Interview with a Small Business Owner

On the county line lies an abandoned gas station. It has been ignored and unnoticed for years. One day, just over a year ago, an aspiring young business woman took notice of it. With hard work and a flair for a more rustic style, she converted the station into the store County Line Country Mercantile, a place that has got a little bit of everything. The owner of County Line is Wendy Peery.  The store can be found at 5548 Seminole Trail , and they are open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. Homemade knick knacks and antiques filled the space. Going for an autumn theme, pumpkins and hay were everywhere, creating a cozy feeling. The store doesn’t sell specific items. The owner expressed that she would buy things she thought were interesting and sell them at the store. She also has hobbyists whose items are sold there. She would then split the profits with them 70/30, her getting the 30.

Peery does not have a business degree. In fact, she never even went to college. But still, she is successfully running a small business. She said that she had originally been in real estate, but after a particularly slow year she decided to follow her dream and try to open up a store. 

“If you’re passionate about something, it will fall into place. But it won’t be easy,” she said. She went on to explain that young business owners should surround themselves with good and trustworthy people if you want to succeed. 

The store can be found on the county line on 29, and they are open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.