Matt Triest is an entrepreneur, retailer, and small business owner with more than 15 years of experience in retail and e-commerce. He is the owner of Be Charmed, an independent gift shop in Medfield, Massachusetts, where he has spent almost a decade creating a unique shopping experience.
Throughout his entrepreneurial career, Matt has owned and operated businesses across several industries, including a toy store, a pet store, and an online and wholesale clothing and jewelry business. He also successfully later sold his toy store. Matt is passionate about small business, retail, merchandising, customer experience, e-commerce, and finding new opportunities to grow and bring ideas to life.
In this episode, Michelle sits down with Matt to explore his journey from opening his first toy store at just 16 years old to building multiple retail businesses and growing Be Charmed. Matt shares his experiences with buying, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service, along with the lessons he's learned about taking risks, adapting to change, and finding new opportunities in retail.
What's Inside:
How Matt started his first retail business at 16 and turned his passion into a career.
The challenges and lessons of building multiple businesses, managing inventory, and selling his toy store.
How Matt continues to grow Be Charmed through thoughtful merchandising, customer experience, and new retail opportunities.
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