Ideas

October 06, 2023 I Next-Gen Retailing I by Jonathan Hendrix

Hiring for Company Culture

If you’re interviewing someone who has not totally bought into your company culture, consider that a major red flag.

September 18, 2023 I E-Commerce Reverberations I by Jamie Major

Holiday Prep Starts Now

The holiday selling season has grown to encompass all of Q4, so prep early and enjoy the success all season long.

September 18, 2023 I NAMM YP I by Natalie Morrison

Become a Better Self-advocate

​A few ideas on why advocating for yourself is a must for your professional growth.

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.