THE ROLD STANDARD
ROLD is a design firm specializing in the creation of physical and digital customer experiences. We believe every business needs to tell a unique story to grow and stand out from the competition and we do that through distinctive experience design.
The ROLD STANDARD podcast exists to highlight the stories of our incredible clients and their journeys towards transforming their industries. Through their journeys, we uncover the real “how” behind their impact offering inspiration for personal and professional growth.
ROLD delivers an end-to-end partnership with our clients, from initial strategy through the creation of physical spaces, digital products and everything in between.
ROLD believes fortune favors the bold and bold moves create original, transformational experiences that are truly special.
THE ROLD STANDARD
Episode 8: Retail Success, Defying It All
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On this episode of THE ROLD STANDARD Podcast, host Gillian Ryan, CEO and Executive Creative Director of ROLD, sits down with Chris Jaconette, owner of Threads and Après in Petoskey, Michigan delivering a must-listen for anyone who has ever dreamed of turning a love of fashion into a thriving retail business.
If you’ve ever imagined opening your own store, curating a truly special retail experience based on fashion and watching it grow year after year, you will enjoy this episode.
Chris shares how she took her dream and made it real starting with her love of fashion and her unwavering determination to figure it out along the way no matter what. Over the past 27 years, Chris has built a highly successful retail business in the seasonal Northern Michigan market proving that with resilience and a deep belief in yourself, it’s possible to create something both lasting, profitable and special.
Gillian and Chris dive into the realities behind the dream, what it takes to get started, how to navigate the ups and downs of retail and the discipline required to keep evolving in an ever-changing industry. Chris also shares her keys to long-term success from staying fresh and relevant while building genuine relationships with clients that keep them coming back year after year.
This episode is both inspiring and grounding. Perfect for the entrepreneurial spirit, anyone who loves fashion or has ever wondered,“Could I actually do this?” Chris’s story might just be the push you need to start finding your own answer.
SHOP her stores here @
https://shopthreadsonline.com/
https://aprespetoskey.com/
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