There are times, mostly when sales and progress are slow, that you think, 'what have I done' or 'will my hard work pay off.' The daily grind of putting your business out there and trying to get the masses to notice you and your product is exhausting, yes! As an entrepreneur and inventor though, you have no other choice. The struggle, hustle, and grind is all necessary if you want to grow and prosper.

Clues of validation and encouragement come when you see the fruits of your labor and you're reminded that growth is a steady process. It happens overnight sometimes and other times it's slow but always steady.

Our encouragement and validation came today via three features, one in Yahoo Finance , Credit.com and the other in St. Louis Dispatch newspaper. SoleMate Sox is featured in the awesome Valentine's Day Gift Guide put together by shopping expert and tech guru Trae Bodge.  We are so thrilled and thankful to be included as one of 18 Gifts Under $50!!!

Be sure to shop our Valentine's Day Collection+Find Your SoleMate.