FROM THE RETAIL FLOOR TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE – by Lisa Esteves
by JULIA
PGNO - April 6th, 2011 rsvp@pearlandcompany.com if you want to attend! This story is the perfect example of why we should always have an open mind to networking and consistently follow my #1 rule….when someone tells you to show up, you better show up! It also shows the exact reason why I started my event Professional Girls Night Out. I feel there is a need for more simple and fun networking opportunities whe…
Don’t be Afraid to Admit You Made a Mistake
by Ken Proctor
I love this topic because it is something that I try to always practice. I think there is WAY too much time spent with people arguing over whose to blame or why something isn’t their fault. I look at it like this: I have better things to be doing than spinning my wheels on something that should already be taken care of. To me, it’s a complete waste of time….so rather than argue about who made a mistake, le…
Bootights and Oprah
by Elizabeth Snoddon
There is a very cool new product out called Bootights and we recently received an email from them telling us about all the great feed back they have been getting from the product. Oprah even handed them out as a gift on her show. How cool is that! Check out what this woman had to say. “First, I want you to know I never write to manufacturers, however, I wanted you to know of my thoughts on your product. I was in the O…
K.I.D.S. – K.I.D.S. Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children’s Fund
by JULIA
Great to see K.I.D.S. is getting right to work to help the wonderful nation of Japan…One of my best friends in the whole world is Japanese and I have spent time with her family and hosted her friends when they came to visit Miami. The most amazing thing I admire about Japanese people is their optomistic and positive outlook on life. They are amazingly forgiving, resiliant and strong and have been able to thriv…
The Fastest Way to Improve the Economy: Turn off the TV – turn on the music – get creative – and get on with it!
by Ken Proctor
“Turn off the TV – turn on the music – get creative – and get on with it!” I just love this and it’s so incredibly true!! This reminds me of my first few weeks in the East Village when I moved to NY. As any fellow NYC resident probably knows it can take forever to get an appointment with the cable guy and as much as I was wishing for the internet for work purposes, I never missed the boo…
Relationships – How much do we compromise to keep them going?
by Ken Proctor
I gave Ken this topic because lately I have found myself asking this question in my personal life and in business. I actually asked Ken for his advice based on a specific situation I am dealing with and his advice was so simple and made so much sense. He simply asked me if the relationship was profitable….my answer was yes, so he he then said, “well then you just swallow it” in reference to taking th…
Ponce Collection – The most awesome couple in the bizness!
by JULIA
“The Ponces don’t quit!” – Janice Love it! When I first met Joe and his gang out in Vegas last August, I was definitely a fan of him and his work, but after the last few months of getting to know him and his wife Janice, I have become one of their biggest fans! Joe has spent much of his career designing for brands like L.A.M.B., Tracy Reese, Velvet Angels, K-Swiss and many others but now he has fin…
New Vegan Kids Brand – Chooze
by JULIA
I received an email from Bollare PR telling me the story of a new line of kids shoes called Chooze…I am already a fan because 100% of the profit goes towards an amazing cause, the line is vegan, and it was started by a mom-entrepreneur. All good things! Check out the story below and stay tuned for future updates! Chooze will also be featured in Footwear News this week and Anna tells me they had an amazing show in Veg…
How Hard Can This Be?
by Ken Proctor
Yeah…I would not have been nearly as nice as Ken! I have a real issue with people who have control issues and just love to tell people no and inforce rules. Honestly, most corporations put rules like the one Ken discusses below so that people don’t abuse them, not to be enforced on their regular clients. I am sure the execs would not be happy to find that Ken was treated in such a way, but then again, customer se…
Comments – And the Winner Is…
by JULIA
Great to get the industries support on our article about Toms vs Bobs by Skechers ….Ken and I certainly appreciate it! LinkedIn Groups Group: Footwear News Discussion: And The Winner Is…. Hear Hear Julia, small correction. If we dont speak up and out loud, why post at all. I do hope the main stream press (like in NYC Times, People Magazine, National Enquirer what ever trash people read) picks up the th…
Comments – Death of Customer Service
by JULIA
I hope this will convince John that he needs to write for us more often! He generated quite a bit of buzz with his recent article on Customer Service! Check it out below and don’t be afraid to let us know what you think! LinkedIn Groups Group: Retail Industry Professionals Group Discussion: The Death of Customer Service Hiring good people is far easier than getting customer service out of them just by espousing it…
Comments: China – Now What?
by JULIA
I wanted to share comments posted in various groups that I share articles with on LinkedIn. These comments are in response to Ken’s recent article about China….some great insight and points! Love the feedback! LinkedIn Groups Group: Footwear Industry Discussion: China – Now What? Maybe India is even more than 10 years behind China in Infrastructure development. Posted by Shashank Agraw…
You Scratch My Back and I Will Scratch Mine
by Ken Proctor
I suppose some people are just wired differently because I just don’t understand people who have no problem asking favors and actually being down right annoying about it when they are in need, but when the tables turn they will have nothing to do with helping you. Ken said I would relate to the article this week and boy do I! I have ventured into new industries a couple of time throughout my career and in the beginnin…
China – Now What?
by Ken Proctor
For some reason … this song came to mind and I think it will now officially be my and Ken’s theme song! I like this message Mr. Petty…. ; ) Enjoy and happy Friday!! Yeah Ken! On a roll!! I can’t really add anything to this as I have not yet been to China…I do know that this is definitely a topic of conversation as of lately and I definitely understand the importance. It just reminds me how i…
January – Europe Show Review
by luigi grosso
The European shows sound so cool! I am dying to go….so hopefully soon! For now I am off to brave the nasty NYC weather and see my friends at FFANY which will be a good time as always. Thanks to Luigi for bringing us a first hand look at the Europe shows…Love it! -Julia January – Europe Show Review I just returned from the first round of European Shows – Pitti, BBB, Premium, Who’s Next and Premier Vision…
