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In this podcast, Renee Changnon, NHPA's Retail Outreach Coordinator, talks to retailers across North America to learn about their careers, unique ideas and retail insights.
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Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
In this episode of "Tell Me More..." Renee talks with four of the five owners of Nikiski Hardware & Supply in Nikiski, Alaska. The group came together to open the business less than a year ago in order to support the local community and provide products, support and act as a place for people to come together. Learn how their trip to the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas and their background in the home improvement industry has led to their new business venture.
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
In the first episode of the year, Renee welcomes Cody Goeppner of Blehyl Co-op back to the podcast. Cody shares a few of the new initiatives the company has launched, he talks about where he sees technology taking retail and much more.
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
In the final episode of the year, Renee sits down with Dan Tratensek, NRHA’s executive vice president and executive editor of Hardware Retailing. The two talk about Dan's 24 years serving the independent hardware industry through the NRHA, what he predicts in the decade ahead and why he is so passionate about serving the industry. If you want to hear more from Dan, make sure to subscribe to his podcast, "Taking Care of Business."
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Renee's guest this week is Gina Schaefer, co-founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. Tune in to hear Gina's journey from one store to eleven.
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Renee sits down with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber in Casco, Maine. Kevin shares an incredible story about how his speech disorder set him on a path to develop new management skills and a company culture that encourages all employees to be leaders.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Renee shares some highlights with retailers she met during her road trip across the New England area. They discuss how each operation is a vital part of their communities and how some retailers have found unique niches.
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Renee is joined in this episode by the Vice President of Aubuchon Hardware, Josiah Gates. Headquartered in Westminster, Massachusetts, Aubuchon operates 104 stores across the country.
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Join Renee in this episode as she chats with Franklin Cloninger, General Manager of Triangle Hardware and one of NRHA's 2019 Young Retailer of the Year nominees.
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
In this episode of "Tell Me More...", Renee chats with Jamie Gentner, COO of Center Hardware & Supply in San Francisco. Listen along as they talk about how the family business has evolved through four generations. Plus, learn why social media and events are a key part of her business's customer outreach.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Renee speaks with Pat Sullivan this week, owner of Sullivan Hardware in Indiana. They talk about how Pat took over the business and continues to help the store thrive through services and special events.