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Karen Waksman
expertise
Sales, Wholesale products
currently
President and CEO of Retail MBA
education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Highlights
- Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine as "Ask the Pro" expert
- Trained new members of the Consumer Electronics Association
- Speaker at CES trade show
- Presented workshops to companies including Alibaba.com, Global Sources, U.S. Patent Office, International Housewares Show, National Hardware Show, and Stanford University
Experience
Karen Waksman, President and CEO of Retail MBA, is a manufacturer's rep, author, speaker, and consultant. Waksman is a former writer for The Balance Small Business. She started her career as a manufacturer's rep for an accessory wholesaler in New York and wrote a step-by-step guide on selling products to major retailers.
She founded Retail MBA, which helps entrepreneurs market and sell wholesale items to large retailers. Her workshops and training sessions have been highlighted on MSNBC, in Entrepreneur magazine, and other business publications. She consults and provides training to large organizations such as CES, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Alibaba.com.
Latest From Karen Waksman
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Use These Tips on How to Buy Factory Closeout Merchandise
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Here's a Look at the Top Countries Exporting to the United States
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Pros and Cons of Manufacturing Your Product Overseas and Domestically
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Retail Industry Problems: Top 10 Reasons Some Wholesale Stores Fail
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How to Access Retail Buyers to Sell Wholesale Products
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Here's How to Increase Your Profits With a Quality Wholesale Supplier
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Which Countries Import the Most U.S. Goods and Services Annually?
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Learn About Your Options for Wholesaling Distribution Channels
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How Is Wholesale Changing With Direct Sales?
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Mall Kiosk Ideas That Work
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Get to Know Your Wholesale Marketing Target Market With These 6 Tips
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5 Strategies for Finding Export Buyers for New Products
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Choosing the Right Distribution Channel for Your Wholesale Business
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Markets to Purchase Wholesale Products From New York to Los Angeles
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Get a List of the Top 10 Online Wholesale Sites
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Tips to Start a Successful Liquidation Business