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 month to create platters for various occasions. Curious about where they were storing all these platters, she envisioned a simpler solution—a single
platter for multiple occasions.

Two years later, Nora's brother, Jon, joined her as a business partner, bringing a perfect blend of creativity and development skills to help her grow the company. Family remains the core of Nora’s business, and each member of her team is connected through life’s circle of family and friends.

Nora shares all about her incredible career and personal journey and how it blossomed into her thriving business. She walks through how she came up with her innovative platter concept and discusses the impact of doing signings with customers. Michelle and Nora also chat about how Nora navigates her business since her brother’s passing, advice on building your own brand, and how Nora gives back to the community through her work.

What’s Inside:

• How Nora developed her innovative platter concept
• Advice on building your own brand
• How Nora’s company gives back

Mentioned In This Episode:
Nora Fleming on Instagram
Nora Fleming Website
Nora Fleming on Facebook

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.

In 2023, Nathan Raposo and Spencer Howard of Nathan Spencer Home acquired the Agoura Antique Mart in Agoura Hills, California, after operating locations in San Diego, La Jolla, and Venice. Spencer began selling antiques in the 1990s and operated a design and construction firm in Houston, Texas, that specialized in historic preservation and architectural antiques. After that, he commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps and did construction projects around the world.

Nathan owned a home fragrance shop in Boston, Massachusetts, where he handcrafted candles, reed diffusers, and solid perfumes. Prior to that, he was a private hair stylist for a luxury high rise in downtown Boston. They met in San Diego as Spencer was finishing his last tour with the Navy. Together, they created Nathan Spencer Home to combine their love of antiques, gifts, and home decor.

This summer, they are expanding the Agoura Antique Mart by 25% with an additional 2,300 sq. ft. of showroom space at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, California.

Here, Nathan and Spencer share all about their background and how it influenced their business ventures today. They discuss the details on how their furniture painting techniques got them into antiques and what it’s like at the Agoura Hills Antique Mart. Nathan and Spencer also share insights into their merchandising strategy, how they split their work responsibilities, how they design their stores and manage vendors, and much more.


What’s Inside:

• How Nathan and Spencer’s background led them to where they are today
• What it’s like inside the Agoura Antique Mart
• How Nathan and Spencer design their stores and manage vendors

Mentioned In This Episode:
The Agoura Antique Mart on Instagram
The Agoura Antique Mart on Facebook
www.TheAgouraAntiqueMart.com

This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, check out their social media or website, www.salesproducersinc.com.

Jason Mauser is the CEO and Founder of Mausser Consulting Inc., a Product Development Think Tank and International and Domestic Sourcing Company founded in 2006. With over 35 years of diverse sales experience, his client list includes Toyota Motors, Cedars Sinai Hospital, LA Dodgers, Disney Corp., Warner Bros., Museum of Contemporary Art, Universal Studios, MGM, Tao Restaurant Group, BOKA Restaurant Group and Patina Restaurant Group. Jason has been mastering these techniques while advising Sales associates for over 15 years.

Jason has an extensive background in sales, and his book’s title is just perfect for this podcast: Don’t Shut the Fck Up! Here, he shares all about his history, how he’s flipping the script on sales, and how the book came to be. Jason also talks about how to recognize your own authority, how to prevent wasted effort and avoid bad clients, how Jason uses his tactics in his own life and business, and more.

What’s Inside:

• All about Jason’s book, Don’t Shut the Fck Up.
• How to prevent wasted effort and avoid problematic clients.
• How Jason uses his tactics in life and business.
  
  

Mentioned In This Episode:

Don't Shut the Fck Up on Instagram
Don't Shut the Fck Up on TikTok
Don't Shut the Fck Up on Facebook
Work with Jason
Don't Shut the F$ck up!: Transform Your Selling Mindset: 15 Questions and Answers for Ultimate Sales Success!