It’s been four weeks since my last blog post about leading in the unknowns. I am writing from the built-in desk in my bedroom. Mike created it for me out of an old, freakishly small, 5-panel door, discarded from a room when we renovated our upstairs in 2015. Surrounding me are various pictures that showcase […]
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In summer 2002, this is what Eclectic Eye looked like. A skeleton of sorts, waiting for the dream to be fulfilled. On March 18th, 1992, Mike and I eloped at the courthouse. Today is our 28th wedding anniversary. We have built an extraordinary life. I am grateful. I walked into Eclectic Eye yesterday feeling compelled […]
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April 6, 2020, 6 p.m. – Due to the extension of the Safer at Home directive and to continue ensuring the health and safety of our employees and customers, Eclectic Eye will remain closed until further notice. At this time, we are accepting orders for contact lenses via phone for home delivery only. However Dr. […]
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As a recent addition to the Eclectic Eye family, I joined the team having never worn corrective eyewear. However, I recently went through the process of choosing my first pair of frames with the help of our wonderful Eyewear Architects. I chose a unique, champagne-colored, Place Mireille frame by Ahlem. Along with this beautiful frame, […]
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At Eclectic Eye, we take the education of our staff very seriously. That is why we encourage all of our Eyewear Architects to become licensed opticians. Not only does this help them better serve our customers, but also it allows them to grow professionally and hone their craft. This post discusses what it takes to […]
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At Eclectic Eye, providing great customer service and unique, high-quality eyewear is our top priority. We hope to offer the best eye exam in Memphis as well as create a collaborative process to help customers choose frames to fit their needs and lifestyle. As one of the few independently owned stores and optometry practices in […]
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When it comes to spending, Robbie Johnson Weinberg of Eclectic Eye in Midtown Memphis is focused on keeping it local. “Over the years, we’ve learned to be very intentional about our vendors,” said Johnson Weinberg, co-owner of Eclectic Eye. “Can you buy it locally, within a budget that you can live with, and understand its greater impact? That’s […]
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Becoming a leader does not happen overnight. You have to establish your role and develop the strengths you do have, while exploring your shortcomings as opportunities. In a sentence, this seems easy, but both parts are actually very, very hard work. What do you think a leader looks like? Where does that person’s influence begin […]
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I am completely in love with my early American frame from RetroSpecs & Co. circa 1925. It is the perfect addition to my collection. This vintage eyewear piece is exceptionally rare. It’s called the Octagon Filigree Saddle and was most likely made by jewelers commissioned by a wealthy and well known family. Families like the […]
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Over the last seven years, I have worked hard to reframe my perspective on the way I manage myself and others. As a small business owner, I have often said that it feels like I am on an island. There is no Board of Directors, CEO, CFO or COO to collaborate with on various details […]
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