@youshouldstartanetsy: And just like that—I realized one of my former employees copied my entire business and launched it as her own. Same niche. Same processes… Welcome to “She Stole My Business” — a true story in parts. #smallbusinessdrama #etsyseller #businessownerlife #betrayalstory #femalefounder #businessbreakup #copycatbrand
You taught her everything SHE knows, but not everything YOU know. Now go win. 🫶🏽
2025-05-18 16:49:22
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Foggy_Morning_Coffee :
This is a good lesson for all business owners, your employees are NEVER your friends, they are your employees. Stop overstepping in professional relationships you will be burned every time.
2025-05-18 16:52:58
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user793101342066 :
Im sorry. The sneaking around part is such a violation.
2025-05-18 15:34:22
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My cup overfloweth :
You need to have employees people sign a noncompete.
2025-05-19 04:55:37
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Christina Marie :
Sometimes you can add an clause in a work agreement that you can’t open a competing business within 2-5 years
2025-05-18 16:05:01
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Kimpo55ible :
She will always be looking over her shoulder for the person like her that she employs.
2025-05-18 19:44:00
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Truth shall set you free :
Betrayal trauma is the worst so hurtful
2025-05-18 22:33:59
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TanandTin :
Hope you changed “all”passwords/ codes. Also look for any type of tracking on your computer. Better to b safe.
2025-05-19 01:09:52
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wendydoney2 :
This has just happened to me, I’m devastated, the betrayal is real and I’m trying to cope with the fallout
2025-12-12 23:00:55
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Betty :
The audacity 😳
2025-05-19 06:31:06
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Eboneytwoees :
Everyone that's telling her she needs to make people sign a noncompete is ridiculous. First of all a noncompete are so unfair to employee because if you work in a certain field, you're gonna go work in that field again. That's like a hospital telling the nurse you can't go be a nurse somewhere else again for 2 to 5 years.
2025-05-19 16:52:19
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JustaGirl :
I had a "friend' steal my ideas. we're both vendors at events. when I blocked her from my business page, she posted some saying about, if they leave, let them. I'm the third vendor 'friend' she stole ideas from.
2025-05-18 20:17:10
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dkmcc :
Don’t be afraid of competition
2025-05-19 01:56:23
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R🌸SIE :
She wasn’t your friend. Friends don’t do that.
2025-06-05 16:19:47
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Tracie Parisi 🇦🇺 :
I’m just going through this now. Stole clients, made up lies about me. I literally gave her everything for free. Even cash and massage vouchers and best friend convos. 🙏 I’m so sad about the betrayal
2025-07-03 09:13:37
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Bo_ulder :
Mean this in the best possible way - as a long time entrepreneur - find friends outside of your business and keep your personal life private from your employees. Some use “knowing” your success as justification for stealing ideas, time, etc. Sad, but real.
2025-05-18 23:10:32
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Amanda :
Sometimes I feel like people see others success and think it will be so easy to achieve the same results...but they never see the full picture and fail fairly quickly. A copycat doesn't have the grit to be an original.
2025-05-18 21:43:06
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Activism But Make It Pink :
This literally just happened to me. I’m freaking in shock right now like she’s actually mad at me for doing me wrong. How does it make sense?
2025-07-26 23:32:01
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LitesOutLLC :
This is exactly why there’s no longer a 2 week or any kind of notice after resigning or firing. Pack your stuff and get escorted to the door.
2025-05-19 06:13:04
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TheFirstCory :
I’m sorry. Hear me when I say, Karma is not your job, it finds its own way. The more you hold your head high, wish her well and say less, the better it is for you. Hard lesson but dignity shines.
2025-05-19 02:57:00
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monibjacks :
You need a non-compete agreement with all employees.
2025-05-19 03:47:40
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Eileen :
So people aren’t supposed to try to grow and do their own job. They’re supposed to stay with you forever. That’s not how it works.
2025-05-19 05:08:19
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moonslyce :
I've been there and feel for you. As owners and managers, we've all befriended employees because we're human. It ends with betrayal. I'm so sorry.
2025-05-19 10:53:54
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lilihosca :
I just watched the entire story line. WOW you are magnificent. You are lovely. 😊
2025-05-21 21:17:53
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susanwantstoknow56 :
You may want to reach out to your customers just in case she has got in touch with them.
You need to contact all your vendors too, as she may be using you as a reference to get deals for herself. Document everything, because someone that died this is capable of doing much more. Stay focus and strong, learn from this
2025-05-19 03:03:09
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