I am SO excited to announce that I am bringing not one, but two partners on board and forming The Nova Studio, LLC. My manager Cassie Durant and my teacher Ruth Esteves (owner of Sirona Springs) are now co-owners of The Nova Studio!!! We’ve been working together at the studio for the past several years and we already know we make a great team. Now, we have the ideal business structure in place to take full advantage of the potential of The Nova Studio.
We will still be the same Nova Studio - the place people come to learn how to make natural bath & body products - but with all three of us working to achieve our goals, we'll be better able to serve our customer base & support our teachers. In addition, we will finally have a finished line of soap as well as other bath & body products for sale (something I have always wanted to do, but never had the time or the resources for as a sole proprietor).
Between the three of us, there is certainly no shortage of ideas. I am absolutely thrilled to be working in this new capacity with these two amazing women, and about the seemingly endless opportunities over the horizon. We hope you'll come on this journey with us! Stay tuned to our newsletters, blog and website for updates on the exciting future for Nova Studio teachers & students.
A Little More About the Partners:
Cassie Durant: As the full-time Studio Manager for the past two years, Cassie is an invaluable and integral part of our success. Cassie’s hard work and dedication helped The Nova Studio to stay strong & grow when Lori took time off last year to be with her new baby. Cassie’s expert management of day-to-day operations is the foundation on which everything else is built. Cassie's continued input and operational know-how will be instrumental as The Nova Studio maintains its current workload, grows our educational resources, and begins to sell products online.
Ruth Esteves: As one of our core teachers, Ruth has been sharing her love of soapmaking at The Nova Studio for the past 4 years. Students often comment on how organized & knowledgeable she is and they appreciate her calm, laid-back style. Ruth’s role will be crucial in our plans to expand our class offerings. In addition, her experience as the owner of Sirona Springs Handmade Soap (which is now part of The Nova Studio, LLC), will be helpful as The Nova Studio begins producing its own line of luxury, handmade soap and other bath & body products. In the coming months, Ruth will begin an exciting new pilot program where students will have the opportunity to become involved in the production of handmade products.
Lori Nova Endres:
Lori started making her own natural bath & body products in 2000
and her life hasn't been the same since. In 2003, she quit her "real
job" to dedicate all her time & energy to The Nova Studio. As her
studio prepares to celebrate 10 years in business in Point Richmond,
Lori will continue her role as a key decision maker, teacher, support to
Cassie with day-to-day operations & class strategizing, and work
closely with Ruth to build the business in exciting new directions.
Stay tuned friends, the best is yet to come!
Lori Nova Endres, Cassie Durant & Ruth Esteves
Stay tuned friends, the best is yet to come!
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