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The Mail Bar and Printery |
From Investigators to Dream Builders...How Two Women Reinvented Their Lives with The Mail Bar and Printery On one side of town, law enforcement officers used to ask, “Is one of the Megans coming out?”
Today, customers walk through doors exposing a pink accent wall asking, “Is one of the Megans here?” That transformation, from chief and deputy chief death investigators to founders of a thriving, women-owned pack and ship boutique, is more than a career change. It is a master class in courage, creativity, and what happens when preparation meets opportunity. A Life Surrounded by Darkness For seven years, the two Megans worked as death investigators for their local coroner’s office. Their jurisdiction was not the crime scene. It was the body. Long nights. Holidays interrupted. Court testimony. Emotional weight few people ever see. They rose through the ranks to chief and deputy chief. Law enforcement knew them well. They respected them. But respect does not replace, balance. The hours were relentless. Overtime went unpaid. Time away from family piled up. And eventually, both women realized something critical: They wanted a life they could build, not just endure. The Spark That Changed Everything The idea did not begin with a business plan. It began in a parking lot. One Megan dragged the other to sit outside a shipping store during lunch. “Count how many people go in,” she said. It was a revolving door. That simple observation changed everything. They saw a need on their side of town for a pack and ship store that handled all carriers. But they also saw something more. They saw an opportunity to create something beautiful. Something welcoming. Something that felt nothing like the heavy world they were leaving behind. “It should be cute,” one said. “And pink,” the other added. The vision was born. Due Diligence Before the Leap, they did not jump blindly. Research came first. They read everything. They watched videos. They cold-called store owners in other states to ask honest questions. Was it legitimate? Was the support real? Was this a solid opportunity? What they found was consistent guidance, structure, and a proven roadmap. That is when they connected with Mega Store Builders, a company that specializes in helping entrepreneurs launch independent pack and ship stores. For the more cautious of the two, the biggest hurdle was fear of the unknown. “How are we going to do this? How will we know what to do?” The answer was simple: step by step. With demographic analysis, lease negotiation support, layout planning, and build-out guidance, they were not alone in the process. The fear began to shrink. The excitement grew. They gave four months’ notice at their government jobs and began working two careers at once while preparing their store. It was exhausting. It was worth it. The Birth of The Mail Bar and Printery Most pack and ship stores follow a standard naming convention. Practical. Functional. They wanted something memorable. While driving one day, they spotted the word “Mail Bar” in a list of name ideas. It felt playful and inviting. Then came “Printery,” an elegant nod to craftsmanship. The Mail Bar and Printery was born. The brand identity followed. Pink, but not overpowering. A stamp logo with a heart. A postmark detail suggested by a friend. Custom wall graphics. Unique lighting. A boutique atmosphere. Their store does not look like a typical shipping center. It feels curated, lamps warm colors and a welcoming feel. Unexpected Growth They expected steady progress. They did not expect day-three custom invitation orders. “Can you print 50 party invitations?” They did not know how yet. But their answer became their “can do” philosophy: “We’ll figure it out.” And they did. Today, The Mail Bar and Printery handles:
At one point, they took equipment with them to Dallas and worked in their hotel room at night to fulfill orders. This is what entrepreneurship looks like behind the scenes. Built on Complementary Strengths Their partnership works because they are different. One handles quotes, numbers, organization, and design flow. The other thrives in IT, software, and mastering the complexities of custom print production. They laugh often. They play off each other naturally. It is the same chemistry that once helped them manage difficult forensic scenes. Only now, the stakes are invitations and packages, not investigations. More Than a Business They describe opening their store as empowering. For the first time, they were building something that belonged to them. Not a department. Not a government office. Not a title. Theirs. They still get goosebumps thinking about opening day. They became proof that two women can leave demanding careers, bet on themselves, and succeed in an industry often overlooked by aspiring entrepreneurs. Why Their Story Matters Too many people believe business ownership is out of reach. Too risky. Too complicated. Too overwhelming. But the pack and ship industry offers something unique:
That guidance is exactly what Mega Store Builders provides. The Megans did not reinvent the logistics industry. They reinvented their lives inside of it. If You Are Sitting on the Fence Right Now…Maybe you are in a career that drains you. Maybe you are the dreamer. Maybe you are the cautious one. Maybe you are both. Their journey began with counting customers walking into a store. It continued with research. It required courage. It demanded hard work. But it resulted in ownership, creativity, financial independence, and joy. If their story resonates with you, the next step might be simpler than you think. Reach out. Ask questions. Do the research like they did. Because sometimes the difference between burnout and breakthrough is just one conversation. And as The Mail Bar and Printery proves, when you combine courage with the right builder behind you, you do not just open a store. We build your store… You build the future... |
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