Sending a big HOOT HOOT 🦉 to Brilliance course creator Crystal Vilkaitis on this tremendous honor! 😄 If you haven't checked out Crystal's courses yet here's a quick breakdown: The Retailer's Roadmap to Simplified Marketing- Get the clarity, knowledge, and tools you need to drive traffic, increase sales, and reach extraordinary levels of success with your social media marketing. Includes both an Owner's Track and a Social Media Manager's Track! https://lnkd.in/eRkxcT2T Next Level Retail: Asana Strategies to Boost Your Business Efficiency- This course is your golden ticket to transforming your retail operations, leveraging the power of Asana to bring unparalleled efficiency and organization to your store. https://lnkd.in/eDFhB_Kr Digital Content System (FREE Course)- Ready to elevate your social media game and boost your business? Introducing a FREE 35-minute training video to help you do just that, hosted by industry veteran Crystal Vilkaitis. https://lnkd.in/eYU53ADK
The Wolf of Main Street. Host of the Rooted in Retail Podcast. Producer of the EVOLVE Conference. Founder of Rooted in Retail (formally Crystal Media).
I’m incredibly honored to be named a Top Retail Expert of 2025 by Rethink Retail! To be recognized alongside industry giants like The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and other top-tier publications is both humbling and inspiring. I love the people we get to work with and serve. Retail is constantly evolving and I feel like this year will be a wild ride—but I’m ready for it! Being included in a group of such powerhouse and innovative individuals is both an honor and a motivator. A huge shoutout to my industry friends who also made the list Georganne Bender Rich Kizer Nicole Hoffman . I’m so grateful to be part of this dynamic and passionate community. More info on this award: The Top Retail Experts (TRE) distinction is one of the most prestigious global accolades in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This annual honor recognizes outstanding contributions across several categories: Academia, Analysts, Associations, Consultants, Finance, Media, Real Estate, Specialists, and Technologists. Being named to the TRE Community is a testament to impactful work within the Retail and Consumer sectors—a recognition I’m incredibly proud to receive. Grateful for this recognition and excited for what’s ahead! 🎉
The Wolf of Main Street. Host of the Rooted in Retail Podcast. Producer of the EVOLVE Conference. Founder of Rooted in Retail (formally Crystal Media).
3moThank you Retail Brilliance!! I love the Brilliance platform, so easy to use and such great training - thanks for having me and for celebrating this honor with me!!