In this episode we sat down at summer NAMM with Fred Poole, General Manager of Product Development at Peavey Electronics. Peavey is a historic brand with a great story. We discuss everything from some of Peavey’s history to some of their future plans. Fred is wealth of knowledge and a fun guy to hang out with.
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down at Summer NAMM 2019 with Brian Berk, editor of The Music & Sound Retailer. The Retailer is a highly respected MI industry trade magazine largely due to Brian’s efforts. We enjoyed sitting with Brian discussing the industry.
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 NAMM Young Professionals President, Mark Despotakis. Mark is also the Director of Market Development at Progressive Music in Pittsburgh, PA.
We discuss the importance of NAMM YP and how to get involved-hint...it's super easy and free! If you or any of your staff are under 40 and an MI industry professional, you need to be a part of NAMM YP.
Read MoreIn this episode, we sat down again with Causby Challacombe, Director of Membership for the NAMM Foundation. Causby is one of our favorite guests! Her enthusiasm for the MI industry and knowledge of the benefits of NAMM are always inspiring and helpful.
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 we sat down with Epiphone Product Manager, Aljon Go. Aljon is highly respected in the MI industry not only for his work, but for his character as well.
Aljon is a wealth of knowledge about all things Epiphone, Kramer, Steinberger, and Tobias. Sit back and enjoy this episode!
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down with guitarist and YouTube influencer, Rhett Shull. Rhett is not only an amazing musician, but has harnessed the power of YouTube and is creating some of the best videos out there. We discuss his channel and also tactics and tips for how to grow your channel and much more.
Read MoreIn this episode we sit down with Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals. Based in Nashville, TN - Zach has built Mythos from the ground up and is gaining ground fast in the pedal community.
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down with MI Industry vets and good friends Glen Wolff and Terry Myers of Taylor. We talk about what's new with Taylor and chat about the industry as a whole. We also touch on Glen's involvement in a new product call the Acousti-Lok from Music Nomad. Any chance we have to sit down and talk with these guys is always welcomed and a great time.
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 we sit down with Charlton and Greg from Franklin Strap at the Amigo Guitar Show. We talk everything from the NAMM show to where the industry is heading.
Find more about Franklin Strap at their website: http://franklinstrap.com/
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nate sit down at the Amigo Guitar Show with Phil Bradbury, owner of Little Walter Tube Amps. Phil is an all around great guy that builds amazing amps!
Read MoreIn this episode we sat down at the Amigos Guitar Show in Franklin, TN with John Williams of GuitarAttack.com - John is a good friend of ours and a wealth of knowledge on all things pickup related!
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 legend in the making, Ariel Posen! Ariel is not only a total beast on guitar, but a phenomenal singer and songwriter as well. The guys discuss everything from Ariel's career to music stores, the NAMM show, and Ariel's Skype lessons.
Read MoreIn this episode Richard and Nathan sit down and dive deep and share their opinions on a few of the topics discussed in the interview with Tim Kletti of Music-Go-Round. The SWOT analysis, inventory management, employee moral, and much more are all in the mix in this episode!
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.
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