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CHRISSY GIBBS AND LESLIE FISHER
The Deal: Chrissy Gibbs and Leslie Fisher

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SUZANNE CARR ROSSI/THE FREE LANCE-STAR
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Date published: 10/26/2011


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FAMILY: Chrissy is married with three children. Leslie has three children.

EDUCATION: Both graduated from North Stafford High School. Chrissy has a B.S. in education.

FIRST JOB: Chrissy: waitress at Shoney's. Leslie: shampoo girl

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? Chrissy: I wanted to be a teacher and was one in Stafford for six years.

Leslie: I don't know. I'm still trying to decide.

HOW DID YOU END UP OWNING WIGGLE WORMS? We were high-school friends and remained friends over the years. We had each just had our third child and started discussing owning a business like this while we were at the spa at the gym. Both of us were working in our respective family businesses and were looking for a change where we could bring our kids along with us to work.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST DECISION YOU'RE WRESTLING WITH NOW? The idea of a larger space to grow the business. Also, developing new activities for the children.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOUR JOB? We wish we had a place here with access to the outside.

WHO WAS YOUR HERO AS A CHILD CHILD? Wonder Woman!

WHO WAS YOUR MENTOR AND WHAT WAS THE BEST ADVICE THEY GAVE YOU? Chrissy: My dad. He said to take it one day at a time.

Leslie: My dad. It wasn't so much any specific advice as his teaching the value of hard work and taking the time and effort to do the job right.

WHAT BUSINESS BOOK OR LOCAL RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN GETTING STARTED OR EXPANDING DO YOU RECOMMEND? Having been involved in the operations of family businesses, we both bring a lot of experience when it comes to knowing how to run a business properly. It's that experience we draw on to run Wiggle Worms.

WHAT IS A WEIRD/FUN/INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION? Parents will actually drop the kids off so they can go home and clean their houses.


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