ABOUT WISHFLUENCE

Developed in 2017 by Andy Martin, The Wish List App was created not only to solve the problems with pen and paper wish lists seen in many jewelry stores across the country, but also to enhance the in-store experience.

The Wish List App is a custom, branded mobile application that focuses on customer relationship management and subsequent sales, allowing for a more streamlined approach to better manage your customers and their favorite jewelry, all in one location.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Andy Martin, Co-Founder & CEO. Andy, developer extraordinaire, obtained his Master’s in Computer Science Game Development from USC in 2013. He spent several years working for a start-up company in Southern California, until his wife (and now business partner) convinced him to move back to Arkansas so they could be near loved ones and grow their family. 

Andy always had a desire to start his own business and did so as a software solutions architect. While a consultant, Andy set out to solve the problems with paper wish lists after having a conversation with his sister-in-law who worked at a jewelry store in 2016. Andy worked closely with Wishfluence’s flagship early adopters to deliver the first branded wish list app to Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry. 

Carin Martin, Co-Founder & Product Owner. Carin started her career in the jewelry industry in 2008 as a sales associate. In 2014, she switched gears to work in the nonprofit sector after obtaining a Master’s in Social Work Community Development and Administration. After Andy worked with a local jeweler to create The Wish List App, he quickly realized he needed help and enlisted Carin to join him in 2019. 

Wishfluence is a startup and Carin wears many hats: website developer, finance manager, database administrator, on-boarding specialist, customer service and support specialist, communications director, partner and advisor relations, office assistant, barista, etc. If you have a question, she has answers!