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The Coltrane Optics Story: Case Study

How an Owner Refused the Floor

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Sean Cavanagh YBAWS!
Jun 19, 2026
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The following is a fictional case study created for educational purposes. Names, characters, businesses, and events are invented, and any resemblance to real people or companies is coincidental.

The Setup

Mabel Coltrane built Coltrane Optics over 24 years, a precision lens coating shop serving industrial scanning and medical imaging clients in southern On…

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