Dennis Kupchenko

Founder & Operator
Red Barn Market & Nursery — Puyallup, WA | Jan 2018 – Jul 2025

• Acquired and scaled a local retail/agricultural business from $300K to $1.4M in annual revenue, turning it into the most recognized market in the community
• Led all business functions: operations, finance, marketing, HR, inventory, logistics, and customer experience
• Built, trained, and managed a team of 10 employees during peak season; created onboarding systems, schedules, and performance standards
• Held full P&L responsibility, including pricing strategy, margins, cash flow, payroll, taxes, and bookkeeping
• Designed and executed all advertising and brand strategy, growing social media from 1,500 to 25,000+ followers and driving consistent foot traffic and sales
• Planned and hosted weekly vendor markets (20–40 vendors) that attracted large crowds and boosted partner and store revenue
• Negotiated vendor contracts and sourcing terms to improve quality and control costs
• Managed all POS systems and backend operations, including UPC coding, inventory controls, and system updates
• Led seasonal remodels and upgrades to maintain customer excitement and brand freshness
• Personally led daily sales-floor execution and visual merchandising for produce and nursery, training staff on product placement, rotation, and presentation to maximize sell-through and customer experience
• Built the business into a community landmark, featured on live local news multiple times
• Successfully exited the business through a professional sale process