MIlton,

YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!

3 cheers for Milton Waldoff!

Without your expert "coaching", the Annex Two team could not have won the game of a Closing Store / Retirement Sale.  Our opponent - the Economy! Annex Two as not favored to win.

But we did!
* 55% plus gross margin!
* 3 items of clothing and 3 necklaces left at the end of business on the final day!
* All fixtures sold!

I can't imagine each day or each segment along the way without Milton calling the plays.

As our Super Bowl coach, he took us from:
1st and 10 (our first big Off-Price buy in New York) to all the way down the field to the Winning Touchdown!

Thank you for the exciting and successful game.

Many times business owners wish to have someone who not only understands their business but also genuinely cares about the business as they do.  It was my good fortune to find this when employing The Waldoff Group.  I found the advice and direction I was given to be accurate, timely and well worth the reasonable fee.

The Waldoff Group assisted me in a Going-Out-Of-Business sale as well as restructuring another endeavor.  I can highly recommend this company for honesty, integrity and quality of service.

Peggy Fenwick
The Lollipop Shop
Pineapple Cupboard
Camden, AR

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Please allow me the opportunity to tell you what a tremendous help you have been to us in the past year…not only did your advice seem to be right on, but the attention and compassion you shared with us was a big help getting through a very tough time.
Milt ….you make it not so tough!!!  And for the added comfort that you provided to my mother and father, I am very grateful.

Thank you again Milt….Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Jocelyn Cramer
The Cummings House
Dalton, PA

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I feel that my working with Mr. Waldoff just might help me keep my business.  He has made such an impact in the way I buy my merchandise, advertise, display and even the way the exterior looks.  Each change that I have made seems to increase my business.

I cannot recommend Milton highly enough.  He really takes an interest in his clients (I have been in touch with several of them) and wants us to do well.  He is honest, and ethical…two traits that are extremely important to me.

Sincerely,
Peggy Laser Brewer
Laser & Brewer
Ithaca, New York

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After 3 1/2 years of pouring my heart and soul in my boutique, I needed to close it because I was moving out of state.  I wanted to handle it professionally, but did not know where to start or what to do.

After several hours of phone conversations I was convinced that Milton Waldoff was the professional consultant I needed.

With Milton's involvement, my 'going out of business sale' was hugely successful.  He arrived at my shop, took stock of my merchandise, my customers, my employees and my state of mind and went to work devising a plan for me.

Milton is affable, confident, intelligent, funny and gentlemanly.  Everyone in my shop loved working with him and missed him when he wasn't with us.  Without the advice and guidance of Milton Waldoff, the closing of my shop would not have been as successful or stress-free as it was.

Sincerely,
Anne Beneville
Hip Chik
Nyack, New York

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I just wanted you to know that on the close of business Friday we only had 6 -- yes, 6 hangers of clothing, 2 pairs of shoes and two pairs of earrings. I couldn't believe it! I was so excited. Since we didn't have anything to sell on Saturday we moved a day early. Again, I am truly thankful for all of your help. I could not have done this without you.

Kim Kidd
Willow Tree
Gadsden, AL

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Harlon and I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to you for making our going out of business such a wonderful success.

After making the decision to close our store, which had been a great part of our lives for over 30 years, you helped make it less traumatic for us, gave me confidence and took many of the problems and worries off our shoulders.

Without your guidance, knowledge and attention to detail, we could not have made it work so well or be so profitable. We could never have achieved such results. You made things go so smoothly in a very professional manner. Your buying connections, assistance and organization in New York was eye opening. I never knew anyone could do that.

We are so grateful for every thing you did for us.

Harlon and Frankie Hyatt
Frankie's
Jasper, AL

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Steve and I both agree that using the services of the Waldoff Group greatly helped us deal with the many aspects involved in closing a business. Actually, the Waldoff Group brought to our attention many aspects of closing a business that we would never even considered.

When I first heard the idea of actually going to BUY merchandise for the Going-Out-of-Business sale, I must admit I panicked! Acquiring goods was not the direction I wanted to go! But via some very convincing conversations and some formulaic number-crunching, Steve and I saw the value in doing such a thing. Boy, are we glad we did it! The addition of these in-season, deeply discounted goods to our existing inventory was only translated into a big addition to our final sales figures!

Having to close a business,for whatever reason, is a scary and humbling experience. It is also for this reason that having someone to talk to, who knows what to do and who is sensitive to the vulnerabilities one feels during a time like this, is so essential. You very much were a calming presence for Steve and me.

I know we did a lot more business having hired you than we would have on our own. It also really felt good to have someone kind of "take over" and tell us what to do. You were strongly supportive and gave us confidence.

Thanks for everything! You really took a very sad and upsetting situation and make it work for us!

Fondly,

Josi and Steve Wert
Josi's
Minneapolis, MN

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Your experience was invaluable to us. We especially appreciate the way you guided us through a difficult experience with such a high degree of professionalism. We found your work to be extremely organized and easy to understand. Your accessibility was very comforting. You were always there when we needed some help. Your ability to work with our employees during this time of uncertainty was excellent.

A GOB sale is not something that a businessman anticipates favorably. Our GOB was definitely a success thanks to your efforts. In that our GOB was somewhat different than the norm, we appreciate the way that you adapted.

Lutie Johnston
The Tiger Lily
Griffin, GA

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I have known Milton Waldoff for approximately 45 years. He is one of the most honest, sincere, dependable, hard-working, responsible and intelligent individuals that I have ever known. He gives 110% to every endeavor that he undertakes. He is self-starting and driven but very kind and humble to work with.

Milton is so well respected in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi that he has been both appointed and elected to serve in numerous civic, charitable and religious leadership positions, within his city, state, regionally and nationally. He grew a mom and pop store in Hattiesburg into the leading ladies and men’s fashion store, not only of Hattiesburg, but of the entire region.

Currently, as a retail consultant, he again receives accolades for his ability to analyze a situation, develop a plan, execute the plan and receive great financial rewards for his clients.

It has been my pleasure to be a reference for Milton Waldoff who is an exemplary person, citizen and businessman.

Bubba Silberstein
President
The Silberstein Group
Houston, TX

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We thoroughly enjoy our business relationship with Milton. He is learned, productive, professional and pleasant to work with. He has the highest compliments from those clients whom we have referred to him.

J.M. (Bud) Wenzel
Senior Partner
LBA Buying Group
New York, New York

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After considerable research, our group hired Milton as Business Consultant at the time we first started putting our ideas and concept together. His interest, care, concern, ideas, determination, optimism, business knowledge, creative abilities, organizational abilities, professionalism, honesty and integrity was so outstanding we later asked him to become the President of our company. He declined because of his on going commitment to his other clients, although our offer was worth considerably more in income, benefits, long term opportunity and financial security.

Milton has a brilliant mind and is capable of finding a solution to any problem or situation which might occur. He is able to survey a situation and take appropriate action to reach a satisfactory conclusion. His knowledge and understanding of retail, dealing with management, employees, advertising, marketing and all aspects of business serves as an asset to any company that is fortunate enough to work with him.

Milton is outstanding in every respect. He is an unassuming gentleman with great ability and works well with professionals, from CEO's of banks to the least skilled employee in a warehouse.

I do not hesitate to recommend Milton for any task he says he can do! I am convinced if Milton Waldoff says he can do it, he can! He is very up front in acknowledging what he can and cannot do.

John W. Wilson, Chairman & CEO
Society to Certify the Authenticity of Art & Antiques
Atlanta, GA

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The GOB you orchestrated for me has been a wonderful experience start to finish. your advice about when to start the sale and your estimate of expected sales were right on the money.

The GOB was more successful than even I had hoped or expected. Who knew I could really sell it to the walls. You're definitely worth your fee.

Sally Odegaard
Olga's
Waco, TX

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I first met Milton Waldoff a few years ago while working as a campaign advisor and writer for a local political race.  Milton was the campaign manager, and quickly established himself as a skilled helmsman who possessed an uncommon degree of finesse and savvy.

I first heard his name, however, used in connection with what was widely heralded, for many years, as the most upscale retail store in our Hattiesburg area, Waldoff’s.    Far more than a retail venue, Waldoff’s was a warm, inviting shopping experience that offered superior merchandise at affordable prices.

At every turn, Milton’s eye for detail and merchandising -- and his ability to create an ambience that enticed shoppers to linger -- was apparent.  The closing of Waldoff's was more the end of an era than a cessation of operations.

Having worked as a business advisor and writer for large national retail clients, I can attest to the fact that Milton’s expertise, eye for detail, sophistication and panache made Waldoff’s far more than a store. I believe that his many years of multifaceted retail experience, superior sense of style and engaging demeanor would be an asset to any prospective retail client.

Sincerely,

Joan Crea
Crea Associates

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It was a great and fruitful experience working with you in our Closing Store Sale. In spite of the fact that I have been in the retail business for over 20 years, I never went through the experience of closing a store and your guidance was instrumental in maximizing this situation from an economic point of view. Your approach to these situations is very complete from the purchasing and financial management, to marketing, advertising, and the visual aspect.

R. H. Shehab
E. H. Shehab's
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

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Thank you Milton - you have made such a difference in the life of the store and my life that I don't even know where to begin to or how to say thank you. But thank you, thank you, thank you - I really do appreciate you and all that you've done.

Betty Campbell
Mimi's
Galesburg, IL

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Milton, your planning and organization of the sale, projecting sales and timing markdowns, assistance in purchasing additional merchandise for the sale at greatly reduced prices, planning, and execution of the advertising and advertising budget was exceptional. You gave us direction in how to set up for and run the actual sale and day-to-day activities, fine tuning the direction of the sale and the merchandising on the sales floor, and worked well with our staff. Because of your expertise we had a very successful and profitable sale. I would highly recommend his services and professional expertise to anyone planning a going out of business sale.

Claudia L. Snow
Claudia's Fashions
Texarkana, TX

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Thank you for all your help. I never could have come out of the GOB sale in the black if you had not showed me how to do it. You were there at every turn.

Cynthia Nelson
Flamboyant Boutique
Naples, FL

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