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Thoughtful growth

for outdoor and

lifestyle brands

Where Great Brands
Meet the Right Partners

At The Pearl Approach, we focus on building long-term partnerships that lead to sales maximization. We are a multi-line sales and consulting agency with over 15 years of experience in managing and growing wholesale businesses.  While we specialize in working with key accounts such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Scheels, we also manage the Southeast territory for premium outdoor, sporting goods, and travel brands.  We are based in Winston-Salem, NC.

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The Company We Keep

Brands we believe in,

built through partnership

and purpose.

Brands

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Spiritual Gangster

SENIQ

Practice What You Love

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JOLYN

Merrell

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Founded by Erin “Pearl,” The Pearl Approach reflects a career built over time through persistence, relationships, and real-world experience. Erin has played a key role in driving meaningful growth for brands such as The North Face, Lucy Activewear, and Free People Movement, helping expand their wholesale presence, strengthen retail partnerships, and unlock new opportunities. With a relationship-first mindset and a focus on long-term value, we work alongside brands to build momentum that lasts.

Our Founder

Let's Connect

Erin Howdyshell

Winston Salem, NC

Email: Erin@ThePearlApproach.com

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