Testimonials
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“Our experience working with Management One has been amazing! Their information drives improvement in sales, margin and inventory turns. We have four retail locations with many categories, and now we can clearly see what’s working and what isn’t, and easily figure out what to do about it.”
“Before Management One, it was as though I was trying to find my way in the dark. Through Dan Holman's insightful and personalized planning, I was able to manage my inventory and give my business its best chance at success.”
— Brad Leyden, Revolution Boutique Inc., Sherwood Park, Alberta
“I wish we would have had Management One and our experts, Dan Jablons and Dave Leib, when we started our business. We made some expensive mistakes that they would have helped us avoid.”
— Josephine Pfeiffer, Owner Fleur De Lys, Costa Mesa, CA
“Natalie Woods with Management One eases our concerns and helps us fine-tune a plan so our business has the trajectory we’ve always imagined.”
— Alex and Cari Jo Robertson, Favorite Sisters' Boutique, Shreveport LA
“We were always guessing at what to buy and what quantities to stock. With Management One and our affiliate Robert Buffo, we have a better handle on our business, with continued improvement every month.”
“Management One gave us the tools to invest our money in goods that created the optimum return on investment, doubling our business."
—Tonda H. DiPasquale, Tish Boutique, West Chester, PA
“With Management One, the limiting factor on where I can take my business isn’t capital, or merchandise, or anything like that…It’s just down to us and what we can do.”
“We have been in business for over 40 years and we saw significant growth in sales and profit within the first year of working with Management One and Martin Bebout, regularly setting new records for our business.”
“Our business was in a very vulnerable place when we found Anne Garner and Management One…They say it takes a village, and we now have that village at our fingertips, through ongoing support and quality information!
— Liz Lennon, Danahy’s, Buffalo NY
"Thanks to Dave Wechsler, I have been able to survive the recession and come out on the other side with the best margin and turn metrics we've ever had."
— Jessica Helson, Cleopatra LLC, dba Chelsea
“It has been over five years since we started working with Management One, and our business has been on the rise ever since. We could have never, ever done this without the guidance, knowledge, and experience of Jay Purkisher and Management One."
— Nickie Smith & Manne White, Tampa and Jacksonville, FL
“I would highly recommend Management One and Natalie to anyone who wants a successful business but is overwhelmed and unsure about how to setup and execute a successful open-to-buy system.”
—Jennifer L. Dutkowsky, Why Not Boutique, Tampa, FL
“18 months after opening my business, I found myself overbought and overwhelmed. Then I found Martin Bebout and Management One. Now my business is on track, with projected sales of which I never dreamed.”
“When I opened my store, there was no way that I could've done it as quickly and efficiently as I did without the help of Margo Kopman and Management One.”
— Sarah Garlich, owner, Cha Boutique, St. Louis, MO
“During such stressful few months at the store, it’s been really nice to be able to count on Shawn Dillon at Management One when I needed the help. He went above and beyond to get the job done!”
— Martine Lyon, Claymore Shop, Birmingham, MI
“In just a year’s time our sales have increased 34%. Having Natalie Woods’s knowledge and expertise takes the guess work out of ordering. We love Natalie and are forever grateful!”
—Jessica Moler and Nicole Lobdell, Hand And Land, Leawood, KS
“As someone that has never opened or operated a retail store before, I can honestly say that I would not have been able to do so without the help and expertise of Management One, and specifically Natalie Woods.”
— Genny Konz, Genevieve Boutique, Chicago, IL
“After running our retail stores for many years and having the constant concern of cash flow, we needed to find a better way. Management One provided that way. Our business has truly reached the next level of success and continues to grow.”
“Margo Kopman is a key member of our team. Her many years of retail experience and her true love of the fashion industry make her a trusted advisor.”
—Jordan Edwards, CEO, Mixology Clothing Company, New York, NY
“Retail Orbit® is the future of merchandise planning. It is light-years ahead of other merchandise planning efforts. I have no doubt that those who use Management One services will always be well served.”
— Richard D. Furash, Former Senior Principal and Global Consumer Products Director, Deloitte Consulting
“Martin Bebout and Management One have effectively helped to manage my inventory and increase my margins. I trust their feedback and use their suggestions to navigate my buy and to maintain a healthy cash flow.”
—Wendi Martin, Kick Pleat, Austin & Houston, TX
“For the first time in our 20-year history, we outsourced our OTB planning to Robert Reedy and Allison Boswell. The results speak for themselves: our 2014 margin went up over 2%. 2015 saw an increase in margin of an additional 3%. Our margin dollars for 2015 increased even though our top-line sales dropped.”
— Kieran & Donna O’Leary, Ambiance, San Francisco, CA
“Margo Kopman and Management One literally changed our business overnight. We went from buying on emotion to buying on math. Plus, she makes it a lot of fun. Our weekly calls are the highlight of my week.”
“Working with Doug Hilficker has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Doug works with me to base my decisions on facts, using the detail from sales and planning to grow my business and profitability.”
—Sarah Scott, Valentina, Winnetka, IL
“When I started with Management One, I was unsure if the service was needed. I couldn't have been more wrong. I have worked with Doug Hilficker for several years now, and he’s really become an instrumental part of my business—and a friend.”
—Natalie Galligan, Shoo Shoo Baby, Bloomington, IL.
“I’m approached by everyone on every kind of retail planning platform. Because of my confidence in Management One’s product, those conversations never get past a no thank you. Their dedication to advancement keeps me tight.”
— Dan Holman, Director of Retail Planning, Canadian Retail Solutions
“The expertise and direction provided by Gord Peters and Management One has driven increases above 30% every year. They strive for a real partnership, providing deep understanding of what’s best for our business and our customers. I’ve been challenged and questioned, but never felt like my opinion was not heard or respected.”
“Working with Dan Jablons and Dave Leib has been the most dramatic change in our retail organization in 10 years. They really bring meaning to all the number that any point of sale can capture, and break it down so that business owners can thrive.”
—Frankie Maduro, EBISA, Panama City, Panama
“Understanding our inventory and being able to really manage it intricately shifted our cash flow immensely...Working with the Dan Jablons, Dave Leib, and Management One was probably the best decision of all.”
— Karin Olsen, Radiance Herbs,Olympia, WA
“I call Dan Jablons and Dave Leib my silent business partners. I have access to their expertise not only during our monthly meeting, but as issues and ideas come up.”
— Kelly Epstein, Kingfisher Road, Woodland Hills, CA
“After being in business for almost 20 years, I had a strong desire to take it to the next level, but wasn’t sure how. With Gord Peters and Management One by our side, we have the right information, the right goals, and a plan that makes us excited to get up and go to work.”
—Liz Grimes, Cathy Allan Ladieswear, Ontario, Canada
“I’m a 32-year veteran buyer/seller who used plenty of data but always had the feeling open-to-buy plans would restrict me from running my business aggressively. After working with John Adams and Dennis Levine, I realize I could not have been more incorrect and narrow minded. Listen to these guys.”
Dan Jablons has been our open-to-buy mentor. By following his suggestions, our company has saved thousands of dollars through timely and appropriate inventory spending. As Dan keeps reminding us, we can't sell empty hangers.
—John G. Warner, New Threads, Corte Madera, CA
“We were operating for 4 years with strong sales and growth, but we struggled to achieve the kind of profitability we were looking for. During the last year, Gord Peters and Management One have helped us bring our purchases in line with where we need to be.”
—Laurence Slavin, SlavinRaphael Agency/Distribution Inc.
“Gord and Management One allow us to take a step back and look at our business in a new, innovative, and cost effective way. Most significantly, by focusing on our open-to-buy, our inventory has never been better!”
—Colleen and Jason Grasby, Grasby’s Menswear, Surrey, British Columbia