What a ride! Thirty years ago, almost to the day, I borrowed $15,000 and rode into town (Orange County), and opened a little 3,500 square foot plant store on Tustin Avenue, just north of 17th Street. Some of you probably remember that location. It was an old abandoned Tile Store. I drove back and forth from the San Fernando Valley every day and ran the registers myself. I made $15,000 that year! I was quite proud of myself! :-) Me, and a whole lot of great employees, poured a whole lot of [...]
