Best Michelle Sherrier Podcasts (2025)

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EP 193: YOUR HOME, YOUR STORY WITH MARY BLIGH AND JESSICA GIANCOTTI 1:04:31

9h ago1:04:31

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Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti are lifelong friends and passionate designers with over 20 years of combined experience. Together, they founded Lily & Marigold Home + Design on a shared belief: women can thrive in their careers, embrace motherhood, and create beautiful, functional spaces that truly feel like home. Mary and Jessica believe a beauti…

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EP 192: HOMETOWN SWEETNESS WITH LIZ FERREIRA 56:23

7d ago56:23

56:23

Liz Ferreira’s mom Beth started floral and gift shop Sweetbay out of her home when her two children were small. Over the years, her business has taken her to several brick-and-mortar shops, retail cooperatives and studio design. Her creative vision is the backbone of Sweetbay, as her merchandising inspires clients and shoppers across the Massachuse…

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EP 191: CMA MERCHANDISER’S RECAP WITH JESSICA YOUNG, RONALD CARTER, SUSAN ESAYIAN & DAVE SHERRIER 1:31:08

14d ago1:31:08

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Ronald Carter likes to think of creative styling as an art form: a masterpiece, carefully crafted by imagination and passion. He fell into his career by accident as a struggling actor in need of a side hustle. Ronald was living in Seattle at the time and recalls asking a friend if she knew of anyone who was hiring, and she kindly suggested checking…

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EP 190: SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE: CMA SHOW RECAP 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Many of you were interested in hearing about how the CMA job came to be, my planning process, and how everything turned out. This week, I’m recapping it all here on the podcast! Starting from the beginning, I talk about how Emily Hoffman (VP of Sales for CMA) reached out to me for some rework projects, then get into the challenges we faced, all the…

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EP 189: A LEGACY OF LACE WITH LARISA OLSON 1:09:20

1M ago1:09:20

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Larisa Olson grew up in Chicago, the daughter of an entrepreneur who purchased a failing framing and furniture business and revitalized it. After many crazy adventures, Larisa studied set and costume design in the UCLA master’s program. Over the years, she also spent much time immersed in her father's framing showroom as the showroom coordinator (s…

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EP 188: GRIT, GUMPTION, AND GROOMING GOODS WITH JASON SOEJOTO 51:40

1M ago51:40

51:40

Jason Soejoto is the National Account Manager for Specialty and Independent Business at Duke Cannon Supply Company. Duke Cannon is a one-stop shop for premium men’s grooming goods, and the brand occupies a really unique space within the gifts industry. Hailing from a simpler time, Duke Cannon values things like hard work, family, community, and... …

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EP 187: A PASSION FOR PRODUCT WITH SAM CHAPMAN 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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Sam Chapman started his career as a hairdresser, working for some of the biggest names in the UK. Eventually, he decided it was time to work for himself and opened his own salon. He got a crash course in running a business and learned how to stand out in front of the right customers and encourage them to come back. At one point, Sam’s business was …

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EP 186: 2024 LOOK BACK WITH MICHELLE 31:02

2M ago31:02

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I can’t believe we’ve already said goodbye to 2024! I like to do solo shows this time of year because it gives me a chance to take a look back at all that happened and also to talk about what I’m looking forward to as we move ahead. If you’ve been following along, this past year was full of challenges, from saying goodbye to our puggle to moving al…

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EP 185: REPLAY: COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION WITH ASHLEY ALDERSON 57:03

3M ago57:03

57:03

Hailing from North Dakota, where her nearest shopping opportunity was over 300 miles away, Ashley Alderson longed for a place online to find and shop the boutiques she loved all over the country, together in one place. "There must be a place for shoppers like me who love boutiques to find them all—and a place where boutique owners themselves can co…

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EP 184: REPLAY: FINDING THE SILVER LINING WITH ANNIE GLENN 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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Annie Glenn (AKA Urban Girl Annie) started her company, LG Retail Enterprises, back in 1994 and she’s been doing retail ever since. Although she majored in literature in college, Annie’s known she wanted to own her own business from the age of 10. With no prior background in retail, she credits her business success to having great instincts and a l…

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EP 183: REPLAY: A LOVE LETTER TO RETAIL WITH IRIS FULLER 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Retail icon Iris Fuller opened her store, Fillamento, back in April 1981 and led the Fillmore District neighborhood renaissance in the San Francisco area. In its heyday, Fillamento was three floors at Fillmore and Sacramento and was filled to the brim with furniture, glassware, linens, bath items and eclectic gifts from the whimsical to the practic…

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EP 182: REPLAY: ONE HECK OF A RETAIL SHOPPER WITH MARY LIZ CURTIN 56:45

3M ago56:45

56:45

Mary Liz Curtin is passionate about independent retail. Her knowledge of all aspects of the gift, craft and home industries gives her a unique point of view, encompassing the needs of retailers, vendors and sales representatives. She is also a heck of a retail shopper and loves to crawl malls, discover downtowns and walk through the Web to find ide…

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EP 181: LIVING THE ADORNED LIFE WITH ERIN HASLER 58:07

4M ago58:07

58:07

Root Adorned is the brainchild/dream project of Erin Hasler. Erin's love for beautiful treasures began most likely at birth (maybe in the womb?) and has grown ever since. A self-described magpie, easily distracted by anything that sparkles; Erin continues to fill her own home with rugs, plants, pottery and dogs. Her philosophy being that you can ne…

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EP 180: HAVE A SASSY, SNARKY HOLIDAY WITH ANDREW FEGLER 1:07:45

4M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Based in Seattle, Andrew Fegler is the brains and beauty behind That’s So Andrew, the sassy gift brand for the girls, gays, and theys. He’s been sailing the entrepreneurial seas for over a decade and has gone from manufacturing, to having a brick & mortar, to creating an exclusive wholesale brand. Now, Andrew’s full circling BACK to open the doors …

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EP 179: CREATING BEAUTIFUL SPACES AND A THRIVING BUSINESS WITH MARY AND JESSICA OF LILY & MARIGOLD HOME AND DESIGN 1:19:58

4M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti are lifelong friends and passionate designers with over 20 years of combined experience. They founded Lily & Marigold Home + Design on a shared belief: women can thrive in their careers, embrace motherhood, and create beautiful, functional spaces that truly feel like home. At Lily & Marigold, Mary and Jessica believ…

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EP 178: FALL RECAP - SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE 29:22

4M ago29:22

29:22

In this solo show, Michelle recaps her 40th high school reunion and what it was like to geek out over retail with her former classmates… without her old insecurities. She catches everyone up on what’s been going on since the move to Oregon and living life at a much slower pace. Michelle chats about burnout and why it’s important to recharge to stay…

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EP 177: TALES FROM THE MOUNTAIN GARDENER WITH KEN LAIN 53:29

5M ago53:29

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Ken Lain is known by his friends as 'The Mountain Gardener'. His weekly garden advice is featured by Prescott Living and Prescott Woman Magazines, the Daily Courier, Prescott eNews, and Signals AZ Newspapers. Ken is passionate about plants, creative landscape design, and spreading the good news that gardening is healthy and fun. Ken dreamed of owni…

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EP 176: WHERE YARN AND WINE COLLIDE WITH JOCELYN SONGCO 1:02:11

5M ago1:02:11

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Jocelyn Songco is the founder and owner of Yarn Farm Kingston, a yarn shop and wine bar in New York's Hudson Valley, two hours north of NYC. Prior to Yarn Farm, Jocelyn worked at a private foundation for over a dozen years, investing in social entrepreneurs in emerging markets, primarily in Africa in the agriculture sector, as well as a handful of …

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EP 175: RETAILER ROUNDTABLE WITH ANNIE GLENN, JAMIE CARL, AND MICHAEL SCHULTZ 1:26:31

5M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Annie Glenn (also known as Urban Girl Annie) started her company LG Retail Enterprises back in 1994 and has been doing retail ever since. Although Annie majored in literature in college, she knew she wanted to own a business since she was 10 years old. With no prior background in retail, she credits her business success to having great instincts an…

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EP 174: A SANCTUARY IN THE CITY WITH JOHANNA BIALKIN 51:23

5M ago51:23

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In 2005, Johanna Bialkin moved to San Francisco, seeking solace from the bustle of New York City and her sojourn in digital media. While the allure of SF's tech industry didn't captivate her, the promise of a tight-knit community did. She longed for connections forged in genuine conversations, for friendships nurtured over shared experiences. It wa…

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EP 173: KEEPING RETAIL LOCAL WITH ROBERT EMMONS 58:39

5M ago58:39

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SF Mercantile began in 2008 with the objective of producing high-quality San Francisco gifts and keepsakes designed by local artists. Their products celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture that is unique to California, and all of their items are designed by artists who live in the San Francisco Bay area. The company was started by Robert Emmons, …

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EP 172: REPS ARE LOCAL TOO WITH KELLY BRISTOL 59:26

6M ago59:26

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This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, c…

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EP 171: ONE CURIOUS STORY WITH ANDREW GAWDUN 1:17:20

6M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. Along with his partner Bryce, Andrew Gawdun runs the shop curious... in Hermosa Beach, CA. Andrew started his journey in Colorado at a young age before moving to Nevada …

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EP 170: A PASSION FOR FASHION WITH TERESA CALDWELL 1:06:24

6M ago1:06:24

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This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Best known as rapper/actor Bow Wow’s …

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EP 169: NOT YOUR AVERAGE GAS STATION WITH CAROLE GIBBONS AND ERICA LASSETTER 54:35

6M ago54:35

54:35

MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 168: SUMMER SEASON UPDATE WITH MICHELLE 57:06

7M ago57:06

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This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. I’m back with another solo show to catch you up on what’s been going on these past few months! Here, I’ll talk a little about some of the experiences I’ve had over the s…

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EP 167: MERCHANDISER ROUNDTABLE WITH FABIAN NAVEJAS, SUSAN ESAYIAN, AND ERIC VELEZ 1:08:53

7M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long-lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, c…

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EP 166: BLENDING CREATIVITY AND CULTURE WITH JAZMIN MONTALVO (PART 2) 59:03

7M ago59:03

59:03

This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Jazmin Montalvo is the passionate own…

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EP 165: BLENDING CREATIVITY AND CULTURE WITH JAZMIN MONTALVO (PART I) 54:18

7M ago54:18

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This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Jazmin Montalvo is the passionate own…

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EP 164: HOW A SIMPLE GIFT BECAME AN EMBROIDERY BUSINESS WITH MICHELLE GALLETTA 47:53

7M ago47:53

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 163: EMPOWERING THE RETAIL INDUSTRY WITH KATE DUFF 58:48

8M ago58:48

58:48

This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Kate Duff is the Founder and Wholesal…

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EP 162: A HOME DÉCOR DREAMLAND WITH TIM BABCOCK AND JAY ANTHONY 1:16:56

8M ago1:16:56

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This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. Since 1987, Tim Babcock and Jay Anthony from Twigs Candles have been providing customers with the finest home décor with the best quality, selection and price. When you …

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EP 161: GROWING AN ENAMELWARE EMPIRE WITH CARA BARDE 47:50

8M ago47:50

47:50

This episode is brought to you by Keena and Co., a premier gift and home agency covering all of the of the western United States. If you're a buyer and you're looking for beautiful contemporary lines, take a look at Keena's brands. Aside from representing stunningly unique and modern brands, they have a solid team of knowledgeable reps that are rea…

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EP 160: A BOLD TWIST ON CLASSIC WITH KARYN CANTOR 57:25

8M ago57:25

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 159: BALLOONING TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH ASHLEY SODIPO 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 158: KEEPING THINGS FRESH – JUNE SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE 42:37

9M ago42:37

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 157: OUR VERY FIRST RETAIL ROUND UP WITH NATHAN WALDON, BARBARA MOONEY, AND SARA VILLARI 1:12:44

9M ago1:12:44

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This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. Welcome to our very first retail round up! This one features Barbara Mooney from Daisy’s Mercantile, Sara Villari from Occasionette, and Nathan Waldon from Nathan & Co. …

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EP 156: WILDLY IN DEMAND WITH KERRIE FITZGERALD 34:17

9M ago34:17

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This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Kerrie Fitzgerald is the founder of K…

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EP 155: BAKED WITH LOVE: ONE FANTASTIC FARMSTAND WITH MELANIE SCOFIELD 47:56

9M ago47:56

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 154: INTERIOR DESIGN MEETS RETAIL WITH SHELLY VAN ROZEBOOM 59:50

9M ago59:50

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 153: EXCITING UPCOMING SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHELLE 31:36

10M ago31:36

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 152: PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE WITH TARA THORN 50:59

10M ago50:59

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 151: BRIDGING THE GAP FOR BRANDS, DESIGNERS, AND CREATIVES WITH MICHELE DOTY 46:45

10M ago46:45

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design…

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EP 150: BRANDING IN A NEW GENERATION WITH ALEC SAMMANN 56:43

10M ago56:43

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This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Alec Samman is the President and CEO …

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EP 149: A BIG HEART FOR RETAIL WITH PATRICK KEISER 43:38

11M ago43:38

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This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. Patrick Keiser is the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Heart on Main Street. Following a career as a high school educator, Patrick entered the wholesale i…

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EP 148: ONE POWERFUL PLATTER WITH NORA FLEMING 57:46

11M ago57:46

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This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands. Nora’s story began with a pivotal "a-…

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EP 147: A UNIQUE TAKE ON ANTIQUES WITH NATHAN RAPOSO AND SPENCER HOWARD 1:09:23

11M ago1:09:23

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This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a West Coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. In 2023, Nathan Raposo and Spencer Howard of Nathan Spencer Home acquired the Agoura Antique Mart in Agoura Hills, California, after operating locations in San Diego, La…

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EP 146: DON’T SHUT THE FCK UP WITH JASON MAUSSER 46:33

11M ago46:33

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This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, c…

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EP 145: TACKLING STORE FLIPS WITH MICHELLE 43:26

12M ago43:26

43:26

In my monthly solo shows, I’ll be filling you in on what’s been happening in my world, what projects I’m working on, and updates on any exciting news. I’ll also be talking about industry best practices, and in this episode, I’ll share with you how I like to tackle store flips step by step. I also share some of the new projects I’m getting into, inc…

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EP 144: ALL ABOUT THE NOTED+GIFTED EXPO WITH KATE MURRAY 29:30

12M ago29:30

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Kate Murray is the owner of Quick Brown Fox Letterpress, based in the Hudson Valley of New York. Quick Brown Fox makes quirky cards with perfect puns the old-fashioned way: one color at a time, one card at a time, on turn of the century letterpress machines. To pay her dues, Kate worked in two amazing NYC letterpress studios for more than 10 years.…

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