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://www.runninggreatstores.com or email Rachel directly at ra****@ru****************.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener nofollow”>Ra****@ru****************.com.
Listen to The Full Episode
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****@ru****************.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/runninggreatstores
- Call her at 614-601-1641
