Nov-2017

62 63 StoreBound was Senior Vice President of the Home Business at Macy’s where I ran a $2B business across almost 800 stores. “For most of my time working in retail I was most interested in the product side of the business and always loved working with creative people who were developing great new innovations. I felt, after going through a decade of retail consolidation, that I want- ed to move back into the product side of the business and create a company that could help ordinary peo- ple get their products into the market, and to help manage the product performance and keep them out of harm’s way when dealing with large companies.” BVM: Where do your new products come from? DASH: The new products largely come from in- ternal concepts, ideas or needs from the retail com- munity, or a network of inventors.We have people soliciting us from our retail packaging that they see, our website,word-of-mouth, or some media events that we’ve done.We were also recently featured on a CNBC show that led to an outpouring of invention leads.” BVM: If I’m an inventor with a new product and de- cide to come to you,what would be our relationship? DASH: “Typically,what we like to do is cut a deal with the inventor and get them back to their day job as quickly as possible. If the inventor has some unique skill set that warrants them being involved in the process, then we keep them involved. So, there is no one-size-fits-all deal that we offer to the inven- tors.What we try to do is work as open-book as pos- sible; help them understand what their options are in the industry today, and then give them an idea of what their potential earnings could be.We help them make an informed decision, so that three or five years down the road, they don’t feel as though they’ve STOREBOUND 5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Let’s face it — everyone needs insurance! Whether it be for yourself, your family or your business, if you need insurance, you’ll also need an agent to manage your accounts. With tons of insur- ance agencies scattered around the country, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. So what is it that makes Alwex Insurance stand tall above the rest? www.alwex.com | 888-533-7512 1. You can actually reach your agent. Call. Text. Email. Fax. Carrier Pigeon. No matter how you choose to reach out, a real life agent will cater to your needs — and promptly. 2. They will round out your accounts. Missing a policy? Starting a business? Alwex will make sure you have all of the coverage you could possibly need and at the best price available. It’s that simple. 3. They specialize in private client services. Alwex has a team specifically dedicated to the high net worth market. If you’re looking for top-notch, hand-held, white glove ser- vice — look no further. 4. State-of-the-art technology. Alwex has a brand new office to mirror their modern and digital approach to insurance. Getting quotes or policy information is always quick, easy and efficient. You can also stay connected with the team by following Alwex on any of their social media platforms — where fresh insurance-related content is just a click away. 5. Just ask their clients. With over a half of a century of insurance experience under their belt, Alwex has made tens of thousands of customers happy over the years. Alwex Insur- ance turns prospects into lifelong clients!