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After Coming to America With $200 in Her Pocket, Lafonn CEO Now a ‘Woman of Influence’

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9 years ago

February 4, 2016

INSTORE Staff

A true rags-to-riches story.

After Coming to America With $200 in Her Pocket, Lafonn CEO Now a ‘Woman of Influence’

Molly Wang

Molly Wang, the CEO of Lafonn, was recently named a “Woman of Influence” in the Los Angeles area, an award from L.A. Biz recognizing her business prowess and mentorship of other young women. In a Q&A with the publication, she explains how she came to the United States with just $200 in her pocket, taking a job in car sales while she worked toward her degree from a local fashion design trade school. The rest, as they say, is history.

Wang has also lived with rheumatoid arthritis for more than 20 years and one day hopes to establish a foundation for young girls living with RA, according to a press release from Lafonn. “I want to show them that their dreams do not die even though they are diagnosed with RA; they can still pursue their dreams if they set their minds to it,” she says.

Retiring? Let Wilkerson Do the Heavy Lifting

Retirement can be a great part of life. As Nanji Singadia puts it, “I want to retire and enjoy my life. I’m 78 now and I just want to take a break.” That said, Nanji decided that the best way to move ahead was to contact the experts at Wilkerson. He chose them because he knew that closing a store is a heavy lift. To maximize sales and move on to the next, best chapter of his life, he called Wilkerson—but not before asking his industry friends for their opinion. He found that Wilkerson was the company most recommended and says their professionalism, experience and the homework they did before the launch all helped to make his going out of business sale a success. “Wilkerson were working on the sale a month it took place,” he says. “They did a great job.”