By Eliana Barriga Publisher and Managing Editor for The Retail Observer ![]() I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many of you over the years. I know some who are still gung-ho and driven to navigate through the changing times and nd new ways to grow their businesses and others who have lost their passion for what they do long ago. But I say, what’s love got to do with it? Yes, ultimately love for your work is very important to your overall well-being and quality of life. But it’s not the feeling of love that will drive you to work 80 plus hours a week to get a new business venture up and running or come up with creative ways to keep it going when sales are low, really low and the industry is bleak. During these times, it’s a choice to continue pushing on through with the understanding that change one way or the other is inevitable. But if you remain adaptable, have a clear vision and plan in place and stick to it, you will eventually find yourself enjoying the benefits of business ownership and in love with what you do once again. I’ve found that those who seek to feel in love with their businesses most of the time are the ones who end up broken and defeated. They are now stuck in a rut because they made impulsive choices based on what they loved. Instead, it would have been wise for them to have made smart decisions by ensuring that their plan covered all of the things that they don’t necessary like to do or talk about, but are necessary for running a successful business. This goes for almost everything in our lives that we say we “love” - parenthood, marriage, friendships, health, hobbies... We don’t always have that loving feeling but we stay committed to these things. We spend the time to nurture and work on them which is why we reap the rewards of what we all call love. Until next time, Eliana Barriga [email protected]
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By Eliana Barriga Publisher and Managing Editor for The Retail Observer ![]() Many of you will probably be reading this issue at KBIS during Design & Construction Week. As a proud media partner, we are super excited for what’s planned! Especially all of the new destinations this year, including the KBISNEXT EXPERIENCE combining former stages into one experience to educate, inspire and connect show-goers. Always on the leading edge, the new CEDIA Smart Home Pavilion will showcase exhibitors who specialize in the latest in home automation solutions. Improve your awareness and understanding of home tech- nology solutions with ongoing presentations at the pavilion. The Backyard and Outdoor Products Area is also new this year. An outdoor space for attendees to relax, grab a bite to eat and discover some of the hottest new products in outdoor living. As you know, this category is booming and should be another hot-spot at the show. Did you hear about the new Discovery District? A fun destination for exploring unique and potentially undiscovered brands and products, entertainment and giveaways. At this show, there will be over 150 companies, with most being first time exhibitors at KBIS. Get your learning on at this year’s 2017 Voices from the Industry Series (VFTI) consisting of more than 70 speakers covering every area of the industry. And new this year are the VFTI Interactive Labs, interactive sessions that allow the attendees to participate in the session for a hands-on learning experience! Our best advice is to plan, plan and PLAN your visit so that you get the most out of the show. And oh, don’t forget to reach out to us and say hello! See you at KBIS, Eliana Barriga [email protected] |
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