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Feb. 14, 2025

Crafting a Captivating Boutique Style Retail Experience

#Podcast #DesignJourney #BehindTheScenes #InteriorDesign #CreativeProcess #CMAProject #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #PodcastEpisode #DesignInspo #BusinessGrowth #CreativeMindset #SmallBusinessOwner #SuccessTips #MarketingStrategy #BrandBuilding #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Feb. 12, 2025

SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE: CMA SHOW RECAP

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…

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Feb. 12, 2025

Collaborative Merchandising and Creative Display Design

Solo episode alert! Today, I’m sharing the full story of how the CMA job came to life—from Emily Hoffman’s first call to the final design! Tune in for all the behind-the-scenes details, challenges, and creative moments. Let’s dive in! 🎧 Tune in now!

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Feb. 7, 2025

The Rise of Boutiques and the Decline of Department

#RetailSuccess #PodcastComingSoon #LingeriePowerhouse #ChantillyLace #RetailRevolution #SmallBusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInBusiness #RetailStrategy #CustomerExperience #SalesTips #RetailInspiration #LingerieLover #SwimwearStyle #BusinessSuccess #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Feb. 6, 2025

The Addictive Culture of Profiting at Chantilly Lace

I’m sitting down with Larisa Olson, owner of Chantilly Lace, one of the top 5 lingerie & swim shops in the country! She’s sharing how she built her business from the ground up, her best sales strategies, and game-changing customer service tips. You don’t want to miss this one! Tune…

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Feb. 5, 2025

A LEGACY OF LACE WITH LARISA OLSON

Larisa Olsen 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…

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Jan. 31, 2025

Flexible Minimum Orders and a Low Pressure Sales A

#PodcastEpisode #MensGrooming #DukeCannon #RetailJourney #BusinessInsights #CustomerExperience #MenCareProducts #VeteranSupport #RetailLife #Entrepreneurship #GroomingGoods #SmallBusinessLife #GiftIndustry #PodcastLife #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Jan. 29, 2025

The Startup Story Behind Canon Grooming

Today, I’m chatting with Jason Soejoto from Duke Cannon Supply Co. 🎙️ We dive into selling to men, the dad jokes behind the brand, and how they give back to veterans. 💪🔥 Tune in now for laughs, insights, and top-tier grooming tips! 🎧✨

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Jan. 29, 2025

GRIT, GUMPTION, AND GROOMING GOODS WITH JASON SOEJOTO

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…

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Jan. 10, 2025

Insights from Consultations with Product Business.

#PodcastEpisode #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessGrowth #SuccessStories #BusinessCoach #SocialMediaTips #ProductBasedBusiness #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience #InspiringStories #BusinessSuccess #EntrepreneurMindset #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Jan. 8, 2025

A PASSION FOR PRODUCT WITH SAM CHAPMAN

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…

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Jan. 8, 2025

Engaging Customers and Launching New Products.

I’m so excited to share my latest chat with Sam Chapman – hairdressing expert turned product-based business coach! ✨ In this episode, Sam shares his inspiring journey and practical tips for building your brand, attracting customers, and mastering social media. 📈 Don’t miss out – listen now!

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Dec. 27, 2024

Retail Strategies and Goal Setting for 2023

#PodcastReplay #TheBoutiqueHub #CommunityOverCompetition #RetailTips #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #RetailCommunity #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessInspiration #WomenInBusiness #SupportLocal #GrowTogether #EntrepreneurLife #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Dec. 25, 2024

The Rise of 'Pink Friday' and Supporting Small Bus

It’s the last re-air episode, and I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap it up than with one of my all-time favorite guests, Ashley Alderson from The Boutique Hub! 🙌 We dive into her philosophy of community over competition, showing how building a strong business community helps everyone…

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Dec. 25, 2024

REPLAY: COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION WITH ASHLEY ALDERSON

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…

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Dec. 20, 2024

The Power of Gratitude Recognizing Our Employees

#PodcastReplay #Inspiration #UrbanGirlAccessories #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #PositiveMindset #PodcastCommunity #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Teamwork #RetailSuccess #CreativeEntrepreneur #MotivationMondays #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Dec. 18, 2024

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 business from the age of 10. With no prior background in retail, she…

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Dec. 18, 2024

Navigating Markdown and Supply Chain Challenges in

One of my all-time favorite episodes is back with Annie Glenn from Urban Girl Accessories! We first spoke right after COVID, and her positive outlook and silver lining mindset were truly inspiring. Now, with 12 or 13 stores, her journey continues to amaze! In this chat, we dive into how…

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Dec. 13, 2024

Expansive Early Western Themed Store with Mezzanine and Basement

#PodcastReAir #Fillamento #RetailIcon #RetailDesign #SmallBusinessTips #Merchandising #VisualStorytelling #RetailJourney #Entrepreneurship #RetailInspiration #StoreDesign #SmallBusinessSuccess #CreativeRetail #ShopLocal #RetailMentor #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Dec. 11, 2024

The Excitement of Opening a New Retail Space

I’m so excited to re-air one of my absolute favorite episodes with Iris Fuller, the legendary founder of Filamento in San Francisco! If you’re in retail, you know Filamento was the place to be, and hearing Iris share her journey of creating magic in a non-shoppable area was truly inspiring.…

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Dec. 11, 2024

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 and was filled to the brim with furniture, glassware, linens, bath items and eclectic gifts…

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Dec. 6, 2024

Seeking Inspiration Before Gift Shows

#PodcastReAir #RetailExpert #LeonAndLulu #ShopSmall #RetailInspo #RetailTips #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessSuccess #CreativeRetail #RetailDesign #FamilyBusiness #Inspiration #WomenInBusiness #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #RetailAdvice #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Dec. 4, 2024

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 representatives. She is also a heck of a retail shopper and loves to crawl malls,…

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Dec. 4, 2024

Managing Buying Trips and Trade Shows for My Retail

I'm so excited to re-air this conversation with the amazing Mary Liz Curtin! 🙌 She's the powerhouse behind Leon and Lulu, a 15,000 sq. ft. lifestyle store in a former roller-skating rink just outside Detroit. 🛍️🏠 In this episode, Mary Liz dives into her journey of building an independent retail…

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