Retale

During season 2, we will spend some time focusing on special messages. Today we have our fourth season 2 special episode with Jason. We talk about dealing with major life changes, when it's time to move on from a toxic work situation, and we have a major announcement at the end of the episode. Stick around for it! 

During season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel from the states to Jordan. In the very eighth episode, we fly all the way to Jordan to talk to Mohammad. We talk about working through COVID-19, everything that comes with working with family, and why integrity is so important in this field.  Dan tells a joke: A German Shepherd went to the telegram office, took out a blank form, and wrote: "Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof." The clerk examined the paper and politely told the dog: "There are only nine words here. You could send another 'Woof' for the same price." "But," the dog replied, "that would make no sense at all."

During season 2, we will spend the middle of the season focusing on some special messages. On the very seventh episode, we talk with Joe, an ER doctor, about everything COVID-19: how it's been at his hospital, the various treatments, and some pointers on what people of retail and everywhere should be doing. "Son: Dad, why is my sister's name Paris? Dad: B/c she was conceived in Paris. Son: Oh, that makes sense. Thanks! Dad: No problem, Quarantine."  

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel from the States to South Korea.  In the very seventh episode, we fly all the way to South Korea to talk to Cristian. We talk about the various countries he’s lived in, the differences and similarities between consuming in South Korea and the United States, and how COVID has specifically affected Seoul. "What is the difference between a crocodile?"

During season 2, we will spend the middle of the season focusing on some special episodes. On the very sixth special episode, we talk to Zach from Underground Daydream. We talk about his creative passions, what inspired him to create Underground Daydream, and how to balance his passion with his full-time career and life. "A doctor accidentally prescribes his patient a laxative instead of a coughing syrup. Three days later the patient comes for a check-up and the doctor asks, "Well? Are you still coughing?" The patient replies, "No. I'm afraid to!" More info on Underground Daydream: Twitter/Snapchat: @UndergroundDay Facebook/Instagram: @UndergroundDaydream Website: UndergroundDaydream.com

During season 2, we will spend the middle of the season focusing on some special episodes. On the very fifth special episode, we talk to Mitch from the Retell Pharmacy Podcast. We talk about his inspiration for starting the podcast, the lessons learned during the process, and creating a community where people can actually feel heard.  "How did the first year pharmacy student learn more about clarithromycin? Biaxin!" ~Mitch More info on Mitch's podcast: Twitter: @RetellPharmacy Facebook: @RetellPharmacy His podcast can also be found on Apple podcast, Spotify, and Google Play.  His most recent episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/staying-alive-drs-week-white-coat-syndrome-strikes/id1418811482?i=1000461458688

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel from Romania back to revisit Canada. In the very sixth episode, we talk to Matt from the Nooks & Crannies Podcast. We talk about advertising compared to the States, the difference between regulars at one job compared to another, and why our political leanings may impact how we empathize and relate to customers and people in general. "A guy shows up late for work. The boss yells, ‘You should’ve been here at 8.30!’ He replies. ‘Why? What happened at 8.30?’" ~Matt    More info on Matt's podcast: Okay, here goes:https://nooksandcrannies.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NooksCrannieFB: https://www.facebook.com/nooksandcranniespodcast His most recent episode is with a professional Santa:https://nooksandcrannies.podbean.com/e/31-henley-santa-is-coming-to-town-without-glittery-reindeer-relish/

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel from the US all the way to Romania, my mother land. In the very fifth episode, we talk to Anca. We talk about dealing with demanding requests, interacting with tourists, and finding meaning in the relationships we foster during our time working in retail. "My friends and I will celebrate the national day of Romania on the 1st of December and will make a traditional food brunch. One friend asked another friend what he will cook and he said, 'sushi.' You know, the traditional Romanian food of... sushi." ~Anca

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel Ireland all the way back home to the United States. In the very fourth episode, we talk to Dwight. We talk about customers that appreciate great service, coming together as a work-team, and dealing with blatant racist experiences.  If you wanna reach me, you can @RetalePodcast on Twitter or Retale Podcast on Facebook. Also, don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. I'm also always looking for suggestions to improve the show, so all ideas are welcome! "My boyfriend is really mad at the fact that I have no sense of direction. So I packed up my stuff and right." ~Anonymous

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel from Canada all the way to Ireland. In the very third episode, we talk to Jordan. We talk about balancing work and home life, how we evolve during our time in retail, and what it’s like to consume in Ireland compared to America. If you wanna reach me, you can @RetalePodcast on Twitter or Retale Podcast on Facebook. Also, don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. I'm also always looking for suggestions to improve the show, so all ideas are welcome! "My grandfather says I’m too reliant on technology. I called him a hypocrite and unplugged his life support." ~Anonymous

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We travel from Australia all the way to Canada. In the second episode, we talk to Melissa. We talk about what it’s like working with family, why it’s important to show empathy when we’re the consumer, and how retail can translate in our professional work. If you wanna reach me, you can @RetalePodcast on Twitter or Retale Podcast on Facebook. Also, don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. I'm also always looking for suggestions to improve the show, so all ideas are welcome! "If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is 'God is crying.' And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is 'probably because of something you did.'" ~Jack Handey

In season 2, we will be focusing more on the people of retail from different countries. We start in Australia and then fly to Canada!  In the first episode, we travel across the Atlantic to Australia to talk to Bec! We talk a little about living in Australia, sexism in the workplace, and finding value in the consumer. If you wanna reach me, you can @RetalePodcast on Twitter or Retale Podcast on Facebook. Also, don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. I'm also always looking for suggestions to improve the show, so all ideas are welcome!  "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes." ~Jack Handey

On the season finale, I talk to my brother Mike Summers about the different things that stood out to us from season 1. It was great to have my brother on this episode because we usually have great conversations about important topics like this. We have very different personalities, too, so we'll catch different points from the same source material.  We talk about the similarities between retail and private lessons, dealing with the loss of regulars, and why it’s important to have a positive attitude about one’s craft and company. If you wanna reach me, you can @RetalePodcast on Twitter or Retale Podcast on Facebook. Also, if you like this podcast, subscribe and rate me on Apple Podcast! I'd greatly appreciate it.  "Well, if droids could think, there'd be none of us here, would there?" ~Obi Wan Kenobi

After each quarter in this season, I will share a special episode that focuses on some of the intricacies of retail. On the very fourth and last special episode, I interview a pharmacy staff about their experience working together. We talk about resolving conflict at work, communicating better as a store, and what it takes to smoothly run a store with a pharmacy. "Somebody has to save our skins." ~Leia Organa

Today I talk to Clyde, who has a wonderful experience in retail. We talk about connecting with coworkers, knowing ourselves well enough to know if a retail job fits us, and finding ways to empathize when we’re on the other side of the counter. If you wanna reach me, you can @RetalePodcast on Twitter or Retale Podcast on Facebook. Clyde is also starting a podcast called Ode to the RPG. If you wanna reach him you can @OTTRPG on Twitter.  "Search your feelings, you will know it to be true." ~Emperor Palpatine

Today I talk to Royce, who has a great perspective in retail. We talk about frustrating customers, the struggle and satisfaction in starting a brand new store, and what it’s like working exclusively for one retail company. If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter or at Retale Podcast on Facebook. Also, check out Royce's podcast: Stuck In The Middle Pod.  To die for one’s people is a great sacrifice. To live for one’s people, an even greater sacrifice. I choose to live for my people. ~Riyo Chuchi

Today I talk to Marcus, who has a unique perspective in retail. We talk about dealing with insulting customers, differing management styles, and what it’s like working almost exclusively for smaller companies and stores. If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter or at Retale Podcast on Facebook. "Great, kid. Don't get cocky." ~Han Solo

Today I talk to Brandon C, who has a wide variety of retail experience. We talk about working with poor management, how to adapt to the clientele, and why it’s important to make work fun.   If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter or at Retale Podcast on Facebook.   "I already tried that. It's magnetically sealed." ~Luke Skywalker

After each quarter in this season, I will share a special episode that focuses on some of the intricacies of retail. On the very third special episode, I talk to Gregg, a pharmacy manager of a local pharmacy. We talk about the personal evolution of being a manager, what steps to take to work on difficult situations, and how to balance work and home life. If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "Pass on what you have learned." ~Yoda

Today I talk to Reuben, who has a great deal of knowledge in retail. We talk about working in music stores, bonding with coworkers, and how retail experience can greatly impact future non-retail jobs.   If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter or at Retale Podcast on Facebook.    "Who you callin 'scruffy looking?'" ~Han Solo

Today I talk to Randy, who was our guinea pig for Retale. We talk about coffee shop life, customers that really stood out, and spitting in coffee? That’s right. Spitting in coffee.   If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter or at Retale Podcast on Facebook.   "Into the garbage chute, flyboy!" ~Han Solo

Today I talk to Melinda, who has a great perspective in retail. We talk about enjoying regulars, giving ourselves the time to be mentally ready for work, and finding ways to work well with differing personality types.   If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause." ~Queen Amidala

Today I talk to Luke, who has a more unorthodox experience in retail. We talk about the importance of being a team player, good vs bad managers, and why we need to treat each other more as humans instead of transactions.   If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "Sorry about the mess." ~Han Solo

After each quarter in this season, I will share a special episode that focuses on some of the intricacies of retail.   On the very second special episode, I talk to Jesse and Molly from The Silver Key Tattoo shop. We talk about the process of opening up a business, the importance of hiring the right person, and why the Golden Rule applies to everything in running a business well.   If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.    "I find your lack of faith disturbing." ~Darth Vader

Today I talk to Jamie, who has a unique experience in retail. We talk about the importance of good management, dealing with possible dangerous situations, and finding ways to deal with the stress of work.    If you want to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possible imagine." ~Obi-Wan Kenobi

Today I talk to Maurice, who has spent many years working in retail. We talk about maintaining a good relationship with store leadership, helping fix problem stores, and using humor to diffuse tense situations.    If you need to contact me, you can reach me on Twitter at @RetalePodcast or on my Retale Podcast Facebook page.    "Traveling through hyperspace ain't like dusting crops, farm boy." ~Han Solo

Today I talk to Ryan, who has spent many years in retail. We discuss working overnights, the power of yes, and finding the right fit for work.  If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.  "We'll take the next chance. And the next. On and on until we win."

Today I talk to Cassie, who has a great perspective to share about her retail experience. We talk about what we're willing to do at work, dealing with sexism, and knowing when to put our foot down.    If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "Mind tricks don't work on me." ~Watto 

After each quarter in this season, I will share a special episode that focuses on some of the intricacies of retail.   On the very first special episode, I talk to Bri Flynn about leadership. We talk about the different domains in leadership, the difference between managing and leading, and how to improve the work environment.    If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   “Your focus determines your reality.” ~Qui-Gon Jinn

Today I talk to Aubrey, who has a fascinating perspective about his retail experience. We talk about wrestling with unethical management, the benefits of working hard, and how to process implicit and explicit discrimination in the workplace. If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "It's a trap!" ~Admiral Ackbar

Today I talk to Billy, who has a great and unique perspective as a car salesman. We talk about returning customers, helping people with major purchases, and what it's like having a variable income.  If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter. "Never tell me the odds." ~Han Solo

Today I talk to Banana. She has worked in various retail settings. We talk about long time customers, dealing with challenges in human resources, and how retail has impacted her life If you need to reach me, you can at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.   "Do. Or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda

Today we talk with Brandon, who has many years of experience working in coffee shops. We talk about interactions with regulars, relationships with coworkers, and the importance of compassion. If you want to contact me, you can reach me at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.

In this episode, I discuss the point, format, and scope of the podcast. Enjoy! If you want to contact me, you can reach me at @RetalePodcast on Twitter.