Running a retail store takes more than excellent customer service.

It takes vision, consistency, and the willingness to evolve as both a business owner and a leader.

Patricia and Eliot Munroe of 707 Hair Studios in Chicago understand this firsthand.

Their journey from stylists to retail owners is a blueprint for anyone learning what it takes to run a retail store.

Click the button below to read about seven real-world lessons they picked up along the way.