Soleman
my journey
in the footwear industry
that lead me to Zappos
About me, Mike...
I’m a Senior Director at Zappos.com
This is my journey on how I got here…from the beginning. I’m writing twice a week sharing my story and tips along the way for those who want to get in into the shoe and apparel industry, already in the industry looking for insights, or for those who just want to see my comic strips from a shoe dog who’s been around the block. Enjoy!
My Latest Blogs Below.
Zappos calls again in 2002 #171
Blog #170 I talked about how my Target journey begins in Milpitas. In this blog I want to talk about when Zappos calls again in 2002. Zappos 1 ½ years later Fred calls me again in 2002. We had a nice chat and he said they really needed someone with
My Target journey begins in Milpitas #170
Blog #169 I talked about three reps who stayed in touch. In this blog I want to talk about how my Target journey begins in Milpitas. Nordstrom lessons Nordstrom was an amazing experience and I met so many great people along the way. A lot of the things I learned
Three Reps who Stayed in Touch #169
Blog #168 I talked about the quote These Mountains you are carrying. In this blog I want to talk about three reps who stayed in touch. As a buyer you always wonder who your true friends are. By true friend, I don’t mean like when you were younger and hung
These Mountains you Are Carrying #168
Blog #167 I talked about my time with Nordstrom is done. In this blog I want to talk about The quote These Mountains you are carrying “These Mountains you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb” -Najwa Zebian. This quote resonated with me. The weight I had been carrying
My Time with Nordstrom is done #167
Blog #166 I talked about why it’s Best to have options to make decisions. In this blog I want to talk about my time with Nordstrom is done. In the last blog I mentioned I decided to talk to the GM for Northern California. We had a really good relationship
Best to have options to make decisions #166
Blog #165 I talked about how Nordstrom Consolidations sealed the deal. In this blog I want to talk about why it’s Best to have options to make decisions Bill decides to leave Nordstrom for REI. That was disappointing but I probably was going to leave soon too. Our 2nd Asst.
…just sharing my story and tips from my footwear career.
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