The Retail Whore
Welcome to The Retail Whore by me, Michelle Sherrier: a podcast of stories and lessons from a life in retail. After decades spent in the retail industry, I’ve seen and done it all. Join me every week as I interview people from all walks of retail, the service industry, the wholesale gift industry, and more. We’ll talk about what drives them, the things they love, and some of the biggest lessons they have learned along the way. Brace yourself for The Retail Whore, a show that entertains and educates!
Podcasting since 2021 • 212 episodes
The Retail Whore
Latest Episodes
EP 208: TAKING RISKS AND CRAFTING SUCCESS WITH GAUGE BAILEY
Gauge and his wife opened their business just over two years ago with a simple idea: support local makers and small businesses while crafting a few products of their own. That 'few' quickly turned into more… a lot more. Today, they make and sel...
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EP 207: THE ART OF CRAFTING CASS WITH DEBRA SZIDON
Cass is a luxury line of leather goods designed and made in California by Debra Szidon. A Jersey girl who now calls California home, Debra blends East Coast sophistication with West Coast ease in every design she creates—from leather handbags t...
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EP 206: CREATING CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY THROUGH RETAIL WITH MEGHAN
Meghan Wagner is the owner of The Go Girl Shoppe, a unique retail store located in Mebane, NC. She began her entrepreneurial journey in 2012 with a mobile shop on wheels, offering a curated selection of home décor and gifts. In 2014, she opened...
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EP 205: BUILDING A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH LINNAEA
Linnaea is the passionate owner of a beloved Santa Cruz institution that has evolved into a creative hub for American-made art, design, and feel-good goods. She first joined the store as a 16-year-old seasonal hire in 1993 and, 16 years later, ...
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EP 204: HIRING SMARTER, NOT HARDER WITH ANDREA HOFFER
Andrea Hoffer is an experienced Talent Acquisition & Management strategist and entrepreneur, passionate about building exceptional teams. As the founder of aha! Talent Experts, she has helped businesses across the country impr...
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