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Discovering QVC (and so much more)… in Italy.

by on ‎10-02-2013 05:53 PM

Ciao! (FYI..in case you start to speak Italian with me, that’s about as far as I go J ). There are so many reasons to have the ‘attitude of gratitude’ when it comes to having this crazy job  at QVC. From ‘Live TV’, to the laughs, to meeting QVC Customers over the years, it’s been a blast. But having the opportunity to travel the world is something for which I’ll be forever grateful. From Broadcasting in Germany, to seeing the Swiss Alps, to climbing the Great Wall of China, it’s been quite a ride!


Some months ago, one of the Execs from QVC Italy was visiting the US. He asked if I would consider ‘venturing across the pond’ to work with his Team in Milan. He suggested I work it out so as to also take a weeks’ vacation with my wife. “Hmmmm”, I said..…” let me think about it.” And two seconds later, shouted, “What, are you kidding?? You bet!”


 From the culture to the Architecture, to the food  to the wine (the Wine!), to the high end Italian fashion, to the feeling of romance in the air, it was a trip my wife Amy and I will never forget.




The countryside in Tuscany was unforgettable. We were in awe of the Ancient ruins of the Coliseum in Rome. We stood frozen, mesmerized while staring at the stunning grandeur of Michelangelo’s Art work in the Sistine Chapel.


 


But, oh yeah, I was also there to work! The QVC Host Team could not have been more welcoming! And thanks to an incredible interpreter, the language barrio proved to be no problem at all!




In fact,  after working with them for a few days, the VP of Talent, my good friend Mattias, suggested I go on the air! It was then that I discovered something that made me smile. The Show I would be doing… was Diamonique!  Diamonique was one of the first Jewelry Shows  I ever did on QVC ’Oh so many years ago’. And what I found interesting was that, so often, we refer to the style, the beauty, and the elegance of Italian style.  Turns out our Italian friends Love our style as well!! From the quality, to the sparkle of the stones, to the affordable luxury, our QVC Italy audience seems to think it works for ‘every facet’ of their lives as well!


 


See you on-air soon!  Please keep in touch on Facebook at Rick Domeier QVC as well.


Graci!,


Rick