., Jane R., Leslie J., Scott J., Lori S., Marcella C., Amy P. & all Alameda Dragon Boat Team, Madelyn M., Marvett M., April O., Brigetta B., Bobbi F., & all Butterscotch Team for all their support.

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 Hunter Bargain Center

Chapter 2 The Opportunity

Chapter 3 Mentoring Program

Chapter 4 British Airways Face-To-Face Opportunity

Chapter 5 Lowe’s - Knock On The Door Until It Opens

Chapter 6 Walmart

Chapter 7 The Bank Experience

Chapter 8 Las Positas College

Chapter 9 Memorable Moments

Chapter 10 Helpful Tips For Business Success

Chapter 11 The Family

Chapter 12 Conclusion

Quotes

Introduction

To achieve the type of success you want in your business, you have to start at the very beginning, just like in the letters of the alphabet, you begin with the letter A. Success doesn’t just happen; it is not an event but a process. Therefore, to complete any great endeavor, you must first start.

This could be starting a new business or implementing a new idea. You must take every new step and keep going until the end to be a great success. More importantly, surround yourself with like-minded people who are passionate about helping others. Finding people who are more successful than you will result in your greatest growth.

CHAPTER

1

HUNTER BARGAIN CENTER

The address 8807 East 14th Street (International Blvd) in Oakland, California, is the great location that housed my father’s thrift shop while I was