Ideas
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 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.
October 04, 2022 I Next Gen Retailing I by Scott Rife
Take Charge of Your Time
When you want to get someone to commit to a time, always offer at least two options.
September 26, 2022 I by Drew Holmes
On the Road Again
Hitting the road as a ed rep for my store was one of the best things to happen to my business.
September 26, 2022 I The Marketing Guru I by Tracy Hoeft
Become a Scroll Stopper
“Starting with a question that your viewer can’t answer is one of the easiest types of hooks.”
