What The Heck Do You Do?

According to Sammy, being a director of operations is just like being a mother. You need to handle any and every problem that arises within the company. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and are a good problem-solver, this is the episode for you.

“Everyday I come to work I am faced with a new challenge and rarley am I doing the same thing. To some capacity I am responsible for almost all internal activity company wide. I work with every dept Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, HR, Production, IT,  Building Management, RMA, Fulfillment, and am known as the company Firefighter. To elaborate on the firefighter thing, when the company needs Sammy is there no matter what the issue. It's a high pressure position loaded with excitement, change and TONS of frustration.”

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Eddie Esses explains what “e-commerce” really entails and gives tips on how to start selling products on Amazon.

Eddie is an e-commerce seller on the Amazon platform. As the owner of Brand Central, he spends his time sourcing brands and products, writing orders, and managing the financial and day to day operational aspects of running an Amazon business. From constantly looking for the latest trends in brands to dealing with the difficult way in which Amazon treats its sellers, he is always finding ways to reinvent his business and navigate in the industry.

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Robyn Saad walks us through the process of creating a new makeup product, as she does at her job as a marketing manager at L’Oréal. She discusses the various types of marketing including product marketing, retail marketing, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. If you are creative, innovative, and know how to speak up for what you believe in— this is the episode for you!

Robyn invents makeup for a living. As a marketing manager at L’Oreal, she spends her time deep diving into the latest beauty trends, analyzing market data, and developing strong consumer insights in order to come up with new product launch ideas for Maybelline NY. Focusing on anything from brand management to product development, digital campaigns and point of sale execution, she wears many hats but always remains creative, efficient, and resilient.

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Linda Sabbagh provides real life case studies to illustrate the day to day role of a business consultant. She explains some of the projects that she has worked on, gives tips on how to break into the industry, discusses the pros and cons of travel, and gives great advice about the power of networking. If you are unsure about what career is best for you, this episode will definitely help you think about your career in a completely new way!

As a consultant at Protiviti, Linda’s job is to help her clients confidently face challenges and opportunities in the business world. On every project, Linda works with a team of consultants to look beyond the surface of any problem and create a tailored solution to build resilience. Her work allows her to explore the most detailed processes of business across all industries. Her experience can vary in the worlds of technology, business strategy and architecture, finance, business process, and compliance.

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