In this episode, we talk to Erin Armendinger, the CEO of Compass Experience Labs, a boutique business process outsource company that offers solutions to support customer experiences for retailers and DTC brands.  Her journey starts out in government at Lockheed-Martin, but quickly winds into banking at MetLife, and after completing her MBA at Wharton, she pivoted into the world of Retail.  Since then, she has had a number of leadership roles at major brands and retailers such as Tiffany's and Walmart, Commercial-Retail Real Estate, and six years leading Wharton's Baker Retailing Center.  

Erin's shares a great story filled with insights about how she has used her natural curiosity and passion for learning to develop a strong network that has created a number of unique career opportunities.  Some great examples and advice for how being open to potential and cultivating strong relationships can pay dividends in a career.