In 2011, we decided to sell the bowling center and travel the country while Susan travel-nursed. After three years of visiting many locations around the country, we decided to settle in the Venice area, where Susan took a Job at Venice Regional Bayfront Hospital. Michael had discovered OOFOS® brand sandals while working in Naples as he scouted the area before we moved to Florida.

With 20 plus years at the bowling center, Michael’s feet were in terrible condition with plantar fasciitis and continued fatigue when standing. He bought a pair of OOFOS at a seafood festival, and within two weeks his feet were much better. As we settled into the area and Michael started looking for a job, we walked by the Englewood Farmers Market and saw all the people. 

Since his feet were better, and we had already signed up to possibly sell the sandals in Minnesota, we contacted the manager of the market and requested to sell them there. Due to the recovery component of OOFOS, we were granted permission to sell. Two weeks later, we were selling OOFOS! Michael sold 16 pairs his first day! A business was born. For three years, we both enjoyed selling OOFOS at several markets. We also moved our son Nathan down here from Minnesota, and he started selling, as well.