Ideas
August 25, 2023 I AI in MI I by Brendan Alviani
Using AI to Your Advantage
Focus on having ChatGPT assist your store with things you’re knowledgeable about, so that you can quickly fact-check, cut the ‘filler’ and refine the language as necessary.
July 17, 2023 I In the Trenches I by Cyph Shah
Reignite the Hunger
Cyph Shah encourages retailers to partner with manufacturers for events that will elevate the visibility of product integration and collaboration.
July 05, 2023 I Next Gen Retailing I by Jeremy Payne
Payne — Out!
A few reflections from the outgoing president of NAMM YP.
June 06, 2023 I My Turn I by Mary Luehrsen
Advocating for Music Education: Proactive, Positive & Perpetual
NAMM’s Mary Luehrsen urges retailers to take one minute out of their day today to use NAfME’s tool to ask elected officials to support music education funding.
March 20, 2023 I In the Trenches I by Cyph Shah
The Secret to Brick-and-Mortar Wealth
How our dealership has survived the last three turbulent years and managed to come out on top.
January 19, 2023 I by Drew Holmes
My Acquisition Story
“When I acquired Drums West, I knew I was getting a Rolodex and inventory. I did not anticipate finding a mentor and friend.”
January 19, 2023 I NAMM YP I by Erin Kessler
How I Became Less Awkward
Improv put me in front of an audience, forced me to think on my feet and helped me make better connections with people faster. That all translated into my life in the music industry.
November 01, 2022 I From The Trenches I by Myrna Sislen
… And We’re Back!
Despite scheduling grapples, the NAMM 2022 Hill Day event advocating for music education was an overall success.
