“I expect to eventually cut back on the time that I spend at the studio,” McFillin says. “I am hoping that as we expand, I can hire managers to come in and work the hours I am currently having to cover.”

“I enjoy what I do,” adds McFillin. “Maybe some day I will open more studios, but I am happy with the success I have right now and love working for myself.”

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