By Bryan Ergle If you work in any sort of retail or sales position, you’ve probably heard the expression “ABC: Always Be Closing”. The phrase, originating from the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross, adapted from the 1984 play of the same name, has become stuck in the psyches of sales coaches and managers everywhere, it […]
By Bryan Ergle “I don’t know.” When did that simple phrase become so difficult for people to say, so completely banished from day-to-day conversation? To utter that phrase now, you would think that you were committing a capital offense or admitting guilt to some grievous crime before a jury of your peers. In the internet […]
By Bryan Ergle Nuance, in the modern era, seems to have become an evil buzzword, something that may get you banned from a popular club or shunned at a weekend get together. It is verboten in political and business speech, and increasingly often, in day-to-day chit chat. But it should not be so – because […]
By Bryan Ergle Men’s suits are an intriguing animal… say ‘well dressed man’ and, regardless of what man comes to mind, odds are good that that man will be in a well-tailored suit. Yet many people today eschew them, not only in day-to-day life, but in business and work, as well. Some men only have […]
By Well Sewn Staff I believe that everybody has pet peeves… it is just a given in the world. Certain things will annoy you at best, or grate your mind to a halt at worst. For me, one of those – one that I’m willing to bet that you share – is modern retail sales […]
By Bryan Ergle I am, relatively speaking, short. I have embraced this. I am also extremely broad shouldered. If you think this combination makes shopping for menswear easy, I would love to switch places with you for a few days! The truth is, though, that menswear is made to cater to everyone. The sizes, be […]
When it comes to hats, it seems to be ‘do or do not, there is no try’. It is a trend that waxes and wanes, so your choice, either way, is likely to inspire some division. If in doubt, avoid the hat, but if you are a brave soul, or perhaps you simply need protection […]
