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Dec. 18, 2024

EP 184: REPLAY: FINDING THE SILVER LINING WITH ANNIE GLENN

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 busine...

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Dec. 11, 2024

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

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 ...

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Dec. 4, 2024

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

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 representati...

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Nov. 27, 2024

EP 181: LIVING THE ADORNED LIFE WITH ERIN HASLER

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...

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Nov. 20, 2024

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

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 manufacturi...

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Nov. 13, 2024

EP 179: CREATING BEAUTIFUL SPACES AND A THRIVING BUSINESS WITH MARY A…

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, embra...

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Nov. 6, 2024

EP 178: FALL RECAP - SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE

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 …

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Oct. 30, 2024

EP 177: TALES FROM THE MOUNTAIN GARDENER WITH KEN LAIN

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 passionat...

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Oct. 23, 2024

EP 176: WHERE YARN AND WINE COLLIDE WITH JOCELYN SONGCO

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 …

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Oct. 16, 2024

EP 175: RETAILER ROUNDTABLE WITH ANNIE GLENN, JAMIE CARL, AND MICHAEL…

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 ...

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Oct. 9, 2024

EP 174: A SANCTUARY IN THE CITY WITH JOHANNA BIALKIN

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 commu...

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Oct. 2, 2024

EP 173: KEEPING RETAIL LOCAL WITH ROBERT EMMONS

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 ...

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Sept. 25, 2024

EP 172: REPS ARE LOCAL TOO WITH KELLY BRISTOL

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 last...

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Sept. 18, 2024

EP 171: ONE CURIOUS STORY WITH ANDREW GAWDUN

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 ...

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Sept. 11, 2024

EP 170: A PASSION FOR FASHION WITH TERESA CALDWELL

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 s...

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Sept. 4, 2024

EP 169: NOT YOUR AVERAGE GAS STATION WITH CAROLE GIBBONS AND ERICA LA…

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...

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Aug. 30, 2024

EP 168: SUMMER SEASON UPDATE WITH MICHELLE

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...

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Aug. 28, 2024

EP 167: MERCHANDISER ROUNDTABLE WITH FABIAN NAVEJAS, SUSAN ESAYIAN, A…

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-last...

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Aug. 21, 2024

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

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 s...

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Aug. 14, 2024

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

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 s...

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Aug. 7, 2024

EP 164: HOW A SIMPLE GIFT BECAME AN EMBROIDERY BUSINESS WITH MICHELLE…

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...

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July 31, 2024

EP 163: EMPOWERING THE RETAIL INDUSTRY WITH KATE DUFF

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 s...

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July 24, 2024

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

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...

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July 17, 2024

EP 161: GROWING AN ENAMELWARE EMPIRE WITH CARA BARDE

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 …

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