In Blog #129 I talked about about the Nordstrom buying system. In this blog I want to talk about how Team Bonding is Good for Morale Daryl came by 4 tickets to a 49er game. It was against the Eagles so it would be a great game. Steve Young was…
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Blog #129 Nordstrom Buyers were based in each store
In Blog #128 I talked about about having a good partner. In this blog I want to talk about how Nordstrom had buyers for each store Nordstrom had their buyers work in the store they bought for. We also managed the department. The reason why this worked so well was…
Blog #119 Having Great Vendor relationships
In Blog 118 I talked about having a great “Right Arm”. In this blog I want to talk about having great vendor relationships’ Growing up I felt my dad “knew everything” about most subjects. He could fix anything. Plumbing, electrical, yard stuff you name it. If the lawn mower went…
Blog #118 Having a great “Right Arm”
In Blog 117 I talked about Building a great Palo Alto team. In this blog I wanted to talk about The importance of having a great “Right Arm” to help you out. The floor was starting to gel and business was starting to get better in the process. My First…
Blog #117 Building a Great team
In Blog 116 I talked about a defining moment in my career. In this blog I wanted to talk about Building a great Palo Alto team. I started giving people reviews on their Strengths and Opportunities. From there I started ranking the floor accordingly. It created pretty high tensions with…
Blog #116 A Defining Moment
In Blog# 115 I talked about being present in the moment. In this blog I wanted to talk about a defining moment in my career. Nora was frustrated that our business was still tough. I was frustrated our business was still tough. She would come down with a forced smile…
Blog #115 Being Present
In Blog 114 I talked about how I made my game plan in the new store. In this blog I wanted to talk about being present in the moment. One of the hot items on the floor was a little ankle boot from Munro called the “Demi Boot”. It was…
Blog #114 What’s the Gameplan?
In Blog #113 I talked about about getting to know everyone at the new store. In this blog I want to talk about how I developed my game plan for the new store. Scott came to the store the next day and walked the floor with me. He pointed out…
Blog #113 Settling in
In Blog# 112 I talked about my transfer checklist. In this blog I want to talk about settling in to a new position. I arrive at the store the following week. I meet the two Pacesetters on the floor Andre the Palo Alto Veteran and Jeff an up and coming salesperson with a…
Blog #112 Transfer Checklist
In Blog# 111 I talked about how good-byes are tough. In this blog I want to talk about transfer checklist items There was so much to do in the transfer. Had to coordinate the movers, figure out the kids schools and find a place to live. We found some renters through a…