I dreamt that someone approached me to open a furniture store, but because I was heavily in debt, I hesitated. The person took me to view a storefront location. It was a two-story building with a French vintage-style decor. Situated at the corner of a major intersection, the location was quite suitable, and the layout was good, which tempted me.
我夢見有人找我開家具店，但因為我已經負債累累，有些猶豫。那人帶我看門市據點。那是一個兩層樓的店面，法式復古風的裝潢。大馬路十字路口轉角處，地點相當合適，格局也好，讓我有些心動。
Ending 1: Positive Outcome
After discussing the issues with the consultant, my friend decided to give it some more time and follow a few more of the consultant's recommendations. A few weeks later, I visited her store again. She greeted me with a big smile, showing me the increased foot traffic and sales. The adjustments had finally paid off, and the business was thriving. My friend thanked me for encouraging her to stay patient and optimistic.
Ending 2: Discovery of Fraud
During my visit, my friend and I started reviewing the consultant’s recommendations more closely. We discovered several inconsistencies and realized that the consultant had been giving generic advice without understanding the specific needs of the boutique. My friend confronted the consultant and demanded a refund. She decided to trust her own instincts and manage the store herself, which eventually led to better results and growth in her business.
Ending 3: Innovative Pivot
Seeing her disappointment, I suggested that my friend try a different approach. Together, we brainstormed new ideas to attract customers, such as hosting jewelry-making workshops and collaborating with local artists. My friend was excited and implemented these new strategies. The store soon became a community hub, and her sales began to soar. The pivot to a more interactive and community-focused business model turned out to be a great success.
Ending 4: Unexpected Mentor
While we were talking in the store, an elderly customer overheard our conversation. She introduced herself as a retired successful businesswoman who had once owned a chain of jewelry stores. She offered to mentor my friend for free. My friend eagerly accepted, and under the guidance of this experienced mentor, she learned valuable business skills and strategies. The store's performance improved significantly, and my friend found a new source of inspiration and confidence.
Ending 5: Finding Balance
My friend decided to keep the consultant for a while longer but also hired an additional part-time manager to provide a different perspective. The combination of professional advice and hands-on management started to yield positive results. My friend found a balance between external advice and personal intuition. The store began to flourish, and she felt more in control and satisfied with the progress.
Ending 6: Personal Growth
My friend, feeling frustrated, decided to take a break from the business and attended a business management course. The course provided her with new insights and skills. Upon returning, she applied her newfound knowledge, made strategic changes, and gradually saw improvement in her store’s performance. This experience not only helped her business but also contributed to her personal growth and confidence as an entrepreneur.
Each of these endings provides a different resolution to the dream's initial scenario, exploring various outcomes and lessons learned from the experience.