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Back to SearchEP 222: REINVENTING THE RETAIL CALENDAR
Season 4 Episode 222
In this episode, Michelle walks through how she tackles post-holiday blues in-store and as a buyer—sharing practical merchandising strategies, sale p…
9 months, 1 week ago
WHAT RETAIL LOOKS LIKE NEXT — SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN
Season 4
In this episode, Michelle Sherrier and Susan Esayian catch up after a busy market season and dive into what they’re seeing on showroom floors, in mer…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
EP 221: SHEDDING THE OLD, RESETTING THE PATH, AND TRUSTING WHAT’S NEXT
Season 3 Episode 221
In this episode, Michelle closes out 2025 with a reflective solo episode about change, resilience, and retail. She shares her move from California to…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
EP 220: NEVER SAY NO — BUILDING RETAIL, RELATIONSHIPS & BRAND POWER WITH SEAN JIMENEZ AND RACHEL BLACKWELL
Sean Jimenez is a former retailer turned wholesaler with over 25 years in the industry. He currently manages more than 40 sales reps for a multi-mill…
10 months ago
EP 219: REPLAY: FOREVER FUN WITH NATHAN WALDON
Season 3 Episode 219
This week’s guest is Nathan Waldon, Founder of Everything for Nathan & Co. After a bazillion plus years of product development for the big guys, noth…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
EP 218: WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD A BOOMING LIFESTYLE BRAND WITH LACI HEWETT
Season 3 Episode 218
Laci Hewett is the founder and CEO of Saltwater Boys Company, a premium coastal-inspired boys’ clothing brand based on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
EP 217: REVIVING SMALL TOWNS THROUGH RETAIL & ARTISTRY WITH LANNA TRANTHAM & JANET CALHOUN
Season 3 Episode 217
Lana Trantham runs Grace and Grit, a small-town emporium-style business selling unique kitchen and bath goods, organic pantry staples and handmade pe…
11 months, 1 week ago
EP 216: REPLAY: OWNER/FOUNDER OF SERGE + JANE - JAMIE CARL
Season 3 Episode 216
S+J is a Lifestyle Boutique featuring Men's, Women's, Kids, Pets, Vinyl, Home + Gifts in our 3 story shop, (4 including their open-air rooftop where …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
EP 215: TURNING VINTAGE INTO VISION WITH JULIE SCHWARZ
Season 3 Episode 215
Julie Schwarz is an East Coast native with over 30 years of experience in the service and retail industries. She’s run a catering company, built a fa…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
EP 214 RETAIL ROUNDTABLE WITH MARY LIZ CURTIN MICHAEL SCHULTZ AND ANDREW GAWDUN
Season 3 Episode 214
Mary Liz Curtin is passionate about independent retail. With over 35 years of hands-on experience in the gift, craft, and home industries, her deep u…
1 year ago