Today’s Guest

MARIE WIDMYER

It all started with a denim wrap skirt and a blue ribbon.

At just 10 years old, I won first place for a skirt I made myself — and that blue ribbon lit the spark that became a lifelong love for fashion and retail.

Fast forward to today, and that same passion drives me to help retailers create blue ribbon experiences for their customers — the kind that stand out, feel personal, and keep people coming back.

In the latest episode of my new podcast, I talk about:

🪨 Why every great retail team needs rocks (steady, reliable team members)
🌟 And rock stars (those who connect, close, and make it happen)
🎀 And how Running Great Stores helps brands build both — while creating experiences worthy of a blue ribbon

To learn more about Running Great Stores, visit us at https://runninggreatstores.com or email Rachel directly at ****@****************es.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”>Ra****@****************es.com.

 

Listen to The Full Episode

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE

Key Takeaways

📣 Retail teams need both.

🪨 The rocks — your steady eddies. Reliable. Consistent. They keep the store running.

🌟 The rock stars — the closers. They know the products, connect with customers, and make it happen.

Resources Mentioned

  • Shop Marmalade 
    • https://www.marmalade
    • Visit shop locations
      • Coeur d’Alene, ID (Marie’s Boutique & Marmalade)
      • Savannah, GA
      • Seattle, WA
      • Brooklyn, NY
  • Connect with Rachel Williamson
    • Ra****@****************es.com
    • https://www.linkedin.com/runninggreatstores
    • Call her at 614-601-1641

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