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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 Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Today we talk to Mike MacKay, owner of Vassar Building Center in Vassar, Michigan. Together with his wife, Brenda, the MacKay's made the decision to build their dream store right before the pandemic hit. Learn how they worked with their distributor to push through the challenges to unveil an innovative store that doubled the size of their business.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
In this episode, we circle back with Stacy Mitchell from the Institute for Local Self Reliance to catch up on some of the latest developments in her group's efforts to lobby for pro-small business initiatives.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
On this episode we talk about all the things that keep you up at night -- the emerging threats that could forever alter your business. Our guest is Scott Reynolds, CEO of American Hardware and Lumber Insurance and he is going to share some tips that just might help you sleep a little better.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
On this edition of Taking Care of Business we lighten it up a little bit and talk to Rob Stolzer, who recently launched a website (www.misteroswald.com) dedicated to honoring the legacy of the long-running Hardware Retailing comic strip.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
On this week's episode, we connect back with Grant Farnsworth to get updates on the industry outlook for the last half of the year, discuss how consumers' buying habits are changing and learn a little about how vaccinations are impacting shopping patterns.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
With the surge in home improvement projects and spending, paint and coatings are center stage on most home owner's to-do lists. On this edition of Taking Care of Business we talk to someone who knows a thing or two about paint, John Vanderpool, True Value's Divisional President of Paint and General Manufacturing. We touch on supply chain, color trends and what it takes to run a profitable paint and sundry operation.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Normally around this time of year, we would all be getting ready to head to the National Hardware Show. While we won't be heading to Vegas this May, in this episode we talk with Beth Casson from the National Hardware Show to learn about all the changes at the industry's biggest event and what to expect in October when the show will take place.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
On this episode of Taking Care of Business we are talking supply chain and ketchup with Dent Johnson, Do it Best's vice president of merchandising. Johnson gives us the low-down on what's caused the kinks in the supply chain, where we are headed and how commodity prices could impact project demand in the coming months.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In this episode, Dan talks to Scott Wright, Executive Director of NHPA’s Retail Leadership Institute, and Katie McHone-Jones, NHPA's Event and Retail Support manager, about this year's Young Retailer of the Year honorees. They talk about the impact of the awards, what they represent and what everyone can learn from watching them
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
On this episode of Taking Care of Business we talk Business by the Numbers as we sit down with NHPA's CFO Dave Gowan and discuss the importance of managing your business using Key Performance Indicators. We also talk about how retailers can participate in this year's Cost of Doing Business Study.
Music Credits:
"Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere