Show Notes
Episode Summary
Taylor Harnois and Genevieve Swift of Lashof Violins talk about the history and tradition of running a violin shop with decades of presence in Maryland.
Genevieve tells the story of how she and her business partner met and decided to pursue the manufacturing of fine string instruments. They talk about the importance of accumulating expertise in your organization and communicating that to your clientele to help them understand the value of your craftsmanship.
Key Insights
- Be passionate about the industry.
- Know your business.
- Find tools that enable you to do more with your staff.
- Demonstrate your expertise.
- Be open to change.
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Genevieve Swift is one of the co-owners and master luthiers of Lashof Violins. Genevieve has been a luthier at Lashof Violins for almost 20 years and helps direct all aspects of the business while wearing many hats in her additional roles as a repair and sheet music specialist.
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