6 weeks into our 30 by 2030 campaign

In order to hire 24 new artisans by the end of 2030, it's a simple math problem. (sort of) We are at 6. The funds to keep 6 artisans in full time salary had to be multiplied by 5 to get to 30. OK, so we know our revenue amount. And we will need more staff in the US, or outsourcing of several things in order to support that amount of product processing and shipping. That's included in the revenue expansion. We have 1 staff paid, and me unpaid to support the sales for 6.

I've created spreadsheets projecting out this growth curve and where each artisan hire can take place, and then broken it down by how our sales have to grow and through which channel. It's overwhelming to say the very least. I look at these numbers and all I can do is say, "God, if you don't do this, it's impossible." 

Then He whispers to my soul, "Remember where we started?"

"I do, Lord. I remember the 1st year's revenue."

"And what was last years? What growth percentage was that?"

"Oh...it's the same percentage from 2021 to 2025 as what we're asking for from 2025 to 2030...and YOU did that!"

Joy Creators, I just sat on my couch sipping coffee, thanking our God for His provision for Alegria so far. And I am thanking Him that He already has the plans in place for 30 by 2030. Would you pray that He would give us the wisdom to follow Him through these plans, and the faith to keep going when it's hard? Pray for new stores to say yes to carrying Alegria, and for our current stores to restock and reorder. Pray for our ads to go out to the right people and for our online sales to grow.

And pray for the 24 who are waiting and the 6 who are working. That God would provide and protect both groups. And that the 24 waiting will become the 30 working.

God is good! Thank you for praying!