This journey of finding outlets while growing one of the hottest brands in America is fun. Finding time to stay on track. be a mom, a wife and to step outside of my box to create another niche in what is still a prominent industry is totally awesome!

The Retail Couch is going to be the go to place to hear about brands, learn from key industry folks from showroom principals to manufacturers and tradeshow employees. If you or you know someone trying to break in to gift, spa, outdoor, luggage/travel and home -- they'll want to listen weekly.

Thanks for sticking with me and I can't wait to share more of what's to come!!

Episode 2 : The Retail Couch

Today we talk to a rep who takes socail media and marketing to another level...but, she wasn't always a rep. The fun journey she took to working with one of the top showrooms in the gift and home industry. 

Check out this episode!

The Retail Couch

A podcast dedicated to what I love to do and the people I do it with. Celebrating the Gift, Home, Outdoor/Travel, Spa/Resort and Natural industries.

Check out this episode!

The end is near...

There is nothing more rewarding then being on my last day of a journal I started for all important work notes on January 1, 2014. 

I love that I've filled it with new contacts, expired credit cards, key account notes, the growth of my companies that I have the honor to work with and help grow.

The photo you see here is what I wrote on that first day almost 12 most ago. It was my mantra for the year and I continue to strive to be of value.

Creating new avenues of success is what my vision is for the next 2-3 years. These 7 have gone by fast and while 2014 is closing... I see huge gains for 2015. Professionally, personally, physically. The 3 P's will take me to being the best I can be from here to my last breath.

Take on a new skill, set your future in motion and never give up. 

Wishing you a great holiday season and a wonderful start to 2015!

Thanks for reading!
Michele

Back on track

It's amazing how life can just take over and believe me I'm present for every bit of it. Being a mom, a wife, meal cooker, and managing my business - I truly feel blessed. 

I've got some great things coming and some new articles I'll be writing. 

For now, it Sunday and I'm getting back on track. 

 

One foot in front of the other...

About to start testing and running in these two fine shoes. Both different, but both supposedly have a minimal stride. 

Excited to try them out and tell you all what shoe feels better and on what type of trails. 

Skora & Salomon are both brands that I really like. Skora is making a step into the minimal market and a local Portland company. 

Happy almost Friday all! 

Keep running!

Hey -- if you like photography, food, kids and the outdoors then stop by my Instagram profile.

Hope you all enjoy a fabulous weekend and I'd love to follow you back.

Cheers,
Michele