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“During one of the most unsettling challenging times in our world, we accentuated the good and sifted through the bad,” she said. “Again, our community really pulled together to support local businesses and we really appreciate that,” she said. Baker explained Sheepskin started its online store five years ago, which is when she hired her daughter, Kaleen, and it’s been a dream working alongside her ever since. “We’re learning to keep walking with technology and market with Instagram and Facebook. It’s an innovative team effort and we are truly blessed with an amazing staff of six, plus me.” Baker also noted that being an independent business owner is all about growth and keeping up with
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the times. “It’s always important to apply yourself and to pivot when things aren’t going quite the way you wanted them to,” she said. “Yo u ju st change gears and you do it a different way to make it work, and I have a lot of really good strong friends that are in business and you learn from each other. “Women have that unique strength, and I love this job and this business because I like helping people.” Baker attributes the majority of her business sense to her parents, who taught her everything she knows growing up in Lloyd. “I’ve had great mentors in my life,” she said. “My parents moved us to Lloydminster in 1971 and opened up a sign shop and rental equipment shop, so I learned
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the office end from my mom and resource, customer service and advertising experience from the dad.” Baker wanted to thank the community for its continued support over the years and is hopeful for
more growth in the future. “Thank you, Lloydminster and area, for supporting us and keeping us all paying it forward,” she said. “Special thanks to God, family, and adventurous customers, we couldn’t do it without you.”