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Dan Tratensek, Publisher of Hardware Retailing magazine, sits down with industry veterans to get the latest scoop on the industry and their business.
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Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Dan connects with Nick Talarico, vice president of e-commerce for Do it Best. They discuss how retailers should consider e-commerce as more than just one part of their business and view it as a crucial piece to the success of their operation. They also share ways retailers can let go of the fear of perfection that's holding them back from the online sales space.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
On this episode, Dan talks to Ryan Staggs from High Cotton Brewing Co. and Orgill president and CEO Boyden Moore about the companies' unique partnership ahead of the wholesaler's 175th anniversary.
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In this episode, we welcome back Gary Pittsford of Castle Valuation - a Division of Creative Planning. Dan and Gary discuss what has changed since the start of the pandemic for business owners and how a surge in sales has impacted everything from business valuations to retirement planning and more.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
In this episode of "Taking Care of Business," Dan catches up with NHPA staffers Renee Changnon and Melanie Moul to find out what's on the horizon for the Member Services and Communications teams at NHPA.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
To start off the New Year, the focus of the first episode of Taking Care of Business for 2022 is technology. We talk to Grant Morrow and Stephanie Lee who head up Orgill's e-commerce and product data programs to get some insights into how independent retailers are building their omnichannel presence.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
On today's episode of Taking Care of Business, Dan goes over some of his predictions for the industry in 2022. We look at everything from employees' changing demands to supply chain updates.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
On this episode, Melanie Moul talks to Sarah Kalloch, executive director of the Good Jobs Institute, to learn more about the strategies companies can implement to become employers of choice in their communities.
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
In today’s podcast, we are coming to you live (on tape) from the National Hardware Show where we sat down with show director Beth Casson to learn about how this year's show is going and where the industry’s event is headed.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
On this installment, we talk to E-comm expert Garrett Schwegler of Lucidworks about how more consumers are embracing contactless commerce and what small to mid-size retailers can do to react to these changing demands.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
On today's episode we talk with the folks from Live Oak Bank about how they can help small businesses through the SBA process. We also chat with NHPA's Melanie Moul about what's in store for the National Hardware Show and NHPA All-Industry Conference.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere