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Volume 2, Issue 2 April – June 2011 Complimentary

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Table of Content s Jordyn, Madi & Lauren PLC Photography

4 Save the Date – Community Calendar 10 Contributors 12 Shiverfest Mystery Quilt Show Success 15 Networking: A Key Ingredient to Success 18 Part Two: Proper Workstation Set Up 20 It’s a Small World After All – Child Photo Gallery 23 Educate Yourself About Bookkeeping 26 This Day – The Games of Life 28 The First Dance – Wedding Photo Gallery 30 Ladies Who Launch – Leann Voglewede 38 A Twist on Ice Cream Sandwiches Spring

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Save the Date!

April 2011

Community Events

Please call ahead to confirm events.

April 4

April 14

Jose Cole Circus Rugby Armory 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

April 5

Sparkle for Wishes

7 p.m.

Join us to Sip, Sparkle, and Shop at this exciting evening to raise awareness and Carrington Lions Bingo & funds for Make-A-Wish Spaghetti Feed Foundation® on April 14, 2011, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Historic Carnegie Library, Royal Social Devils Lake. We hope 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sparkle for Wishes will A donation of $10 for be a major fundraising the LRSC Commu- event for Make-A-Wish Foundation of North nity College Foun- Dakota. Call 701-280-9474 for more informadation will be taken tion. at the door of this casual, open house style event. Beverages and snacks will be served along with a chance to win a purse full of treasures for all Spring Craft Show who attend. RSVP or get more information 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by emailing annette.schmid@lrsc.edu or call Holiday Mall in Devils Lake Call Rhonda or Beckie at 701-662-4976 for 701-662-1641. more information.

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May 2011 May 5

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Community Events

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A donation of $10 Devils Lake Sports Center for the LRSC Community College Foundation will be taken at the door of this casual, open house style event. Beverages and snacks will be served along with a chance to win a purse full of treasures for all who attend. RSVP or get more information by emailing annette. schmid@lrsc.edu or call 701-662-1641.

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The Marlins – Four Brothers Variety Show Tilman Hovland Auditorium at the Rugby High School For more information, contact Pat Monger at 701-776-5698 or DeeDee Bischoff at 701-7765443.

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June 2011

Community Events

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June 10

Royal Social

Relay for Life in Devils Lake

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A donation of $10 for the LRSC Community College Foundation will be taken at the door of this casual, open house style event.

Beverages and snacks will be Foster County Fair served along with a chance to win a purse full of treasures for all who attend. RSVP or get more information by emailing annette. schmid@lrsc.edu or call 701-662-1641.

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Central Dakota Relay for Life in New Rockford

Contact Nathan Presnell at 701-650-8764 for more information.

June 19 Father’s Day

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Publisher Informat ion

Publisher – Graber Media, LLC Editor – Autumn Graber, (701) 261-2692 Account Manager – Kelly Graber, (701) 740-3848 Copy Editor – MariLou Harveland Design/Layout – Autumn Graber Mail correspondence to: Lake Region Woman Magazine P.O. Box 705 Devils Lake, ND 58301 lakeregionwoman@live.com

www.lakeregionwoman.com www.facebook.com/lakeregionwoman www.twitter.com/lakeregionwoman Printed in North Dakota. © 2011 Graber Media, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Lake Region Woman Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Lake Region Woman Magazine does not necessarily endorse or agree with content of articles or advertising presented.

Distributors: Devils Lake Just For Kix Dance Studio Grace Kurtz, lia sophia Jill Edinger, Private Quarters Leevers County Market in Devils Lake Leevers County Market in Rugby Miller’s Fresh Foods in New Rockford Mr. & Mrs. J’s in Devils Lake Old Main in Devils Lake One Stop in Devils Lake Supermarket Foods in Cando Supervalue in Carrington The Liquid Bean in Devils Lake Wally’s Supermarket in Devils Lake Warehouse Foods in Langdon Wimer’s Grocery in Lakota Go green and share this magazine with a friend.

This magazine is printed on an environmentally certified paper that contains a 10% post-consumer waste. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international, non-profit association that promotes well-managed forests by ensuring forestry practices that are environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable.

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Shannon Teigen

Contributors

Shannon writes from her rural Devils Lake hobby ranch that is nestled in the peace and quiet of the North Dakota countryside. Her family, consisting of her husband, two teenage daughters, and a 9-year-old son, is the farthest thing from being peaceful and quiet, but she wouldn’t trade it for anything. After graduating from UND, Shannon established her career with foundation blocks of marketing, sales, customer service, human relations, and communications.

When she’s not focusing on family or roasting coffee for Little Coyote Coffee, a hobby turned small business, Shannon is passionate about sharing her life’s experiences and motivating others. Whether writing an article for Lake Region Woman or conducting a training session on marketing, Shannon truly believes you should do what you love and love what you do. You can reach Shannon at thisdaylrw@yahoo.com.

Mary Lundy, PT

Born in Maryland and raised by her great aunt and uncle—also known as world’s greatest mom and dad—in rural ND. Mary has had a great life, not perfect by any means. Her motto is that life is 10 percent of what happens to you, and 90 percent of how you react to it. Mary believes that attitude is everything— take what you are given and make the most of it.

Mary’s professional career started at Mayville State, where she attained a BS in Biology and Physical Education—one inorganic class away from a minor in chemistry—her emphasis is in Exercise Physiology. She worked as a trainer with Sports Acceleration, taught many different aerobic and weight training classes, and did aide work at a physical therapy department. During this time, Mary returned to school, attained a Masters in Physical Therapy, and found her professional passion. She has been working as a physical therapist in the Lake Region since 2000 and has been owner and operator of her own physical therapy clinic and Pilates studio since 2005. Mary can be reached at 701-662-5874.

Grace Kurtz

In 1994, Grace received her BA in Business Marketing from Mercyhust College in Pennsylvania. She went on to receive her Masters from Suffolk University in Massachusetts in Higher Education Administration. Her professional experience includes over 10 years in higher education. Many of her positions were in Admissions as a Telerecruiter, Recruitment Specialist, Associate Director, and Transfer Counselor in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and North Dakota. At Lake Region State College, she was the Director of Continuing Education from 2000 to 2004.

Her responsibilities included Community and Distance Education and the Outreach Programs. After a brief time with CountryBank USA, she became certified in insurance sales; but, left that role to become a full-time mother of her two sons: Landon and Gannon.

In 2009, Grace joined the team of trainers at TrainND, facilitating a number of professional development trainings, such as: Coaching in the Workplace, Generations in the Workplace, Resolving Conflict, Team Building and What’s My Communication Style, for which she received excellent comments. Her professional experience, coupled with her natural enthusiasm proves to be an excellent combination for a trainer.

Grace spends much of her time fostering her at-home, direct sale business with lia sophia. Lia sophia is the largest direct sale jewelry company in the United States, and Grace is a Unit Manager in Devils Lake.

Loann Nelson

Loann has been teaching accounting classes at Lake Region State College since 1996. In addition to accounting, she also teaches business classes, such as Business Communications and Desktop Publishing.

She earned her Ph.D. from UND in 2007, passed the CPA exam in 1994, the CMA exam in 1998, CFM exam in 2001, and the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) exam in 2004. Loann says, “I love accounting enough to have obtained these certifications. Now, I am enjoying studying for an EA (Enrolled Agent) certification.

I like to share a little bit of this love for accounting with my students.”

Loann is a member of the NDSCPA (North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants), the IMA (Institute of Managerial Accountants), and the NBEA and NDBEA (National and North Dakota Business Educators’ Associations).

Loann enjoys spending time with her family in her spare time.

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Note from t he Edit or

Starting your own business can be daunting.

It can be scary, and at times, you might feel like you want to give up and get a job with a company that will take all of the risks for you. For this reason, we decided to profile a successful female business owner in this issue. According to About.com, between 1997 and 2006, businesses fully women-owned, or majorityowned by women, grew at nearly twice the rate of all U.S. companies. We know that the thought of owning your own business has occasionally crossed your mind, and we hope that this issue might inspire you to take that leap you’ve been putting off. Remember, the first 50 Apple computers were built in Steve Jobs’ parents’ spare bedroom, so why couldn’t your big idea start in your kitchen or home office?

Owning a business isn’t for everyone. There are so many factors to consider. Such as, if I sell a product,

Autumn Graber at the Shiverfest Craft Show in Devils Lake.

what kind of product will I sell? I don’t know anything about accounting, so how will I ever understand how to do my books? Answering these and other questions can be as simple as doing a Google search online or visiting with an accountant or attorney. The hard part is taking that first step.

I asked a few local business owners what kind of advice they would give to someone just starting out, and what I heard most was the word passion.

“You must do something that you absolutely love,” said Susan Brandjord from Ellie Ann’s Interior Design, Inc. “When you do something that brings you joy, it’s easy to pass that on to your customers.”

Another word that I kept hearing was customer. “The key to any business is to take care of the customers that you have and strive to capture more,” said Sandy Kraft from Wally’s Supermarkets. “The best way that I know how to do that is to employ the best people that you can that have the same vision of customer service that you do.”

When owning a business that employs others, you really must have all the right people on the bus.

You need one bus driver, and all of the passengers need to be going to the same destination. Some may get off along the way and others will get on. One thing is for sure, you need to have a clear vision and your employees need to know that vision.

All of this advice requested from local business owners doesn’t just apply to owning a business. It can be used in our personal lives as well. No matter if you are a working mother of two, or a stay-at-home mom running the household, it all applies. Curt Teigen of Radio Works says, “Someone wise once said that if you’re doing what you love doing, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Also remember: you were once an employee too. Learn from the mistakes your previous employers made. Have respect for your employees and let them know that they matter. “I think one thing that I strive to do for myself and my employees is to allow for a flexible schedule in order to stay healthy mentally and physically. Schedules are adjusted to accommodate time for exercise, worship, family, and other needs,” said Sara Kenney, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Owner of Blooming Prairie Assessment and Therapy Center, PC. “‘Wellness’ leave versus ‘sick’ leave is so important. I think this keeps everyone more balanced in life and therefore happier and better employees.”

One of the reason’s my husband and I started Lake Region Woman Magazine was because we wanted to create something for our children. We want to do something that matters and benefits the community. We have loved hearing the feedback and suggestions for future issues. Everything that gets submitted to us gets written down and carefully considered for future issues. Please keep the suggestions coming!

-Autumn Graber

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Shiverfest * Mystery Quilt Show Success

“We had a wonderful turn out for the Mystery Quilt Show; at least 120 people walked through the Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday. It was fun to hear the comments from viewers and see their expressions when they realized all the quilts were the same pattern.

Many don’t realize how a Mystery Quilt works. For this particular mystery quilt, each participant was given the fabric requirements of the quilt, then each month participants were given three instructions, with the finishing instructions given in the third month. At no time was any participant given a photo or any indication of what the finished product would look like. In essence, each participant was quilting “blind”, not knowing what to expect. We had a great time and can’t wait to try this out again!”

-Katie Edlund, Quilt Essential in Devils Lake.

Loretta Bloomquist was the winner of the Viewers’ Choice Award. For more information on the Lake Region Quilter’s Guild, visit: www.devilslakequiltshop.com.

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“Networking: A Key Ingredient to Success”

By Grace Kurtz

You have passion for what you do. You are organized, unafraid of hard work, and choose to surround yourself with trustworthy advisors, co-workers, and confidantes. Great care and diligence go into your customer service approach.

You have a business plan and know what to accomplish to find success in 2011.

Don’t leave out one key ingredient to business success: networking. Take a minute to think about it. All businesses rely on customers to survive. But, you want to do more than survive; you want to thrive. To thrive, your small business must find the appropriate customers who will value your product/service. Networking allows you to understand the customer base in your region and connect with the customers you’re looking for—either directly or through referrals.

Additionally, networking offers a fantastic base of support from other business owners/professionals, and it provides much needed exposure. Best of all, networking is inexpensive, or most often, free!

The Devils Lake Area Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a new option in Devils Lake. There are 8 chapters in North Dakota towns such as Fargo, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Bismarck, and Jamestown, to name a few.

Chris Shilken, a Devils Lake YPN board member and Executive Director of Forward Devils Lake, offered this insight, “As the face and the way people do business is changing, so is the future of our state and area. Younger faces are now stepping up, looking to make their mark. For these reasons, Devils Lake Area Young Professional Network promotes businesses in the Lake Region that are willing to provide positive jobs and experiences for young professionals. The DLYPN was started as a way for young professionals and entrepreneurs to meet, network, and socialize with others that are living and working in the Lake Region area.” Schilken added that YPN offers “the opportunity to interact with other entrepreneurs from whom you can learn solutions to the challenges you may face. To make contacts with other entrepreneurs, DLYPN provides events such as networking socials and workshops where you can make new contacts, market your company, find new opportunities, and improve interpersonal skills. DLYP has also created a Facebook page to interact and share ideas.”

Sometimes, the thought of attending a networking event can seem daunting. You might wonder: Will I know anyone there? What will I talk about? What kind of people will attend?

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Don’t be intimidated. Remember, these groups can prove valuable connections, benefitting you as a professional and helping your business thrive. Challenge yourself to keep an open mind and learn about the people in the room. The following are suggestions for networking conversation starters: 1. How is (blank) impacting your business right now?

2. Who is your ideal customer/client?

3. What projects are you working on right now?

4. How did you get into this business?

5. What do you enjoy most about your business?

6. What is your connection with (network group or activity)?

7. Do you travel often with your work?

Keep these questions in mind, and before entering the room at any networking event, remind yourself that everyone is there for the same reason: to network. Other business professionals want to meet you and to learn about what product or services you offer.

They are looking for an exchange of ideas and knowledge.

If you are interested in expanding your business, there are several online social networking sites to consider as well. Websites such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and MySpace offer free membership and a worldwide audience. Facebook is the largest network, with over 550 million users. These sites offer powerful tools that help you create groups, pages, and events with private and public settings.

Autumn Graber, editor of Lake Region Woman Magazine, asked several business owners in the area what has helped them succeed. Berta Soper, from Blessings Unlimited, answered simply, “Network, network, network.”

Networking is just one key ingredient in your quest for success, but don’t underestimate its value.

DL Young Professionals Network membership is open to anyone 21 years or older in blue and white-collar industries.

Membership dues are $30/year. Events are open to members and non-members. Monthly networking events are offered.

To learn more, send your email address to ypn@devilslakend.com. [LRW]

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Part Two:

Proper Workstation Set Up

By Mary Lundy, PT

The previous article in the Health and Wellness section was Part 1 of proper computer workstation setup. Although proper setup is important, there are other tasks you need to do if you are on the computer frequently.

What follows are some additional tips to help prevent or decrease pain at your computer.

Keep moving. Even if your positioning is perfect, you need to move every 15 minutes to prevent muscles from tightening. Move the head side to side, sit up straight, roll the shoulders back and down, and stretch the wrists.

Take hourly breaks—or at least every 2 to 3 hours—get up, and do the stretches listed below and/or walk around your office, down the hall, or take a quick trip outside.

Stretch throughout the day. Do the stretches correctly; otherwise, you can actually make things worse. Stretch slowly, keep it comfortable, hold for 20 seconds to one minute.

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The following are four basic stretches that you can perform: Doorway chest stretch: Face the doorway standing almost inside of it. place hands, forearms, and elbows on the door frame, step into the doorway with one leg and move the body forward, keeping abdominals in and buttocks tucked (don’t arch the lower back), and keeping the shoulders back and down. Keep head up straight and tucked back as if you’re trying to keep the back of your head against a wall while making a double chin at the same time.

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Neck stretches: Keep head up straight, chin tucked, turn/rotate head to either the right or left then side bend your head in the opposite direction. Use a hand to gently assist the stretch.

You should feel the stretch at the front and side of your neck.

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Wrist stretch: With your opposite hand pull hand/fingers back; pull hand/fingers down.

Posture stretch: Depending on your ability, there are three variations to try. Lay flat on your back with your knees bent, chin tucked, roll shoulders back and down, and then get entire back as flat as possible. While on your back, to take this a step further, roll a hand towel the long way and run it down your spine from the base of your neck down. You can also lie backwards over an exercise ball to stretch the upper back.

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Stretching is not enough; every day, or at least every other day, you need to perform some sort of soft tissue work. Use a vibrating massager on muscles of the upper shoulders and neck. Do not massage the front of your neck. Use the massager for five minutes on each side.

Another tool that works well for those who like deep-tissue massage is the shiatsu massage pillow: prop it up on a pillow, have another pillow/towel to support your head, and make sure it is placed comfortably around the soft tissue for a deeper massage.

As with any exercise or suggestions, if you have pre-existing conditions that contradict your ability to perform these stretches or you get worse, do not continue. [LRW]

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The success of your business could depend on it.

By Loann Nelson

Startups and experienced business owners alike realize the importance of keeping accurate business records. The financial aspect of a business is crucial to any company’s success. Even if a business owner plans to hire an accounting professional, the owner will benefit from having at least a basic knowledge of accounting. An understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles will enable the business owner to have confidence that the company’s books are being kept properly. Increased understanding of accounting principles and relationships will allow the owner to analyze financial reports to make the best decisions to plan, budget, and grow the company and also to obtain financing.

An understanding of accounting could include developing sound bookkeeping techniques, choosing and becoming familiar with an accounting software package, and having some understanding of the impact that the changes and legal requirements of payroll and income taxes can have on the business. Many courses offered at local community colleges will expand a business owner’s knowledge of accounting in a meaningful way to help him or her better manage a business.

Currently, accounting is almost always done on the computer. Two of the main software choices for small businesses are QuickBooks and Peachtree Accounting software.

A course in computerized accounting shows how to operate these software packages. A course or two in accounting principles will help the business owner understand how the data entered into the software affects the financial reports that will be used for planning and decision making later.

Linda Weber, successful owner and manager of Devils Lake Curves, a fitness center for women, realized early in her business venture that she could use training in computerized accounting. She enrolled and successfully completed a course in QuickBooks at Lake Region State College. She says, “You can never go wrong taking business courses.

You will use them in all aspects of life—whether it’s managing a business or home. Without knowledge of accounting, you can’t run either one successfully. Computerized accounting software makes it easier to pinpoint areas of the budget where changes are needed to maximize profits.”

In addition to providing a 30-minute total body workout for Curves members, Weber also partners with the local community college to offer female students a chance to participate in a fitness program each semester and receive required credit hours for physical education courses.

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Even if the business owner intends to outsource the payroll and income tax preparations, it is a good idea to take a basic payroll course and a basic income tax course to increase understanding in these areas. A payroll course highlights the cost of labor, its related payroll taxes, and the state and federal payroll laws and requirements that will need to be complied with and fulfilled. A basic federal income tax course will also help increase knowledge of different business-related tax items and possible ways to minimize tax liability.

Courses in basic payroll and federal income tax are often also available at local community colleges.

No matter what type of business, there is always a need for accurate information to keep the business on sound financial footing. This information is necessary to file taxes, apply for loans, and successfully manage a business. Accurate business financial information is essential to not only have a record of receipts and expenditures, but will also help the owner decide what improvements need to be made or what practices need to continue to keep the company growing and successful.

Your local community college might offer courses that will give you a basic knowledge in many areas of accounting, marketing, technology, and communication skills that can help a small business to prosper. [LRW]

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This Day

The Games of Life

By Shannon Teigen

Childhood memories of playing the board game Life drift through my mind lately. As kids, we had the plain, no frills version. Today, my children play a more contemporary version branded by Sponge Bob Square Pants.

Regardless of what brightly colored marketing covers the box, the game hasn’t changed. Within a few moves, you have a car full of pink and blue pegs maneuvering around the course until, SMACK—you hit one of those “bad” spaces that require you to pay some wildly expensive bill.

How about another favorite board game? Do you remember, Pay Day? My sister and I entertained ourselves for hours, lapping the board that resembled a calendar month as we excitedly rolled the dice in hopes of landing on a “good” spot. We delighted in collecting our pay and then seeing the paper money disappear on payments for car repairs, dental work, and rent. Why isn’t this as enjoyable in real life?

Perhaps choosing to view each day or task as a game or an adventure would make it seem more enjoyable.

I’m reminded of a time when I had a looming deadline for a huge project at work. I returned to my office one evening in an effort to finish the project, and since I didn’t have evening childcare, I needed to bring my son along. I nestled him in the break room with a drive-through supper and his favorite cartoon channel with the hope that I could count on a good hour of work while Jackson dined on a meal in a box and tuned into his favorite show.

I needed every minute I could scrape together. This specific, and extremely important, project required data to be compiled from multiple spreadsheets into one large spreadsheet. Sadly, it wasn’t a simple copy and paste of columns, but more of a cell-by-cell copy and paste. As I toiled away on the daunting task, my son bounced into my office and asked if I was playing Bejeweled Blitz, referring to the computer game I sometimes play (okay,

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often play) on Facebook. The keyboard shortcuts I was using and the mouse movements made it appear to him like I was having a grand old time.

Now there was a brilliant light bulb turned on for me! This project was far from the escape I enjoyed when playing a silly computer game for a few minutes. But, at that very moment, influenced by a third grader’s innocent perspective, I changed my attitude toward the dreaded project.

I made a choice. I chose to view transferring the data in the same anticipatory way I looked at striving for a place in the upper-echelon of the Bejeweled Blitz players (of which I am rarely a member). What I noticed then was amazing. The simple act of choosing to enjoy that project—pretending, if you will—made the project more amusing. I actually felt like I was playing a game.

How much more fun would we all have if we simply chose to change our attitude toward those “less-than-enjoyable” tasks? Perhaps cleaning off the desk could become a scavenger hunt, the piles of laundry could be a jungle safari, and mowing the grass could turn into the Indy 500. It certainly sounds like more fun. At one time, I had a phrase that hung on my office wall by Mary Engelbreit. It simply stated, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.”

It’s that simple: Change it. You get to make the choice. You have the control to change the way you think about things that are not to your liking. It might be leaning toward fantasy or pretending, but we can make the choice to embrace something we originally were dreading just by consciously changing the way we think about it. I challenge you to use your imagination to make life for yourself and those around you pleasant, enjoyable, and fun. Until tomorrow, I hope you choose to enjoy this day.

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Ladies Who Launch Leann Voglewede Written & photographed by Autumn Graber

I don’t know any woman who wouldn’t want the perfect home: an inviting space to walk into that always has music playing, the perfect lighting, and perfectly arranged décor. Personally, when I walk into The Garden Gate, I have a sense of peace that washes over me. The tranquil instrumental music is always playing, a smiling face greeting me from behind rustic lake cabin décor, and everything seems to sparkle. I feel at home. I could spend hours just looking at the intricately arranged table settings, lamps, and beaded garland. When I’m finally able to peel my eyes from the spectacular site, I have an overwhelming urge to clean my house.

“I like that,” says Leann Voglewede. “It is my goal to make you feel good when you walk in the door.”

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Leann has been owner of The Garden Gate for over twenty years.

She has always had calming music playing in her stores. “There are a lot of women that come in here that have just been to the nursing home visiting their mother, so they are having a sad day and they’ll come in and just kind of wander.

You want it to be a feel-good place and hopefully I’ve accomplished that. That was my mission.” Leann wants her customers to come into her store and feel like they are at home. “Sit back, relax, and have a cup of coffee. My mother’s kitchen was like that—still is. Just kind of a gathering spot.”

Leann hasn’t always had a gathering spot for her merchandise. Her business started 20 years ago when she would pack up every weekend and participate in craft shows. “I did them every weekend. I grew flowers, dried my own flowers, did my arrangements, and started out at home in a small house. I couldn’t afford a storefront. It was supposed to be just me doing floral arrangements.” Leann laughs, “Now, how many floral arrangements do you think I get to do? Zero.”

Leann started her business during a time when farming wasn’t good.

“Wives were getting jobs to help support the farm and I was fortunate enough to find something that I liked to do and try and make a living at it. It was a real big chance.”

Her husband Joe worked in farming and at the time banks weren’t too eager to give loans to people starting businesses. “I got together enough money off of craft shows to buy a card rack to put cards in.”

Leann started with consignment and handmade items. By accepting consignment items, Leann was able to offer small pieces of furniture in her store.

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The Garden Gate storefront opened in Carrington in 1990. Since then, she has owned stores in Fargo, Jamestown, and Devils Lake.

The first time, The Garden Gate was open in Devils Lake for five years.

“I found a way . . .

. . . to earn my MBA without sacrificing time with my son.

My son is the driving force behind my pursuit of an advanced degree. I want to teach him the value of working hard to achieve goals and succeed in life.

Luckily, with UND’s online MBA program, I found a way to do just that.”

Brandi Nelson, Wife, Mother, Volunteer, Runner, and Instructional Services Program Coordinator at UND’s partner campus—Lake Region State College

1.800.CALL.UND devilslake.UND.edu or 701.662.1659 Once flooding and access became an issue, Leann had to close the store, only to reopen a few years later in the same location in downtown Devils Lake. “When I came back, I was kind of nervous.”

Leann was uncertain of the reception she would receive after having to close the store. Luckily, the Devils Lake community welcomed her back with open arms. “They were so glad to have me back. The people there were terrific.”

Leann’s sister, Delon, has worked with her in the Carrington store for ten years. Leann realizes a successful business is dependant on a strong support staff. “When you get into the business of running a business, the glue gun has to get put down.”

As many people find out, owning your own business is time-consuming. The hours are endless because you are always fine-tuning aspects of the business. Leann feels that her business is a representation of herself. “I’m a nitpicker about what the store looks like, so I go back

and forth once a week to each store. The freight comes here, I go through the freight and I load up the car and go in one direction or the other.”

Leann doesn’t use computerized registers, so when visiting each store on a weekly basis, she takes the opportunity to do a quick inventory. Additionally, she doesn’t use email for her business and she doesn’t like to order online because she prefers to feel fabrics and know exactly what she is getting for her stores.

When it comes to what kind of merchandise The Garden Gate carries, Leann likes to have a little bit of everything. “I’m traditional. I don’t think we are going to do a lot of peacock feathers and shells on Christmas trees. I try to think, what would my sister like? What would my mother like? What would my daughter like, and what can they afford to buy?” Leann travels to market a few times a year to decide what items her stores will be carrying. “When you are making

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these choices, it’s your livelihood; some thought has to go into it.

You’re thinking about every price range because our women aren’t New York City women. We want a lot of value for our dollar.”

If Leann finds a $350 item, she knows it’s not likely to sell in one of her stores so it becomes her goal to find a similar item that is just as fabulous for forty dollars. “I like to make people feel good about what they are getting.” Leann spends a lot of time creating the displays and arranging the stores. She wants displays to be complete so people can envision them in their homes.

“It’s not a warehouse store where you have a hundred of these things hanging on the wall. I want you to be able to say I like that and I like it just as it is.”

Leann’s business philosophy is one that many should try to live by. “I strive for quality in whatever we have. I strive for something different than what the next store might carry.” Leann knows some merchandise crossover is bound to

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happen, but she always wants to make sure that she provides the best floral arrangements, since that was her first love. “I always make sure we always have the nicest quality flowers. If you are looking for a center piece, a spring bouquet or something like that, and you want it to be nice—something that is going to last you for a while.”

If you watch HGTV, you know that most home owners seem to want a bigger kitchen then their parents had. It’s important for homeowners to have a great gathering place, and in turn, they are entertaining more to show off those spacious kitchens. Leann feels people are now investing more in their homes and the décor.

When asked if there has ever been a moment she wanted to quit, LeAnn paused for a while and responded, “No.” Being her own worst enemy, Leann worried that by not having a college education and living in a small town in North Dakota that her career options

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were minimal. “One thing I inherited was a good work ethic.” Her only option was to march forward.

“I’m proud of myself. It’s hard to think that I’ve accomplished what I’ve accomplished. Most people only have one store and I’ve had three and four.”

It can take years for a new business to turn a profit. Unfortunately, some new businesses fold before they ever see a profit. Leann truly feels she has succeeded in business.

“When you can sit back and say, I’m finally making a living at it, I’m not having to borrow money anymore, I surprise myself.”

Owning your own business also becomes an extension of your personal life. There is really no separation between the two. Leann feels that the reason she has had such success with her business is because of the extra time she has devoted to it. “I think I’ve put in the extra time, extra miles as far as what I do in displays, seeking out what the trends are, trying to keep things in

perspective, like who your buyer is, and constantly looking through magazines and HGTV.” If you’re venturing out on your own, Leann’s advice is to protect yourself. “If your expertise is not being a bookkeeper, hire one. Hire an accountant that can help you through a business plan.” She suggests looking into grants and visiting with an attorney. “You need someone to help guide you through.”

Good employees are also sometimes a struggle for business owners to attract and keep. Leann feels she has been very lucky to have wonderful managers and employees at all of her stores. “You are putting your life’s work into other people’s hands.” Leann says you have to be able to trust their good sense. “I consider them my friends and my co-workers. I’m not their boss. I’m not going to ask them to do anything that I wouldn’t do myself—except for my sister,” Leann chuckles. “I’ve been doing that my whole life.”

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As the years in business go by, Leann has been able to become more selective with her time. Leann and her husband Joe have two grown children and five grandchildren. Their daughter is a surgical nurse at the hospital in Carrington and their son is an elementary teacher in Fargo. “My husband and I have dedicated ourselves to help them.”

Due to Leann’s busy schedule as a business owner and hands-on grandmother, she isn’t able to entertain as much as she’d like. However, since her Carrington store includes a quaint café, she is able to entertain while she works. A group of regulars come in to have coffee every day. “It is my social time. It’s almost like you are bringing them into your home. You hear their stories and it’s nice.” The Garden Gate in Carrington didn’t always have a café. Leann added that service after the café next door to her store closed. “I didn’t want to do anything to jeopardize what they had.” The building where the café once stood has since been torn down. Leann hopes that something will be built there again someday.

Leann has spent her whole life in Carrington. “It’s a great place to raise a family. It’s small town enough that you know a lot of people, but it’s big enough that you still have a nice grocery store, a good hospital, good doctors, and young families.”

Leann Voglewede is a female business owner who shows drive, determination, and vision. She knows what she likes and has an amazing ability to create beautiful environments for women to shop in when they are looking for special items to adorn their walls, tables, and shelves at home. That is why she is a lady who launches. [LRW]

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1.

Liz Cullen from Women on Business has learned from some of the savviest entrepreneurs over the years: You can’t know everything – So look for people who know what you don’t. What women business owners seem to understand better than most is that some of their best resources can be found at conferences, not only in the featured speakers, but especially among their fellow business owners.

2. Working on the business is as important as working in the business – Take the opportunity to get out of the daily routine and analyze what your company’s goals are and what innovative things you can do to achieve them. Just scheduling time outside the office for regrouping and reenergizing, with key management or with trusted friends, can rejuvenate you for the regular grind of running your business.

3. Work doesn’t always have to be work – The one thing successful women business

owners have in common is that, while they work hard, they truly enjoy what they do.

Planning is important, as is goal setting. To some extent, however, you have to be adaptable and be flexible while choosing a route that is comfortable and enjoyable for you.

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