154 episodes

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!

The Retail Whore Michelle Sherrier

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 33 Ratings

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!

    EP 153: EXCITING UPCOMING SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHELLE

    EP 153: EXCITING UPCOMING SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS WITH MICHELLE

    Send us a Text Message.MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!As promised, I’m back with another solo show! Here, I discuss a bunch of things coming up for me, and also some thi...

    • 31 min
    EP 152: PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE WITH TARA THORN

    EP 152: PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE WITH TARA THORN

    Send us a Text Message.MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!Tara Thorn started her jewelry business, Cedar and Cypress Designs, after living in Haiti for five years. Seeing th...

    • 50 min
    EP 151: BRIDGING THE GAP FOR BRANDS, DESIGNERS, AND CREATIVES WITH MICHELE DOTY

    EP 151: BRIDGING THE GAP FOR BRANDS, DESIGNERS, AND CREATIVES WITH MICHELE DOTY

    Send us a Text Message.MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!Michele Doty has been in sales for 30+ years, spending the first half learning and mastering her sales, presentatio...

    • 46 min
    EP 150: BRANDING IN A NEW GENERATION WITH ALEC SAMMANN

    EP 150: BRANDING IN A NEW GENERATION WITH ALEC SAMMANN

    Send us a Text Message.This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands.Alec Samman is the President and CEO of Peepers, a 4th generation family run eyewear company. Alec and his sister Lindsay joined the business as owners a litt...

    • 56 min
    EP 149: A BIG HEART FOR RETAIL WITH PATRICK KEISER

    EP 149: A BIG HEART FOR RETAIL WITH PATRICK KEISER

    Send us a Text Message.This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines.Patrick Keiser is the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Heart on Main Street. Following a career as a high school educator, Patrick entered the wholesale industry in 2016 with a passion for making a difference in communities. After several years of learning within the wholesale i...

    • 43 min
    EP 148: ONE POWERFUL PLATTER WITH NORA FLEMING

    EP 148: ONE POWERFUL PLATTER WITH NORA FLEMING

    Send us a Text Message.This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands.Nora’s story began with a pivotal "a-ha moment" in 2004 at her pottery shop just outside of Chicago, Illinois, where she noticed women returning month after m...

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
33 Ratings

33 Ratings

Miranda Murderino ,

Such A Valuable Resource

I have learned so much from Michelle and her guests!

slh987 ,

Retail Merchandising Magic!

Michelle’s podcast is one of the few platforms out there for retailers, merchandisers, and other small business owners to listen, brainstorm, and daydream new strategies for success!

Monica2718 ,

Love this podcast!

So many gems shared in this podcast! Thanks Michelle for sharing with us!

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