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Patience and Persistence

by Brian Musolin

Patience and Persistence

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

Thoughts From a Balcony

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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Kickstart Your Heart

by Brian Musolin

Kickstart Your Heart

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.
Posted in ambassador, ambassadors, blog, brand, brighter days, campaign, equalizer, f'nrs, heart, inner strengths, interest, kickstart, kickstart your heart, kickstarter, more lifes, muz, muzz, new hopes, news, summer, woman, women, youth

It's A Beautiful Day To Rep Your 'Hood

by Brian Musolin

It's A Beautiful Day To Rep Your 'Hood

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.  
Posted in blog, brand, cardigan, cat, daniel tiger, hood, hoods, mr rogers, muz, muzz, neighbor, neighborhood, neighborhoods, neighbors, news, pittsburgh, rogers, tiger

Pittsburgh's Own Fountain of Youth

by Shades Fam

Pittsburgh's Own Fountain of Youth

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

You Can't Knock The Hustle

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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Land Of The Free, Because Of The Brave

by Brian Musolin

Land Of The Free, Because Of The Brave

Memorial Day – the start of summer, countless retail sales and a long weekend to enjoy with friends and family. Too often we get caught-up in these moments during this holiday weekend and forget the true meaning of Memorial Day – a day to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Posted in america, american, army, BBQ, BBQs, blog, d-day, grandfather, grandpap, MDW, memorial, memorial day, muz, points of interest, sale, soldiers, veterans

One, Two, Three and to the Four

by Brian Musolin

One, Two, Three and to the Four

It’s a Yinz-plosion Over Here!

If you’ve seen my latest vlog, you know that it was another big week for us here at Shades on Point and another testament to greatness of the city of Pittsburgh. There’s something about the people of this city and the way we all come together to support each other that’s pretty awesome.

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One ain't enough, I need two.

by Brian Musolin

One ain't enough, I need two.

Marketing for a start-up is a lot different from marketing for a Fortune 100 company. My CMO and I both have day jobs at some of the biggest companies on the planet, so the thinking we are immersed in on a daily basis almost has to go out the window when it comes to the marketing strategy for our start-up… almost.
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It Was All a Dream...

by Brian Musolin

It Was All a Dream...

It’s been an incredible start for Shades on Point! We’re overwhelmed with the support we’ve received from so many. What started as a simple desire to “do it better,” has become a dedication to create something from nothing – and I couldn’t be more humbled by our launch.
Posted in blog, founded, founder, golden triangle, launch, launched, letter, muz, muzz, news, pittsburgh, pittsburgher, triangle
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