03/25/2025
This page has been quiet for a while, and I’ve seen some misleading posts going around, so I think it’s time to clear the air.
About a year ago, I bought Kingman Wholesale from Frank Wills of Desert Canyon Events. He held the lease, and I operated on a month-to-month sublease. I later extended the lease through October to give myself more time and relieve some of the pressure.
The store was already struggling when I took it over, but I believed I could make it work. Shortly after the sale, I was asked for more money—something that wasn’t part of the original deal. Since Frank held the lease, he had leverage, and he used it. I agreed because I had already invested a lot and wasn’t ready to walk away.
To meet those demands, I borrowed money just to keep the store running. I never missed a payment, but what should’ve gone toward growth ended up being used to meet those demands.
When it became clear the store wasn’t going to work, I decided to pivot to furniture, hoping it might help. Unfortunately, it wasn’t financially sustainable. I communicated that to Frank, and we agreed to end the sublease early. All of our agreements were documented in writing. I paid everything owed, including an extra month after moving out, and left the place in good condition, ready for whatever came next.
Now Frank is reopening a wholesale store in the same spot. I turned off the page after everything wrapped up, but I’m reactivating it now to clear the air. I want to make it clear I didn’t walk away or leave things in a bad state—everything was handled properly, and it’s all documented.
I didn’t plan on posting anything, but when the story gets twisted, it starts to feel like you don’t have a choice. I just want people to have the full picture.
To everyone who supported the store—thank you. Your support meant the world to me, especially to those who brought in their families, shared posts, or just showed up to hang out. I’m proud of what we tried to build, and I’ll always be grateful for the community that kept it going.
