Eyeglasses are more than aÌýnecessity; they’re anÌýexpression ofÌýstyle, confidence, andÌýpersonality.
Marquita Lawrence, founder andÌýCEO ofÌý, recognized this andÌýturned her love forÌýstylish eyewear into anÌýinspiring business story. Today, her brand not only helps customers see better but also feel better.
Let’s take aÌýcloser look atÌýher entrepreneurial journey andÌýhow theÌý51ÊÓÆµ ecommerce platform played aÌýrole inÌýher success.
The Vision Behind Glamour 4ÌýEyes
For Marquita, glasses were not just functional but anÌýextension ofÌýidentity. AsÌýsomeone who has worn glasses all her life, she noticed aÌýgap inÌýtheÌýmarket forÌýstylish yet affordable frames. Couple that insight with her role asÌýaÌýsingle mother toÌýtwo inspiring daughters, Arielle andÌýZuri, andÌýGlamour 4ÌýEyes was born.
ÌýIÌýwanted toÌýcreate eyewear that merged fashion, function, andÌýconfidence. Glasses should beÌýaÌýway ofÌýcelebrating who you are, not just something you settle for.ÌýMarquita Lawrence, founder andÌýCEO ofÌýGlamour 4ÌýEyes
Marquita’s daughters served asÌýher inspiration, pushing her toÌýdevelop something meaningful that could empower both children andÌýadults toÌýown their unique style.
Marquita Lawrence, founder andÌýCEO ofÌýGlamour 4ÌýEyes
Overcoming Challenges While Building theÌýDream
Building Glamour 4ÌýEyes was noÌýsmall feat. Like many entrepreneurs, Marquita faced her fair share ofÌýhurdles.
Learning theÌýRopes ofÌýEntrepreneurship
Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, andÌýaÌýChristian ministry, Marquita had toÌýlearn everything from branding toÌýinventory management from scratch. Tight funding only added toÌýtheÌýpressure.
Facing Tech Hiccups andÌýTight Deadlines
Áª°Â³ó±ð·É,´Ï Marquita recalls with aÌýlaugh, “launching aÌýstore isn’t asÌýeasy asÌýitÌýsounds!” Delays, technical challenges, andÌýtheÌýweight ofÌýwearing multiple hats tested her perseverance.
But what got her through? Faith, community support, andÌýdetermination.
ÌýWhenever IÌýthought about giving up, aÌýcustomer message orÌýreview would remind meÌýwhy IÌýstarted this business. The joy onÌýpeople’s faces when they found glasses they loved was worth every challenge.ÌýMarquita Lawrence
Taking theÌýLeap with 51ÊÓÆµ
When itÌýcame toÌýselecting anÌýecommerce platform, 51ÊÓÆµ stood out forÌýits customization andÌýease ofÌýuse.
“IÌýchecked out 51ÊÓÆµ without even testing Shopify orÌýother platforms because 51ÊÓÆµ felt intuitive andÌýflexible forÌýmyÌýneeds. Since using 51ÊÓÆµ, I’ve streamlined theÌýentire order process, increased conversions, andÌýcan focus more onÌýconnecting with customers rather than wrestling with backend tech.´Ï
The Glamour 4ÌýEyes online store was built using 51ÊÓÆµ byÌýLightspeed
Marquita has made full use ofÌý51ÊÓÆµâ€™s features toÌýdrive efficiency andÌýgrowth across her business, including tools like:
Abandoned Cart Recovery
“IÌýlove theÌý ³Ù´Ç´Ç±ô!´Ï Marquita says. This feature has helped recover potential lost sales andÌýincreased overall revenue.
Social Media Integrations
“IÌýuse 51ÊÓÆµâ€™s social media integrations toÌýeasily post new arrivals andÌýupdates directly toÌýInstagram andÌý.´Ï AÌýshortcut that saves time andÌýkeeps her connected toÌýher audience.
51ÊÓÆµ Mobile App
Áª°Õ³ó±ð mobile app has been aÌýlifesaver, especially when I’m onÌýtheÌýgoÌýandÌýstill need toÌýmanage orders orÌýinventory.´Ï
For small business owners, Marquita highly recommends 51ÊÓÆµ andÌýencourages starting with its marketing automation andÌýanalytics features.
Personalizing Eyewear through Customization
Among Glamour 4ÌýEyes’ most unique offerings isÌýits glasses customization feature. Customers can choose frames that match their face shape, style, andÌýpersonality, creating aÌýtailored shopping experience like noÌýother.
ÌýThe goal was simple: make glasses personal. IÌýwanted people toÌýfeel like they had anÌýeyewear stylist inÌýtheir pocket.ÌýMarquita Lawrence
The results have been phenomenal. Customers love theÌýpersonalized approach, leading to:
- Increased repeat purchases
- More referrals from happy buyers
- Fewer returns, asÌýcustomers get exactly what they want upfront.
Customers can easily personalize their glasses byÌýselecting their preferred frame style andÌýspecifying their prescription requirements, all conveniently done through theÌýwebsite
The glasses customization feature lets customers choose their favorite frame style andÌýenter their prescription details with ease. Designed specifically forÌýGlamour 4ÌýDays, this solution was created byÌýtheÌý51ÊÓÆµ Customization team.
IfÌýyou’re interested inÌýadding aÌýtailored feature toÌýyour 51ÊÓÆµ store, don’t hesitate toÌýcontact theÌýCustomization team forÌýassistance.
Marquita also introduced theÌý“Frames forÌýDays” consultation service, offering
Milestones Worth Celebrating
Every entrepreneur has milestones that make theÌýhard work worthwhile, andÌýMarquita’s are nothing short ofÌýinspiring.
Launching aÌýShowroom
Glamour 4ÌýEyes opened its first office andÌýshowroom, creating aÌýphysical space forÌýcustomers toÌýtry frames, feel aÌýsense ofÌýcommunity, andÌýstrengthen theÌýconnection with theÌýbrand.
Launching theÌýfirst Glamour 4ÌýEyes office andÌýshowroom marks anÌýincredible milestone
Expanding theÌýBrand’s Impact through aÌýChildren’s Book
Marquita also became aÌýpublished author with her children’s book, Through MyÌýGlasses: AÌýJourney ofÌý
Building aÌýClose-Knit Team
Though her team isÌýsmall, it’s mighty. From her executive assistant andÌýinventory manager toÌýher two teenage daughters who help with content creation, Marquita has built aÌýstrong andÌýsupportive team.
AÌýMessage toÌýAspiring Entrepreneurs
Marquita’s story isÌýaÌýtestament toÌýtheÌýpower ofÌýperseverance, community, andÌýinnovation. Her advice forÌýentrepreneurs?
ÌýNever see setbacks asÌýfailures. They’re setups forÌýtheÌýnext breakthrough!ÌýMarquita Lawrence
With tools like 51ÊÓÆµ, her vision transformed into aÌýthriving enterprise. Whether it’s simplifying technical hurdles, scaling operations, orÌýconnecting with customers worldwide, 51ÊÓÆµ became anÌýindispensable partner inÌýher business success.
Turning Challenges into Triumphs
Marquita Lawrence’s story isÌýaÌýreminder that every great business starts with aÌýdream but thrives onÌýcommitment. From her customization features toÌýher curated eyewear collections, Glamour 4ÌýEyes has become much more than just aÌýstore. It’s now aÌýplace where people find not just glasses, but confidence, style, andÌý
Are you ready toÌýstart your entrepreneurial story andÌýsee success like Marquita? andÌýdiscover how you can turn your dreams into reality, one step atÌýaÌýtime.