“A flea market creates the thrift store experience outdoors.”

Rob Sieban is president, CEO and owner of United Flea Markets. Rob serves as a past president and chairman of the National Flea Market Association board of directors. He earned his on-the-ground credentials starting in 2011 when he took over the leadership as CEO and operator of Denver’s Mile High Flea Market, the third-largest outdoor flea market in the nation. Rob has worked in retail for more than 20 years. Over the course of his career, he has held executive leadership positions in operations, human resources, merchandise planning and control, real estate, store design, and construction. He is fascinated by consumer spending patterns and behaviors and has chosen to work within niche and category killers rather than mainstream retail.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

• The secrets behind what has made Mile High Flea Market the third largest in the country.
  
• Good news! Flea markets are back post-COVD!
• The difference between a thrift store and a flea market.
• The average visitor shops a flea market 26 times a year and spend as much as three hours each visit!
• Mile High Flea Market sees over one million shoppers every year!
• The special relationship between buyers and vendors.
• How flea markets in different states have different personalities. Visit www.unitedfleamarkets.com to learn more!