Videos

Nov. 13, 2024

Mentorship and Building a Home Decor Business

Mentorship and Building a Home Decor Business

I just wrapped up an amazing podcast episode with Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti, the creative minds behind Lily & Marigold Home + Design! 🌸 With over 20 years of experience between them, these lifelong friends opened up about building their business, using storytelling in their displays, and juggling the…

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Nov. 13, 2024

CREATING BEAUTIFUL SPACES & A THRIVING BUSINESS W/ MARY & JESSICA OF LILY & MARIGOLD HOME & DESIGN

CREATING BEAUTIFUL SPACES & A THRIVING BUSINESS W/ MARY & JESSICA  OF LILY & MARIGOLD HOME & DESIGN

Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti are lifelong friends and passionate designers with over 20 years of combined experience. They founded Lily & Marigold Home + Design on a shared belief: women can thrive in their careers, embrace motherhood, and create beautiful, functional spaces that truly feel like home. At Lily…

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Nov. 8, 2024

Challenges of Maintaining Store Cleanliness and Organization

Challenges of Maintaining Store Cleanliness and Organization

#Podcast #HighSchoolReunion #CreativeLife #MCDesignCollaboration#FuturePlans #MCDesignCollaboration #CreativeJourney #Merchandising #RetailTherapy #DesignInspiration #EntrepreneurLife #LasVegasShowroom #CommunityFeedback #BusinessGrowth#storedesign #StoreDisplay #RetailStores#RetaiLife #RetailAdvice #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore

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Nov. 6, 2024

Navigating a Retail to Wholesale Transition for MC Design

Navigating a Retail to Wholesale Transition for MC Design

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into my recent 40th high school reunion and all the fun memories that came flooding back! 🎓✨ Plus, I’m sharing what life has been like since my move to Oregon—spoiler alert: it’s been a wild ride! I also chat about the importance of recharging…

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Nov. 6, 2024

FALL RECAP - SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE

FALL RECAP - SOLO SHOW WITH MICHELLE

In this solo show, Michelle recaps her 40th high school reunion and what it was like to geek out over retail with her former classmates...without her old insecurities. She catches everyone up on what’s been going on since the move to Oregon and living life at a much slower pace.…

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Nov. 1, 2024

Navigating the Off Season Maintaining the Business and Retaining Talent

Navigating the Off Season  Maintaining the Business and Retaining Talent

#MountainGardener #WattersGardenCenter #Gardening #PodcastRecorded #Inspiration #PlantLovers #GardeningTips #GardenLife #NatureLovers #SustainableLiving #PlantParenthood #LandscapeDesign #GreenThumb #GardenCommunity #Retail #RetailDesign #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #SmallBuisness #SmallBuisnessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore #Mcdesigncollaboration

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Oct. 30, 2024

TALES FROM THE MOUNTAIN GARDENER WITH KEN LAIN

TALES FROM THE MOUNTAIN GARDENER WITH KEN LAIN

Ken Lain is known by his friends as 'The Mountain Gardener'. His weekly garden advice is featured by Prescott Living and Prescott Woman Magazines, the Daily Courier, Prescott eNews, and Signals AZ Newspapers. Ken is passionate about plants, creative landscape design, and spreading the good news that gardening is healthy…

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Oct. 30, 2024

Finding Inspiration for Home and Garden Upgrades

Finding Inspiration for Home and Garden Upgrades

I’m thrilled to share my latest podcast episode with Ken Lain, aka 'The Mountain Gardener'! 🌄✨ Ken, the owner of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ, opens up about his amazing journey from banking to embracing his passion for gardening. In this episode, we dive into how he keeps his…

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Oct. 25, 2024

Knitters, Crafters, and the Wine Bar A Thriving Community

Knitters, Crafters, and the Wine Bar  A Thriving Community

#Podcast #YarnFarmKingston #YarnShopWineBar #FiberArts #YarnShop #WineBar #EntrepreneurLife #HudsonValley #CreativeSpaces #Retail #RetailDesign #Design #Display #Merchandising #VisualMerchandising #MerchandisingAdvice #MerchandisingTips #RetailMerchandising #StoreDesign #StoreDisplay #RetailStores #RetailLife

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Oct. 23, 2024

WHERE YARN AND WINE COLLIDE WITH JOCELYN SONGCO

WHERE YARN AND WINE COLLIDE WITH JOCELYN SONGCO

Jocelyn Songco is the founder and owner of Yarn Farm Kingston, a yarn shop and wine bar in New York's Hudson Valley, two hours north of NYC. Prior to Yarn Farm, Jocelyn worked at a private foundation for over a dozen years, investing in social entrepreneurs in emerging markets, primarily…

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Oct. 23, 2024

Navigating the Costs of a Wine and Beer License for a Restaurant

Navigating the Costs of a Wine and Beer License for a Restaurant

I just wrapped up an amazing conversation with Jocelyn Songco, the brilliant founder of Yarn Farm Kingston! We dived into her incredible journey of creating a unique yarn shop and wine bar in the beautiful Hudson Valley. From her creative inspiration to how she came up with the fun name…

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Oct. 18, 2024

The Surprising Popularity of Paper Taper Candles

The Surprising Popularity of Paper Taper Candles

#RetailerRoundtable #AnnieGlenn #JamieCarl #MichaelSchultz #RetailStories #Podcast #EntrepreneurLife #ShopTalk #RetailBusiness #RetailInspiration #RetailTrends #LasVegasShow #HolidaySeason #CreativeRetail #RetailCommunity #BusinessInspiration #EntrepreneurJourney #Retail #RetailMerchandising #RetailDesign #StoreDesign #StoreDisplay #Design #Display #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore

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Oct. 18, 2024

30 Years of Retail Success From a Mall Kiosk to a Multi Concept Business

30 Years of Retail Success  From a Mall Kiosk to a Multi Concept Business

#RetailerRoundtable #AnnieGlenn #JamieCarl #MichaelSchultz #RetailStories #Podcast #EntrepreneurLife #ShopTalk #RetailBusiness #RetailInspiration #RetailTrends #LasVegasShow #HolidaySeason #CreativeRetail #RetailCommunity #BusinessInspiration #EntrepreneurJourney #Retail #RetailMerchandising #RetailDesign #StoreDesign #StoreDisplay #Design #Display #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore

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Oct. 18, 2024

Reflections on Social Media Presence and Discomfort with Being on Camera

Reflections on Social Media Presence and Discomfort with Being on Camera

#RetailerRoundtable #AnnieGlenn #JamieCarl #MichaelSchultz #RetailStories #Podcast #EntrepreneurLife #ShopTalk #RetailBusiness #RetailInspiration #RetailTrends #LasVegasShow #HolidaySeason #CreativeRetail #RetailCommunity #BusinessInspiration #EntrepreneurJourney #Retail #RetailMerchandising #RetailDesign #StoreDesign #StoreDisplay #Design #Display #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessAdvice #RetailTips #RetailStore

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Oct. 16, 2024

Fascinating Insights into Diverse Retail Experiences

Fascinating Insights into Diverse Retail Experiences

I’m thrilled to bring you our second Retailer Roundtable with three amazing guests—Annie Glenn (Urban Girl Annie), Jamie Carl, and Michael Schultz! 🌟 We dive into what they’ve been up to over the past couple of years, sharing their unique stories about starting their stores and how they approach retail…

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Oct. 16, 2024

RETAILER ROUNDTABLE WITH ANNIE GLENN, JAMIE CARL, AND MICHAEL SCHULTZ

RETAILER ROUNDTABLE WITH ANNIE GLENN, JAMIE CARL, AND MICHAEL SCHULTZ

Annie Glenn (also known as Urban Girl Annie) started her company LG Retail Enterprises back in 1994 and has been doing retail ever since. Although Annie majored in literature in college, she knew she wanted to own a business since she was 10 years old. With no prior background in…

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Oct. 16, 2024

Embracing the Vegas Show Season

Embracing the Vegas Show Season

I’m thrilled to bring you our second Retailer Roundtable with three amazing guests—Annie Glenn (Urban Girl Annie), Jamie Carl, and Michael Schultz! 🌟 We dive into what they’ve been up to over the past couple of years, sharing their unique stories about starting their stores and how they approach retail…

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Oct. 16, 2024

Embracing the Personal Touch in Social Media Marketing

Embracing the Personal Touch in Social Media Marketing

I’m thrilled to bring you our second Retailer Roundtable with three amazing guests—Annie Glenn (Urban Girl Annie), Jamie Carl, and Michael Schultz! 🌟 We dive into what they’ve been up to over the past couple of years, sharing their unique stories about starting their stores and how they approach retail…

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Oct. 11, 2024

Lessons Learned from Starting a Retail Business with an Artist Collaborator

Lessons Learned from Starting a Retail Business with an Artist Collaborator

#franchise #aldeahome #babyregistry #strollerdemo #organicnursery #Podcast #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #CommunityFirst #ShopLocal #SmallBusiness #Inspiration #RetailDesign #WomenEmpowerment #SupportLocal #retail #retaildesign #design#display #merchandising #visualmerchandising #retaildisplay #retailadvice #retaileducation #retailstoreadvise #storiesandlessons #retailstories

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Oct. 9, 2024

A SANCTUARY IN THE CITY WITH JOHANNA BIALKIN

A SANCTUARY IN THE CITY WITH JOHANNA BIALKIN

In 2005, Johanna Bialkin moved to San Francisco, seeking solace from the bustle of New York City and her sojourn in digital media. While the allure of SF's tech industry didn't captivate her, the promise of a tight-knit community did. She longed for connections forged in genuine conversations, for friendships…

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Oct. 9, 2024

Designing a Nostalgic Rock and Roll Themed Kids Room

Designing a Nostalgic Rock and Roll Themed Kids Room

I’m so excited to share my conversation with Johanna Bialkin, the brilliant founder of Aldea Home, dropping tomorrow! ✨ We talk all about her journey from NYC to San Francisco, how she turned her vision of creating a cozy “village” shopping experience into a reality, and how she built a…

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Oct. 4, 2024

From Retail to Wholesale- My Journey in Product Development and Place Branding

From Retail to Wholesale- My Journey in Product Development and Place Branding

#podcast #founderstory #businesssuccess #sanfrancisco #localartists #shoplocal #haightandashbury #haightst #smallbusiness #haight #bayarea #california #bayareaartists #community #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalartists #localbusiness #supportlocal #sf #art #shoplocal #cadeauami #localart #sanfranciscoart #retail #retaildesign #design #display #retaillife #mcdesigncollaboration

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Oct. 2, 2024

Exploring the 'Welcome' Concept in Business Branding

Exploring the 'Welcome' Concept in Business Branding

I had an amazing conversation with Robert Emmons, founder of SF Mercantile, and I can’t wait for you to hear it! 🙌✨ Robert shared his inspiring journey—from starting in his garage to creating a successful business that celebrates the local culture and artists of San Francisco. We talked about the…

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Oct. 2, 2024

KEEPING RETAIL LOCAL WITH ROBERT EMMONS

KEEPING RETAIL LOCAL WITH ROBERT EMMONS

SF Mercantile began in 2008 with the objective of producing high-quality San Francisco gifts and keepsakes designed by local artists. Their products celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture that is unique to California, and all of their items are designed by artists who live in the San Francisco Bay area.…

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