Partnering for Progress & Education!

The retail industry often feels like a rollercoaster ride, fraught with challenges like closures, inventory complexities, rising costs, and fierce competition. Finding the silver lining can seem daunting.

So this post is everything BUT negative. In fact this is a testament to the power of partnership and forward-thinking collaboration.

This is a personal story of building an education series for a very unique community comprised of closeouts and liquidation enthusiasts!

It all began with a simple note from one of our attendees, Damian Polak , the visionary Founder behind Nice Find Wholesale . He had reached out to ASD Market Week , to simply say hello, introduce himself, and note that he loved the show and was ready to connect!

The timing was perfect as I was just asked to do season 2 podcast for my company called "Let's Talk a Little Shop" , which I gladly took on! I knew I wanted the season to be dedicated to shedding light on those who are in the trenches and make things happen within the retail space. However, there was one minor detail...I had no idea what I was doing as I was new to the podcast space.

All I knew, was that Damian would be perfect and I wanted him as my first guest!

From our very first interaction, I was struck by Damian's genuine appreciation for innovation and his forward-thinking approach to business. His passion for advancing the retail and wholesale industry was palpable, and it quickly became evident that we shared a common vision - connect our industry through open .discussions and networking.

As the relationship with Nice Find Wholesale grew, an idea emerged for an educational seminar series—a platform to share insights, tips, and tricks with the wider retail and wholesale community.

Thus, The ASD Market Week Liquidation & Closeout Educational Series was born.

This series wasn't just about showcasing the expertise of a single individual; it was a collaborative effort that brought together industry specialists from various backgrounds.

Damian brought on board a variety of key industry leaders who built their business from the ground up and showcase a lot of grit! Truth be told, I am pretty sure that had it not been for Damian's relationship with these gentlemen, half of them would not have been interested in meeting. His relationship with the community allowed us to set up the very first zoom meeting!

Meet the players:

• Travis Vosika , President of StockUpUSA, AKA The King of Velocity. He'll show you how to accelerate your business with velocity!
• Kyle Graves , CEO of Synergy Freight, AKA King of Shipping! He'll help you reduce costs while improving communication one shipment at a time!
• John Dugan, Founder of Resale Rabbit, AKA King of Reselling! He'll show you the ins and outs of reselling and making profits!

And of course, I wanted to help and was able to bring in perspectives from both a buyer and seller to get a unique overview of the market. I leaned on two powerhouse players who live and breathe the business!

Meet the players:

• Jason Kole , VP of Business Development of Kole Imports & Closeouts . AKA King of making retailers money through the right product mix! He'll show you how to bring product variety to your store to make more profits!
• Seth Marks , SVP of Extreme Sourcing of Big Lots . AKA King of the Closeout Space! He'll show you how to find quality partnerships so you can succeed in the retail space.

This group of renowned experts hit the stage, and generously shared their knowledge and experiences for our community to enjoy!

I invite you to watch, share, and engage with all 6 episodes on the Nice Find Wholesale YouTube channel.

Check out the Series Here: https://www.youtube.com/@NiceFindWholesale

ASD MARKET WEEK, a 4 day B2B orderwriting tradeshow, offers an unparalleled opportunity to access over 1800 vendors covering 1 million product offerings such as general merchandise, gifts, home décor, hardware & Tools, pets, outdoor décor, seasonal goods, general merchandise, apparel, and much more – all under one roof. It's the ultimate destination to source products at competitive prices and elevate your business to new heights.?Contact me for all the details: [email protected]

Next Showdates: Aug 4th - 7th, 2024 and March 9th - 12, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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