Big news from me

I just hired my first two employees.

First time ever. Two of them.

For as long as LeatherDaddy has existed, it’s been me. Making product, packing orders, answering your messages late at night, and getting up to do it all again. Every order you’ve ever placed went through my hands.

Not anymore. I just hired two employees, the first in LeatherDaddy history, and I’m kind of emotional about it.

What this means for you

Faster shippingShipping times are about to go down a lot. More hands means your orders get out the door faster.

More in stockI’m in the middle of a huge restock right now. If something you’ve been wanting was sold out, there’s a good chance it’s back on the shelf by the time you read this. And with more help in production, it’ll stay that way.

A healthier meMy mental health is about to take a drastic turn for the better. I can’t even tell you how much I needed this.

I want to say thank you. You have been so incredibly patient with me. Through the delays, the sold-out sizes, and the weeks I was stretched way too thin, you stuck around. I would not be able to do this without every single one of you.

I love my customers so much. You’re family to me. This milestone is yours as much as it’s mine, so I hope you’ll celebrate it with me.

Real talk

Trauma shopping is a thing.

Let’s be honest, living in the United States right now is a lot. Between this administration, the war, and the prices on everything, a lot of us are carrying more than we should have to.

My costs went up again too. Gas prices have pushed up the price of shipping, supplies, and pretty much everything I need to make your stuff. I’m doing my best not to raise prices on you anyway. You’re already dealing with enough.

If treating yourself is part of how you get through it, I’m not judging. Just do it with a small business. When you shop with me, it doesn’t disappear into a billionaire’s pocket. It just paid for two new jobs in Albuquerque.

Shop small with me

Grand opening

10.10

Saturday, October 10 at 2 PM

8019 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite C
Albuquerque, NM

My first ever store is opening, and you’re invited. Come smell and shop the full LeatherDaddy range in person for the very first time, and meet the two people who are about to make your orders a lot faster.

The first 50 people through the door get a VIP-for-life card with 20% off forever. Wear leather if you’ve got it. Not required. Just come.

Get directions

One more thing

Vote on November 3.

Please check your voter registration today. It takes two minutes, and people get purged from the rolls without ever being told. Registration deadlines are coming up fast in a lot of states, so don’t wait. Then make a plan, bring a friend, and vote like your rights depend on it. Because they do.

Check my registration

Thank you for being my people.
Love you all. Seriously.
Chris

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