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Today, I was able to speak with a group of students within the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to give back to a college that has supported so much of my career. Professors who truly care about the wellbeing of every student and their contribution to their field. The focus today was once again on networking and the impact of a Global Supply Chain. As once a student in the college, the importance of networking was not only highlighted but put into action by many networking events with industry leaders and alum. A practice that at its core is about relationships. Businesses don’t just increase profit margin by being robots, they are able to increase sales and margins from the building of relationships. From a supply chain/ purchasing perspective, networking is part of the negotiation process. Understanding the culture of a company that you are going to partner with and having a relationship with them that one can trust and build. As a graduate of the University and an alumni board member for HRSM it reiterates the importance of these conversations. Whether you work in a restaurant or work in a manufacturing facility, the foundation of the business improving is based on the relationships internally and externally. As always, a special thanks to cliff arthur Tina Weeks Weaver Kevin Ayres Mike Watson, Ed.D Who’s in your Network?!

Get ready for a whirlwind adventure - Walmart Associates / Shareholder Week in NWA! A time when success and struggle stories from the retail front lines echo through every corridor. It's not just a grand gala for Walmart associates, but a chance for local professionals and the community to reflect on the driving force that fuels our locality. Walmart isn't just a company; it's the heartbeat of our community. With NWA recently weathering tornadoes and severe storms, and the influx of visitors this week, expect a hustle and bustle at every turn. But in the midst of the chaos, let's take a moment to appreciate the resilience. Let's acknowledge the power of Walmart, a company that stands tall in our part of the world. As you navigate through the busy streets this week, I challenge you to not just rush by, but to pause, observe, and appreciate the remarkable influence of Walmart in our lives. Walmart Associates / Shareholder Week – it's more than just a corporate event, it's a testament to our community's tenacity and spirit.

Alan Haig sat down with one of his long-time mentors (and former boss), Michael Maroone. Listen in as Mike shares his insights into navigating the opportunities and challenges of auto retail. Spoiler alert: Mike emphasizes focusing on the guest experience and continuously improving skills. He also advises aspiring professionals to build relationships, treat people well, and become students of the business. https://lnkd.in/eAFvY6Q3

Informative discussion!

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What are some common challenges of being a department manager in the retail industry? ?? As a department manager you act as an intermediary between the team and the store manager, so you commonly do not have as much time to fulfill your own tasks as you would like. You have to manage the needs of the team, tasks delegated by your manager, and still find time to monitor sell-through and partner with the merchants for assortment needs to ensure the teams success.

The experience/stock/service and customer focus that you get from an independent company.

Effectively managing F&I poses a challenge for numerous dealerships striving for peak performance. Shaka Dyson excels in guiding the intricacies of F&I operations, aiding dealerships in optimizing revenue and efficiency within this pivotal aspect of their business. #shakadyson #dealershipsolutions #carsales

ICSC Las Vegas #3 in the books for myself. Here are some Industry (and show) themes / topics of what I heard: I?n?d?u?s?t?r?y?: ? Different #landlords have different opinions on what they think will become of bankruptcy /rumors for brands (JOANN Stores, Red Lobster, etc) ? Many producers emphasized the overall number of transactions are continuing to decline for them ? EVERYONE WANTS SPACE (shocker) - Pads/inline/endcap, you name it T?h?e? S?h?o?w?: ? Sun/Mon are the true days, with Tue clearing out by noon. ? Still significantly more expensive than Retail Live! ? The shuttles are a life saver to the hotels (only if you are on early enough) #cincyretail #ColliersRetail #Retail #CRE #Commercialrealestate #Colliers #ICSC

Want to increase your sales? Try saying NO. Here’s why: Saying "no" makes you more desirable and creates exclusivity. Exclusive is desirable. McDonald’s is everywhere, so it's not exclusive. Nobu has only 39 locations, so it's exclusive. When you tell a client or a customer that you can’t do something, it makes your product or service more desirable. They’ll want you more because they can’t have you. It's the principle of scarcity. People want what they can’t have. So, practice saying no. It'll make your product or service more desirable. And you'll close more deals. #SayNoToIncreaseSales #ExclusivityEqualsDesirability #EmbraceScarcityPrinciple #ExclusiveOfferings #BoostSalesWithNo #SayingNoIncreasesDemand #DesirabilityThroughLimitation #MasteringTheArtOfNo #ClosingDealsWithScarcity #DemandGenerationStrategy