A Moment of Gratitude

Ocassionally, I decide it is time for a blog post, and frankly, I need to do it more often. Today is one of the days that I thought writing a blog post to express my gratitude would be appropriate.

If someone had asked me five or six years ago where we’d be with Creative Virtue Customs, I probably would have smiled and said, “right here.” It has always been the dream to be the go-to place in the U.S. for stock show and agricultural awards. While we may not be all the way there, it is still the goal. But even with that goal planted deep in my heart, I’m still amazed when an email pops up for a show I’ve admired for years.

Last year, our first order came in for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. I was super excited. Today, we reached another one of those pinch-me moments: an order for the USA World Champions at a show I won't disclose quite yet.

It’s easy to look at where we are now and forget what it took to get here. Just like the kids (and adults) working hard in the barn. The never-ending late nights that nobody sees. The times I had to say no to friends so I could keep learning, keep creating, keep pushing. The quiet research hours, the trial and error, the small victories that built the big ones.

I’ve poured everything I have into this business—and just as importantly, I’ve been blessed with a team that shares the same grit and passion. Together, we’re shaping Creative Virtue Customs into something special, one show at a time.