High Heel Business

I guess that technically now I am looking for comf...

2011-12-12T14:17:38.841-08:00

I guess that technically now I am looking for comfort when it comes to shoes. As a ballerina, I did spend one other year of my life walking with a cane and comfortable shoes due to a foot injury. After that, my obsession over heeled shoes came out even more. I actually think I was depressed that year because the shoe selections were so grim, trying to find something stylish and comfortable. I

I sympathize being of small stature myself. Don...

2011-12-12T12:14:06.518-08:00

I sympathize being of small stature myself. Don't let them tease - low heals don't make the person - though they do give a different viewpoint!

Good things come in little packages!

Enjoyed the blog.

It makes sense you like Scan Snap Kim...She always...

2011-12-11T06:20:08.021-08:00

It makes sense you like Scan Snap Kim...She always has neat shoes on too. Me, I'm all for comfort and go with classic Clarks! If the shoe fits, wear it!

Thank you so much, I appreciate your thoughts. You...

2011-09-28T12:19:40.413-07:00

Thank you so much, I appreciate your thoughts. You are always in my heart.

So glad to see you are creating! Such an inspirati...

2011-09-27T19:52:48.058-07:00

So glad to see you are creating! Such an inspiration....

Apryl, I love this video and your blog. :)

2011-06-02T19:20:16.116-07:00

Apryl, I love this video and your blog. :)

Erin, Great comments. I would highly recommend you...

2010-09-10T14:27:58.331-07:00

Erin, Great comments. I would highly recommend you take a look at www.water.org - You are right kids and pets aren't sexy but what water.org does well is talk about what your money will do for your cause.

To me, non-profit organizations have it the easiest when it comes to marketing because you have a defined mission and a cause. So, in a magazine you could tell readers stories of

Well I don't know about luck, as I don't t...

2010-09-10T14:22:13.987-07:00

Well I don't know about luck, as I don't think any marketing professional would post there resume with "Came up with marketing campaign on shear luck"....but I think every creative person must develop their own process.

For me, when I was choreographing it always started with the music and learning a piece of music by listening to it on an ongoing basis until I

As I find myself lost lately between the work worl...

2010-08-11T20:25:26.047-07:00

As I find myself lost lately between the work world and the rest of my life, I think the same thing often..."when will I become an asset to an organization- or myself?" I feel that being someone that a company can count on makes you worthy of having a brand. And now finding that I love working in non-profits, it is a lot about who you know to get donors. Right now, in my life, I feel..

Well since you asked....my clients are different. ...

2010-08-11T19:39:56.212-07:00

Well since you asked....my clients are different. They are not looking to buy something...but on the other hand the "right" clients shouldn't be just buying...they should be interested in the relationship..regardless of company or product, or at least thats what a the COMPANY should be shooting for. So for us, we are selling education. In order to get donors, you have to build the

This campaign I said from day one was brilliant. A...

2010-08-11T12:33:58.098-07:00

This campaign I said from day one was brilliant. And yes- a marketers dream. But just like choreography- how do you think of something like this....is it creative intuition that some people are just born with or does it come in time and practice? The same thing can be said about "The Most Interesting Man in the World" amazing concept- because it was carried way from just T.V. and paper

Yes, Ron.... I somehow think that designers have ...

2010-05-26T09:14:44.663-07:00

Yes, Ron....

I somehow think that designers have gotten the whole pricing methodology that the consulting world hasn't quite ventured into yet.

We are doing our part in trying to help them see that doing things just a little bit different can impact the business greatly.

I think that percieved value is one of the largest factors in building customer loyalty,

I'm curious on your thoughts on passion Ed. Wh...

2010-05-26T09:09:01.952-07:00

I'm curious on your thoughts on passion Ed. What do you find are the reasons why we have so many people operating in the less passionate mode?

Being in the highly passionate category - I can't imagine my life without it. Some might find me aggressive or energetic - but I feel that burning passion gives me an edge.

Thoughts?

Great post Apryl, and thanks for mentioning VeraSa...

2010-05-26T08:55:00.901-07:00

Great post Apryl, and thanks for mentioning VeraSage.

I'll have to remember the girl math on justifying fashion expenses, I like that and just bet that figures into designers' pricing. Also, high price tempts.

Regards,
Ron Baker

Like the post. Fashion and art are clearly related...

2010-05-26T08:06:07.077-07:00

Like the post. Fashion and art are clearly related. No one asks, how many hours did it take DaVinci to paint the Mona Lisa or Mozart how long it took him to write his 40th Symphony.

The trouble is most people do not see the equivalent of business and art. Business is a pseudo-science at best. It is mostly art.

Well said. The key is passion and too few people ...

2010-05-26T07:58:04.729-07:00

Well said.

The key is passion and too few people have it, or more precisely are willing to let it show.

Well - transitional foot wear is of the utmost imp...

2010-05-06T16:55:44.083-07:00

Well - transitional foot wear is of the utmost importance. As a child I thought I might enter the clothing business and come up with transitional clothing that as a dancer you could wear to class, and then wear out on the town, or even to work. WILD IDEA....Maybe not - - - now that I've put it out there, and now that I no longer go from work by day to dance class by night - it will happen.

They are great! Stylish, and comfy. I can wear the...

2010-05-06T14:34:58.976-07:00

They are great! Stylish, and comfy. I can wear them at the office, then head to happy hour :)

Jenna - Thanks for the suggestion. I love the prin...

2010-05-06T13:56:02.531-07:00

Jenna - Thanks for the suggestion. I love the print of the shoes. How do you feel about Jones New York shoes? I don't own a pair (doesn't that sound odd), I guess I should purchase them and give everyone a review.

Just came across your blog, great idea! These shoe...

2010-05-06T13:34:49.748-07:00

Just came across your blog, great idea! These shoes are great, they are fun and quite comfy:
http://tinyurl.com/2c8l2fk

Never, and I hope to not to, but welcome to the bl...

2010-05-06T04:55:51.713-07:00

Never, and I hope to not to, but welcome to the blogosphere, Apryl!