News – Shades on Point

Patience and Persistence

by Brian Musolin November 30, 2019

I started this business in September 2016 as a way to take on a monopoly that accounts for ~85% of the sunglasses and eyewear market - Luxottica.

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Thoughts From a Balcony

by Brian Musolin March 22, 2019

It’s hard to believe it’s already been two years since we launched Shades on Point Sunglass Co.!

Reminiscing on this crazy journey we’ve been on, I thought I’d give you some insight into this adventure based on questions I’ve received from friends, family, coworkers, customers, social media, interviews and other small business owners.

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Grateful

by Shades Fam June 15, 2018

I'm writing to you today from a patio on the beach in San Diego. I'm currently on day eight of a ten-day West Coast adventure, already having made stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles... and well, I'm feeling rather grateful and thought I'd take a minute to share why with all of you.

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Kickstart Your Heart

by Brian Musolin May 18, 2018

When I first created Shades on Point Sunglass Co., I did so as a way to connect to the city I grew up in and, still to this day after more than a decade away, a city I still call home. Pittsburghers are extra-proud of their city. Show me a Pittsburgher who doesn’t have a list of reasons why Pittsburgh is the best city in America… maybe even the world.

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It's A Beautiful Day To Rep Your 'Hood

by Brian Musolin November 09, 2017

Mr. Rogers was a man who believed that we all needed a place to belong, to feel loved. A man who understood the power of a neighborhood, and every day, invited us all to be part of his with a catchy song and a simple smile.

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Fall Is For #Lattes

by Shades Fam November 05, 2017

Now that the weather has finally turned to fall-like here in The ‘Burgh, Shades on Point Brand Ambassador Jensen has a list of must-see coffee spots around the city. We couldn’t think of a better way to explore some of the great neighborhoods Pittsburgh has to offer than to sample these tummy-warming treats.

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My Story

by Shades Fam August 15, 2017

Just before classes and campus commitments get back into full swing, Kirsten, our other Shades Brand Ambassador, took time out of her busy summer to share where her fondness for sunglasses comes from. By the end of this blog post, her touching, personal story will have you feeling like you've known her your whole life. Continue to follow Kirsten and her love for food on Instagram @thegirlwhoatepgh, and you'll quickly realize just how good her taste is in not only Shades, but also cuisine.

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There's Never A Fee Unless...

by Uncle Jerry July 29, 2017

Follow the bouncing ball, it’s time for another Uncle Jerry’s Points of Interest.

When it comes to watching sports, I’m really at a lull. Of course we have the Pirates, who are actually showing a bit of life with the return of Marte, but you just can’t allow yourself to feel any sort of hope, because history says they will find a way to crush your soul.

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Run and Brunch in the 'Burgh

by Shades Fam July 14, 2017

Our brand ambassador, Jensen, grew up as Punxsutawney Phil’s neighbor but has completely fallen in love with Pittsburgh during her first two years as a business student at the University of Pittsburgh. Her food-inspired Instagram handle - @jensenlovesfood – along with her knowledge of our great city made her the perfect guest blogger to bring you a way to stay active and well-fed during these beautiful summer days in the ‘Burgh.

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Flashdance to Dark Knight

by Uncle Jerry June 30, 2017

Squeeze a couple more squirts of butter on that popcorn… It’s time for Uncle Jerry’s Points of Interest.

There ain’t nothin’ butter, oops, better than goin’ to the drive-in on a warm night in the 'burgh. I cram the kids in the trunk so I don’t have to pay for them, the ol’ lady packs all the dollar candy from CVS and we sit dahn on the parking chairs to just enjoy a good flick.

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Pittsburgh's Own Fountain of Youth

by Shades Fam June 28, 2017

You’ve heard a lot from our Uncle Jerry, and from some guy named Muz, but I thought it might be time to get a little bit of a female voice on this site. I was recently in a presentation for my day job and was shocked to hear that women now make up 51% of this great country. We’re no longer the minority, technically.

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You Can't Knock The Hustle

by Brian Musolin June 21, 2017

As an entrepreneur, heck, as a human being, I have people who I look to for inspiration and motivation. We all do. I’m sure you’ve got a list of go-to Instagram handles that are the first thing you look at in the morning or the last you look at before bed. One of mine is Gary Vaynerchuk, or Gary Vee.

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