So, in Blog #34, I talked about how working for an independent ownerwas great. In this blog I want to talk about why my fatherhood experience was very amazing The big day Fast forward to Sept. 11, 1987. We had taken the birthing classes to be prepared for James’s arrival. It was fun meeting other couples.… Continue reading My Fatherhood Experience was very Amazing – Blog #35
Working for an Independent Owner was Great – Blog #34
So, in Blog #33 I talked about stay focused when you are successful . In this blog I want to talk about how working for an independent owner was great. As I said earlier,when you are an independent owner, you really have to watch your cash flow. It’s your money you are dealing with and not some… Continue reading Working for an Independent Owner was Great – Blog #34
Stay Focused when you are successful – Blog #33
So, in Blog #32 I talked about learnings from my first footwear mentor. In this blog I want to talk about How you should stay focused when you are successful. So with Jim Being a great mentor and me the sponge, the store was starting to have really great business. The Los Altos Town Crier started… Continue reading Stay Focused when you are successful – Blog #33
Learnings from my First Footwear Mentor – Blog #32
In Blog #31 I talked about how Weddings are great team bonding events. In this blog I want to share Learnings from my first Footwear Mentor. Jim offered me the job when he interviewed me. It was more money than what Cincinnati Shoe Company paid me and the store was located in Downtown Los Altos. It… Continue reading Learnings from my First Footwear Mentor – Blog #32
Weddings are Great Team Bonding Events – Blog #31
In Blog #30 I talked about why you Should Never Assume. In this blog I want to talk about how Weddings are great Team Bonding Events The Bay Area was my home now. Louis came up one week pretty close to a year out from his wedding . It was like old times. Since Rodders closing,… Continue reading Weddings are Great Team Bonding Events – Blog #31
Why you Should Never Assume – Blog #30
In Blog #29 I talked about why you should keep your options open. In this blog I want to talk about why you Should Never Assume. Nordstrom was a bust, but I had an interview lined up with Jim from Naturalizer. The next day Homer calls me and tells me that loss prevention determined we… Continue reading Why you Should Never Assume – Blog #30
Why you Should Keep your Options Open – Blog #29
So, in Blog #28 I talked about focusing on your Job and avoid Distractions. In this blog I want to talk about why you should keep your options open. So Nordstrom was the place to be if you were in shoes. Word on the street was a good salesperson could make twice the amount a shoe… Continue reading Why you Should Keep your Options Open – Blog #29
Focus on your job and Avoid Distractions – Blog #28
In Blog #27 I talked about Do your own research ahead of time. In this blog I want to talk about Focus on your job and Avoid distractions. Homer calls me after I get a chance to settle in and informs me the store has a shrinkage problem. Usually problems with shrinkage are caused by… Continue reading Focus on your job and Avoid Distractions – Blog #28
Do your own Research Ahead of time – Blog #27
So, in Blog #26 I talked about friendships to be thankful for. In this blog I want to talk about why you should Do your own Research Ahead of time. And no, this blog isn’t about my first marriage, well maybe a little bit. Diane and I were getting married in June 1985 and it was May.… Continue reading Do your own Research Ahead of time – Blog #27
Friendships to be thankful for – Blog #26
So, in Blog #25 I talked about how to maximize hot items in the market. In this blog for Thanksgiving, I want to talk about Friendships to be Thankful for Bryon Bryon is my oldest and dearest friend. I would do anything for this guy and I know he would do anything for me as well. While… Continue reading Friendships to be thankful for – Blog #26