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Job Security: Be Flexible Like Gumby
in Bizinformer, on September 25, 2007
...9;s efforts and forward thinking than it does with the employer.
As an almost 20 year employee of Pearle Vision I survived 10 presidents, three mergers and multiple "black Mondays" where r...
The Energy Equation System
in Bizinformer, on September 24, 2007
...re have been many challenges in my life, but I have also believed in looking for the positive. When Pearle Vision was purchased by Lenscrafters (the parent companies merged) I was forced to leave a fa...
Motivate Your Employees: Make Them a Partner
in Bizinformer, on August 14, 2007
...ntoring.
10. Create a databank of sales tools and documents.
As a new manager in the 80's with Pearle Vision I likened the experience of store management to a babysitter for adults; taking care o...
When FREE is Really FREE
in Bizinformer, on July 18, 2007
...as REALLY free.
Do you ever offer something free just cuz you can? What reaction do you get?
At Pearle Vision when someone would come in for adjustments or cleaning of their glasses most expected ...
Is Selling Your Number One Skill?
in Bizinformer, on June 14, 2007
...urther goes on to say that "Sales equals income."
I like that. During my 18 years with Pearle Vision we had many presidents - almost one a year - (not quite but we did have plenty) and on...
Customer Service: Small can be BIG
in Bizinformer, on May 28, 2007
...vice doesn't have to be this big thing. You hear stories; hey I remember then when I worked for Pearle Vision when we'd deliver glasses to someone's home because they couldn't get into...
Dr. Stanley Pearle - An Industry Legend
in Bizinformer, on April 30, 2007
... As a prior employee for Pearle Vision I would often be asked if there was a REAL Dr. Pearle. I would proudly say "Yes, and I know him. He is amazing."
I first met Dr. Pearle in 1987 at a...
Ask a Question: Get An Answer
in Bizinformer, on April 30, 2007
... to know the truth. For with the truth we can take action. Many years ago as a Regional Manager for Pearle Vision I would conduct phone surveys as part of a business review. I called 25 recent custome...
Business Model or Plan: Which Do You Use?
in Bizinformer, on March 29, 2007
...oped for financial needs - and then never referred to again.
My background of almost 20 years with Pearle Vision is franchising and there truly is no better model than a successful franchise. Entrepr...
Honda Goes Airborne
in Bizinformer, on March 22, 2007
...65 million - it will take a rare individual indeed who can afford such a luxury.
When I worked for Pearle Vision I had the opportunity to travel for a number of business trips on our corporate jet an...
Early Daylight Savings Time: Help or Hindrance?
in Bizinformer, on March 8, 2007
...d: this will really mess up our computers and a flash of Y2K popped into my head.
I was working at Pearle Vision and as early as 1994 we started having special task force meetings about the impending...
Chocolate Isn't Always Enough
in Bizinformer, on March 2, 2007
...petition and create that memorable experience.
I'll never forget the first trainer I had with Pearle Vision , Dorthea Jons, who told the story of a trip to a brand new hotel. It was a small faci...
Age Discrimination - Who Would You Hire?
in Bizinformer, on December 20, 2006
...g of ownership over the corporate results that is missing in the younger workers. When I worked at Pearle Vision , my dad would chastise me for the amount of hours I would put in and the extra projec...
Did You Put The Lid Down?
in Bizinformer, on November 7, 2006
...of stores as they go around Chicago taking pictures of public restrooms.
As a Regional Manager for Pearle Vision in the 1990s the bathroom was where I'd spent my first 15 minutes of every visit. ...
What Does Starbucks Sell?
in Bizinformer, on October 26, 2006
...n traveling he'll visit 10 stores in a day.
I must say, having worked for many presidents at Pearle Vision over 20 years, I have never known a President/CEO to be that in touch with his stores...
Planning a Successful Retail Sales Event
in Bizinformer, on July 24, 2006
...t off the bat I have to be honest - this is a workbook that I wrote.
I spent almost 20 years with Pearle Vision, an optical retailer, and in my many years as a field manager I witnessed and a...