We had some amazing conversations with some of our industries best and brightest at the summer NAMM show. Check out all 12 episodes!
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down with John Priest, Managing Director (CEO) of Peach Guitars. John and the rest of his team have built an amazing music store and online presence. We discuss how they have handled the challenges of COVID-19, Brexit, and much more. We had a great time talking with John!
Read MoreIn this episode, we sat down with Mike McAfee, Buyer and Sales Manager of Maxwell's House of Music! Mike has spent more than 30 years in the retail music and it shows. His enthusiastic approach to retail is not only fun, but informative and conveyable.
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down with MIRC Sales Representative, Adam Hatfield to discuss sales. Adam has been in MI sales for over 17 years with experience in both wholesale and retail.
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down with industry veteran and legend, Gordy Wilcher. To say Gordy is respected and well known in the MI industry would be an understatement. Gordy has owned Owensboro Music for 46 years and has also partnered with Michael Connolly to grow MJC Ironworks, a string company.
Read MoreIn this episode, we sit down and discuss MIRC (Musical Instrument Reclamation Corporation). We answer common questions we receive and also discuss why MIRC started producing The Music Retail Show podcast.
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down with Allen Haynes, owner of The Music Stop in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Allen is a great example of a diversified music store with multiple revenue streams. His knowledge about band rentals, sound system installs, and day to day music store operations is second to none. Not only that, but he is a stand up guy to top it off!
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nathan sit down with the strongest man in music retail, Chris Honeycutt - owner of Honeycutt Music. Chris has a great success story and continues to thrive in today's retail environment.
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down with GuitarEffectsPedals.com owner Ryan Nixon at the Amigo Guitar Show in Franklin, TN. We talk Ryan's history and some of the realities of music retail as well as some strategy for staying positive and profitable. Ryan is a great friend and all around great guy!
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nathan sit down with IMSO President and owner of Backstage Music, Allen McBroom. Allen is a respected industry vet and a wealth of knowledge. Allen also contributes a column to MI industry trade magazine The Music & Sound Retailer.
Read MoreIn this episode, Richard and Nathan sit down with MI industry rockstar, Tim Kletti of the Winmark Corporation. Although we mostly know Tim and Winmark from Music Go Round, they also offer franchise opportunities including Play It Again Sports, Once Upon A Child, Platos Closet, & Style Encore to entrepreneurs.
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nathan sit down and discuss looking ahead into 2019. Some of the topics they cover are self reflection, casting a vision, inspecting areas of your music store or online business that need improvement and much more.
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nate sit down with Pawn industry vet Ken Huddleston. Ken has been in the pawn industry since the late 70's and has a wealth of knowledge on how to run a successful pawn/music store hybrid.
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nate sit down with Ian Harrold, who handles all of the media needs of MIRC. The discussion is all about social media and brand strategy using today's technology. If you own or manage a music store or sell guitars online, check out this informative episode to get a handle on your social strategy.
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nate discuss the importance of gearing up your music store now for the holiday season. Getting ahead of the curve and having the right inventory and strategy is crucial for capturing all of the success you can during the holidays. If you own or manage a music store or sell guitars online, this episode is a must listen.
Read MoreIn this episode, Richard and Nathan sit down with Dave Clo to discuss music education and more. Dave is an established guitar player, author, and producer. Dave received his bachelor’s degree of music from the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music in 1987. Dave has recorded and toured extensively with Grammy® and Dove Award nominated artists and is the author of the interactive guitar method series, “You’re In The Band” and the 3-Sided Posters.
Read MoreHow do you beat those summer blues? Traffic into your store can slow way down while everyone is enjoying outdoor activities and family vacations during the summer months. Even online guitar sales tend to slow down. In this episode, we go over some tips and read some listener feedback on how they keep sales and morale high in their music store during the summer heat!
Read MoreIn this episode Nathan and Richard sit down with the owner of Maxwell's House of Music, a brick and mortar music store located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mark is an industry vet with valuable insights.
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