Tag: Arden Fair

In Blog #120  I talked about about settling into a new position. In this blog I want to talk about what is the gameplan. Scott came to the store the next day and walked the floor with me. He pointed out the hot brands and explained the demographics of the store. The customers liked the tailored… Continue reading What is the Gameplan – Blog #121

In Blog# 120 I talked about my transfer to Bay Area 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 great personality. Both… Continue reading Settling in to a New Position – Blog #120

In Blog# 118  I talked about how good-byes are tough. In this blog I want to talk about my transfer to Bay Area 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 neighbor… Continue reading Transfer to Bay Area Checklist – Blog #119

In Blog# 117 I talked about why its better to be humble. In this blog I want to talk about how goodbyes are tough. So I accepted the Palo Alto position. Now the hard part, saying good bye to the team. People always say “I’m not saying good-bye, but see you around”. That may be true, but the… Continue reading Goodbyes are tough -Blog #118

In Blog# 116  I talked about if you fail to plan you plan to fail. In this blog I want to talk about why its betterto be humble. So I was on a good roll with my results for this department. I usually had good visits when Corporate visitors came down, as I always prepared for them and… Continue reading Better to be Humble – Blog #117

In Blog# 115 I talked about having a strong vision. In this blog I want to talk about how If you fail to plan you plan to fail. We had an amazing Half Yearly event and even better Anniversary event. For the half yearly event I bought some great closeout buys in the active area and fashion… Continue reading If You Fail to Plan you Plan to Fail Blog #116

In Blog# 114 I talked about more change in the East Bay. In this blog I want to talk about having a strong vision.   Geevy was our regional, and he handed out a Self-Empowerment card I carried with me at all times. For me it was a reminder. So many times we get caught in the… Continue reading Having a Strong Vision – Blog #115

In Blog #113  I talked to just say no to revenge. In this blog I want to talk about more change in the East bay. Kent decides to join the Peace Corps in Armenia. Right before June Half Yearly. It stirred a lot of emotions for me. I really liked Kent. He taught me a lot… Continue reading More change in the East Bay – Blog #114

In Blog #112 I talked about Different Styles to learn from. In this blog I want to talk to just say no to revenge. I was learning a lot from my new RMM and incorporated the past knowledge I learned from my other mentors. Things were going really good. Had a great team, business was great as… Continue reading Just say no to revenge – Blog #113

In Blog 111 I talked about acommunication breakdown. In this blog I want to talk about Different Styles to learn from So I had a great Merchandiser in the Kid’s area and was lucky enough to have three strong Merchandisers in the Women’s area as well. All of them had different styles and I learned from each… Continue reading Different Styles to learn from – Blog #112