Episode 187: Genuinely pay it forward, with Melissa Gonzalez.
Melissa is a former Wall Street executive and now the founder of The Lion\u2019esque Group, a firm of pop-up shop experts who have produced more than 100 retail experiences in New York City, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons. Some of her clients include brands such as COTY / Marc Jacobs, CAT Footwear, J. Hilburn, and Food52. Melissa shares her experiences in her book, \u201cThe Pop-Up Paradigm: How Brands Can Build Human Connections in a Digital Age.\u201d Melissa was awarded \u201cInnovator of the Year\u201d for pop-up retail experiences by Retail Touchpoints in 2015. She is the co-founder of THE MARKET at the Roger Smith Hotel, and an advisor to startups, TheStoreFront.com, and Fotofwd. She is also a guest blogger on pop-up and immersive retail strategies for various outlets.
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nMelissa lists out her daily tasks -- calendar management is everything. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nStep outside and go for a walk -- Melissa does this often to give her mind a rest and it often sparks inspiration.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nMelissa invested time in training the wrong people -- and Melissa tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n"Execution -- be able to execute your ideas."
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n"By genuinely paying it forward -- the universe brings you back some amazing energy." \xa0
\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI would have focused -- you can't get seduced by opportunity.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nHave a strong communication strategy on a daily basis.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual would be willing to jump in and help when they're done with their own projects.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Don't be so hard on yourself \n
- Set short and long-term goals \n
- Do your own books \n
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- Twitter: @melsstyles \n
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