With 18 years of entrepreneurial experience and over a decade in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, Michelle Manningham is a powerhouse in product-based brand growth. She has successfully opened over 60,000 retail doors across 20 + brands, securing placements in some of the most sought-after retail stores in the U.S.

As the founder of Pink & Associates, one of the most respected sales agencies in the Gift and Home industry, Michelle has built a reputation for turning under-the-radar products into must-have retail winners. Her newest venture is laser-focused on empowering both emerging and established brands to scale strategically and sustainably.

Michelle has spent more than 10 years mastering the retail landscape—navigating trade shows, cultivating buyer relationships, and unlocking shelf space at top-tier retailers. Now, she's pulling back the curtain to share the strategies, systems, and insights that drive real retail success.

She has also served on Board of Directors for multiple organizations in the consumer goods and Gift Home and Trade Association further cementing her position as a trusted voice and advisor in the industry.

Whether you're dreaming of getting your products on shelves or struggling to stand out in a saturated market, Michelle provides the roadmap. Through high-impact training, insider guidance, and real talk, she helps brands go from overlooked to unforgettable.

This is where brands come to get placed.