Putting your own shop together must have been a real dream come true. I know owning your own business is never easy. You have to love what you do because it's like having another child and your blood, sweat and tears are invested in it. But hopefully you receive joy and a decent income from it. It's what we hope for, isn't it?
Yes it really is what we hope for. Making your own wages, being your own boss, and making a decent income is a dream come true. Something I hope many others can achieve.
It is possible, do not let others tell you that you cannot be an entrepreneur!
Being your own boss is very hard at times, and being the boss of others (friends) can be even harder.
I like your analogy to my shop being my child! People say the same thing all the time with kids. The blood, sweat, and tears is all worth it :)