Meet Manali Shah | Chief Operating Officer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Manali Shah and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Manali, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My boys were small and I wanted to do something from home, so I started selling small on ebay.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We are proud to have grown organically over the past 10 years alongside our customers, as well as expanding our product lines. I started CB Station as an eBay business, running it part-time out of my garage, and began focusing on it full-time once my sons enrolled in school.

CB Station has grown to what it is today with the help of a great team, our commitment to quality and service, high-quality products made from sustainable materials, and a passion for sharing them with the world. One of our biggest challenges at the start was finding a trustworthy supplier to partner with, as we had some issues with shipment quality and service. We tackled this challenge by trying various suppliers and then partnering with the ones that understood our unique vision.

The biggest lesson I have learned is to empower a talented team and to uphold our high standards when it comes to the quality of our products and the services we provide to our customers.

I want the world to know that CB Station is dedicated to doing no harm to the beautiful world around us while making high-quality, stylish bags. As far as I go, I would like the world to get a glimpse of my Indian heritage through my product lines and how committed I am to empowering the women who help to create them.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would recommend checking out Midtown, specifically Ponce City Market. It has a variety of local shops and restaurants. If they like the outdoors, Silver Comet Trail is a must-visit place. It was once a railroad and was converted into a biking trail that runs all the way to Alabama.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my wonderful husband, family, and team. I would not be where I am today without their support and help.

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