A merchant is someone who figures out how to select, how to smell, how to identify, how to feel, how to time, how to buy, how to sell, and how to hopefully have two plus two equal six.

The first thing you see when you walk into a store is color.

People like consistency. Whether it's a store or a restaurant, they want to come in and see what you are famous for.

I love to work. I have a passion for what I do.

Most obstacles are inspiration.

I like to prove things wrong.

I'm always looking over my shoulder, needing to stay ahead of the game.