This is primarily due to a job offer from Hanesbrands in Winston Salem that I'm VERY excited about. Michael and I crushed it this summer working to determine if Hanes could drive growth by focusing on the US Hispanic market. I identified a $108MM opportunity and pieced together a proposed strategy which offered three tiers of investment with suggestions spanning from packaging to product placement and a diverse communication plan.
Yet, I'm still looking at other opportunities. I visited the National Black MBA Association conference in Atlanta where 200+ companies recruit MBA employees. Here is a quick pic of the show floor.
I interviewed with Walmart at this event and will actually be flying to Bentonville on Thursday 11/4 to interview. As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of Wally World and its industry leading sustainability goals:
- To be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy;
- To create zero waste;
- To sell products that sustain people and the environment.
I firmly believe that if all Americans were aware of their efforts many would consider returning and might just see the Walmart experience from a different perspective. I'll provide more on my Walmart visit next week but I want to first share some images from Halloween weekend in Ashville Alabama . This area is called Horsepens 40 and is certainly one of my favorite areas to climb in the nation. This area values style and balance over brute strength. Enjoy the photos and look forward to getting the down low on Walmart headquarters.
