Podcasts about Merchandising

On this, our 5th and final week of Development Hell Month we review the movie for which this theme came into existence- as we headed out to the theater to see Coyote vs ACME and we are BACK with OUR verdict! Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Pro skater Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez built Primitive Skateboarding from a Nike-exclusive sneaker shop into a $20 million skate and apparel empire, and almost none of it went according to plan. Here he breaks down the mindset he learned on a board and applied to building a brand designed to outlast his career. For more on Primitive Skateboarding and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

✨ Holly Wampler, Director of Brand Experience & Creative Merchandising @ Shake Shack☁️ Career journey from Walmart buyer to leading brand experience at Shake Shack☁️ How to create your own opportunities instead of waiting for them☁️ Why every marketing girly should build a portfolio of real work☁️ The role of merchandising in shaping the customer experience☁️ Advice for standing out early in your marketing career☁️ Lessons from building a career across retail, fashion, and food marketingJoin the Sky Society Marketing Girly private LinkedIn group.Follow Sky Society on Instagram @skysociety.co and Marketing Girly on TikTok @marketinggirlypod

What a fun new friend of the podcast, Lauren Jones tells us all about Athos Commerce and how they are changing the way we shop online! Author and industry pro Chris Parsons joins me in finding out more about data feeds, merchandising and how the Athos Commerce AI platform converts!  Always Off Brand is always a Laugh & Learn!   eTail episodes are brought to you by TALKOOT! Go to https://talkoot.com/ to find out how you can scale your content, copy, story telling. Faster Product Content Operations for the AI Era!     FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/?feedid=5770554&_src=f2_featured_email   GUEST Lauren Jones LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-jones-944709159/ Atmos Commerce: https://athoscommerce.com/   Guest: Chris Parsons  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/ Retail Rewired: https://retailrewired.ca/   Huge Shout Out to everyone at eTail for the great support and giving us the place to record at their great events.    QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 17 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 30 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Mr. Ohsman has been managing brands on Amazon for 19yrs. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Producer and Co-Host for the top 5 retail podcast, Always Off Brand. He also produces the Brain Driven Brands Podcast featuring leading Consumer Behaviorist Sarah Levinger. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley lives in North Carolina.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music "Office Party" available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   "Always Off Brand" is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.

On this, our 4th week of Development Hell Month, we check out another movie that took DECADES to come to fruition- and how much can we blame on Harvey Weinstein? This week we check out GANGS OF NEW YORK from 2002. Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Alaska Airlines is proving that the best CX transformations make complexity disappear for customers. As Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines moved onto one technology foundation, the goal was to replace separate bookings, tickets, apps, and support channels with a more connected journey while preserving what makes each brand distinct. This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Charu Jain, SVP of Merchandising and Innovation at Alaska Airlines, shares how technology, operational preparation, and human care can work together to transform CX at scale. Listen to the full epside now! Blake Morgan was called "The Queen of CX" by Meta. She is a customer experience futurist and author of three books on customer experience. Follow Blake Morgan on LinkedIn For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here. Learn more at www.blakemichellemorgan.com 

This month we've been exploring movies that have been stuck in development Hell and this week's movie had SUCH a hard time getting made that they made a DOCUMENTARY about how disastrous it was…then 20 years later- they MADE that movie. Was it worth the wait?  Today we review The Man Who Killed Don Quixote  directed by Terry Gilliam.  Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Most farmers spend countless hours trying to grow another five bushels per acre. Mike Rolfsen and Jeff Kazin believe there may be an even bigger opportunity waiting after harvest. The Agris Academy co-founders return to Farm4Profit to explain why merchandising—not market prediction—is where many producers leave money on the table. Drawing on decades of experience trading commodities and managing physical grain businesses at Cargill, they explain how successful grain companies approach risk, logistics, negotiations, and marketing far differently than most farms. One of the biggest themes throughout the conversation is that grain marketing isn't about predicting prices—it's about managing risk. Mike and Jeff explain why commercial grain companies hedge rather than speculate, and why farmers should think more like professional risk managers than market forecasters. Instead of trying to outguess the futures market, producers should focus on the controllable parts of merchandising that consistently add value year after year. The discussion also explores what life inside one of the world's largest grain companies actually looks like. While many people imagine traders constantly buying and selling futures contracts, Mike and Jeff explain that most of their time was spent optimizing logistics, transportation, physical grain movement, basis opportunities, and operational details that collectively create significant value. They then introduce Agris Academy, the education platform they founded to teach farmers the merchandising skills they believe are missing from traditional agricultural education. Unlike brokerage firms or advisory services, Agris Academy focuses entirely on helping producers understand grain marketing mechanics, negotiation strategies, basis, carry, storage economics, and risk management principles that can be applied to any farming operation. Throughout the episode they discuss: Why hedging should never be confused with speculation. The psychology behind futures markets. How margin calls actually work. Why documenting marketing decisions improves long-term discipline. Why every farm's marketing plan should match its own financial situation instead of following someone else's advice. One of the biggest takeaways is their concept of creating a "knowledge asset." While farms continually invest in land, machinery, and buildings, Mike and Jeff argue that merchandising education creates an asset that can benefit multiple generations. Once the skills are learned, they become part of the operation's long-term competitive advantage and can be passed down just like any physical asset. The conversation also dives into one of agriculture's biggest capital decisions: grain storage. Mike and Jeff explain why the economics of permanent grain bins have changed dramatically, why many large farms are now using grain bags as flexible storage, and how understanding carry, basis, and storage costs often matters more than simply adding more bins. They also discuss treating on-farm storage like a commercial elevator instead of simply holding grain until later in the year. Another important topic is cost of production. While understanding production costs remains critical for managing the farm business, Mike and Jeff explain why the futures market doesn't care what any individual producer's breakeven happens to be. Instead, successful marketers focus on managing risk, understanding merchandising opportunities, and maximizing basis and carry opportunities available in their local markets. The episode also covers: Negotiation strategies farmers can immediately apply. Why every marketing plan should be documented. Learning to think like an elevator. Separating farm performance from speculative trading. Why women often excel at grain merchandising. Building marketing confidence through repetition and small steps instead of large speculative bets. To wrap things up, Mike and Jeff share several entertaining stories from their international trading careers—including stolen vegetable oil, disappearing sugar shipments, homemade liquor in Eastern Europe, and why, after working around the globe, they still believe the United States remains one of the best places in the world to farm. If you've ever wondered how professional grain merchandisers think—or how to make more money without growing more bushels—this episode delivers practical insights you can begin applying immediately. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. 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Dit jaar werd in ons land 's werelds allereerste Wear Your Merch Day georganiseerd: een dag om naar je werk te trekken gehuld in je favoriete bandshirt of -petje. Het is dé manier om jouw liefde voor een artiest aan de wereld kenbaar te maken en het is een goede manier om die artiest te ondersteunen. Hoe belangrijk is merchandising voor artiesten vandaag? En waarom brengen tegenwoordig ook harde discounters eigen merchandising uit? Je hoort het hier.

Every fall, shop owners split into two camps. One says never rush the season. The other says shoppers are already out there spending, so meet them where they are. Both camps have a point, and in this episode Kathy walks through the data so you can make the call with confidence instead of going with your gut alone. Kathy breaks down three approaches to timing your holiday merchandising: flipping early, waiting for the traditional post-Thanksgiving switch, and the hybrid approach she recommends most often. She digs into what the research actually says, including consumer shopping trends showing holiday spending is starting earlier every year, a Cornell study on how storefront windows shape the way customers see your store, and why choice overload can backfire if you flip too much, too fast. You'll also get a practical, month-by-month scheduling framework you can adapt to your own store and community, plus Kathy's take on where holiday merchandise should live inside your shop so it earns its keep instead of collecting dust in a back corner. Plus, one last chance to grab Plan for Profit, Kathy's Q4 planning workshop for retailers who are done winging the busiest quarter of the year. Registration closes September 30, with replay access through October 15. For show notes, including links to the documentary and resources I mentioned in this episode, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/281  Kathy Cruz is an Independent Retail Coach who helps store owners work smarter, profit more, and grow their brick and mortar businesses. Connect with Kathy and learn more here: Website: Savvy ShopkeeperInstagram: @savvyshopkeeperMastermind Group: Master Shopkeepers  

“Everyone who said I was too early, they got on my investor updates.” Can product market fit be created, or can you only position yourself to catch it? William Hicks (Co-Founder & CEO, Magic Mind) joins Mike Beckham (CEO, Simple Modern) and Matt Bertulli (CEO, Pela Case & Lomi) to unpack how a Silicon Valley spreadsheet of nootropics became a national retail brand. This episode gets into the real mechanics of product market fit at scale. Raising a seed round took dozens of rejections. Hicks kept those investor relationships warm for years afterward. From there, DTC gave way to national retail distribution. Merchandising discipline mattered more than ad spend. Subscription retention gets a breakdown too, along with the honest math behind CAC payback and lifetime value. Powered By Fulfil https://9ops.co/fulfil AppLovin https://www.9operators.com/paid-growthhttps://applovin.com/9operatorsShoplift https://shoplift.ai/operators SARAL https://calendly.com/maxx-getsaral/operators ShipHero https://9ops.co/shiphero-titans

330 / Curious how authors can turn their books and stories into brands and unique products—while actually making the process work for them? Dana Claire shares how she founded The Inkfluence agency and what she's learned about successful marketing, Kickstarter campaigns, and brand expansion.-From author to founder: Dana's journey and the birth of The Inkfluence-What authors need to know about overseas book production and special editions-Kickstarter campaign strategies and common mistakes to avoid-Expanding author IP into collectibles, novelties, and mass market retail-The power of tracking, simplifying your marketing, and building the right author mindset✨ This week's sponsor is Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com

Eine Verlängerung, ein Trade und eine Inventur! Während unser Jäger Heinrich für zwei weitere Jahre bei den Patriots verlängert hat, traden wir O-Liner Caeden Wallace innerhalb der Division zu den Miami Dolphins. Neben den Reaktionen auf diese beiden Moves gehen Marcel, Frank & Nickels mit Blick auf das aktuelle Trainingscamp-Geschehen nochmal in die Rosteranalyse und schauen wo der Schuh drückt und wo die Passform par excellence ist. Und was ist eigentlich mit Gonzo?

In this episode of Future Shop, host Wendy Liebmann sits down with retail visionary Ron Johnson—former Senior VP of Retail at Apple and former VP of Merchandising at Target. Ron opens up about his storied career, including the creation of Target's groundbreaking "Design for All" collaborations with icons like Michael Graves, and the strategy behind launching Apple's revolutionary retail stores. Together, they explore what made these retail models endure, the critical lessons learned from his attempt and failure to transform J.C. Penney, and how physical retail will adapt and thrive alongside AI and digital innovation.HighlightsDemocratizing Design: How Target brought high design to the masses with Michael Graves and changed the discount retail strategy.Building Apple's Retail Empire: Behind the scenes with Steve Jobs to create the Genius Bar, overcome technology fear, and design stores for everyone.Lessons from J.C. Penney: The risks of moving faster than your customer and what retail failure teaches about brand transformation.The Future of Retail & AI: Why AI won't kill physical stores and why omnichannel retail continues to win.Send us Fan MailVisit our website for transcripts, links mentioned on this episodes, and video podcasts. Subscribe and rate us with your favorite podcast app!

For most of his 20+ career, Josh White watched supply chain get treated like every other retailer treats it: a cost to be minimized. But as Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer at CVS, he's spent his tenure rewriting that narrative: repositioning supply chain as a growth enabler that his Chief Merchandising Officer now calls “his supply chain.” This week, Josh tells Zero100's Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah how he pulled off both transformations at once. The growth piece required automation that punches above its weight, AI-powered demand sensing, and flexible systems built for future capabilities. But winning over merchandising required something harder: a shift from “that plan will break our network” to “here's what it would take to make that possible.”

This week on HMP we check out a movie from 2023…or is it 1994? Either way- it's the most EXPENSIVE Full Moon Feature TO DATE! But does the MOST money equal the BEST movie? According to Hollywood, IT DOES! Certainly that will be the case here! Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

ABOUT HEIDIMARIE KRIZ Heidemarie's profile: linkedin.com/in/heidemarie-kriz-0772177 Websites: positiveaffairs.com (Company) krizh.com (Company) pointofsale.doctor (Company) Phone: +43 676 3026618 (Work) Address: Kohlmarkt 8-101010 Vienna I Austria Email: office@krizh.com AKTUELLER RETAIL NEWSFLASH PODCAST >>> https://fanlink.tv/rnfp13022026 Latest Press releases KRIZH in Forbes Magazine Slovakia :  https://www.forbes.sk/super-retail-club-prichadza-na-slovensko-prvykrat-nan-zavita-expertka-heidemarie-kriz/ BIO: Heidemarie Kriz is among the pioneers who recognized the multi-sensory dimension of retail long before it became a trend. With almost 30 years of international experience, she merges with architecture, design, and commerce to create environments that are both emotionally engaging and commercially effective. She has directed more than 200 retail projects across Europe and the MENA region for global brands such as Nike, Apple, and Levi's. Her Vienna-based studio KRIZH® stands for brand-focused spatial design and holistic retail strategy — from concept development and customer journey mapping to sensory engagement and visual merchandising. Acting as a one-stop shop for retail innovation, her work transforms spaces into immersive brand experiences that engage all five senses and build lasting customer relationships. Before founding her studio, Heidemarie held senior roles at international retail brands, where she developed store concepts rolled out across Europe. (more than 200) Her portfolio extends beyond retail to hospitality and office design — experience that enables her to identify synergies and develop solutions that transcend industry boundaries. In 2020, she founded Point of Sale Doctor®, a hybrid consulting platform optimizing retail spaces both in-store and online. With her rapid analysis method, she provides precise, actionable input-from layout to product presentation- achieving measurable sales growth for her clients. Recognized as a Top Retail Expert 2025 & 2026 by RETHINK Retail in New York City, Heidi is a published author (Stores + Shops, Across Magazine, Deutscher Laden-bauverband, Instore Slovakia, retailmagazin.sk..), speaker at conferences, universities and brands, and since 2021 co-host of the Retail News Flash Podcast. Since 2012, she has curated immersive retail trend tours in cities such as Vienna, Venice, Nice, and New York. Holding a Master of Science in Architecture from Graz University of Technology (she is also Civil engineer in architecture) and additional certifications in Marketing & Sales as well as International Project Management, she continues to shape the future of retail as a holistic sensory experience — seamlessly connecting the analog and digital worlds. Her unique approach with Point of Sale Doctor® combines speed, intuition, and deep expertise. Within minutes, she can evaluate a shop concept and identify potential improvement. Known for her “truffle pig nose,” she instinctively discovers exceptional stores wherever she goes. By linking retail with hospitality, museums, and hotels, she creates environments that speak to all senses and leaves a lasting impress *                     *                          *                          * ABOUT DAVID KEPRON: LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b Websites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website) vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog) Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.com Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/ NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/ Bio: David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe.  David is the Retail Studio Principle at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) and a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels.  In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies.  As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace.  David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University. He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.   In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

https://directtoconsumer.typeform.com/DTC-Brand?utm_source=podcast-636&utm_medium=podcastSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupFifteen videos in a shoot day. A writer's room where creators cross-edit each other's scripts. Hair, makeup, and wardrobe walkthroughs before anyone hits record. This is what organic content looks like at Kiyoko Beauty (kiyoko.ca), the curated Asian beauty retailer that hit 8 figures in 5 years, bootstrapped, while all three co-founders kept their full-time jobs.Gillian Liu walks through the whole machine, from a part-time student's 3M-view TikTok to a production calendar planned a month out.If you run content, growth, or a retail business on thin margins, this episode is worth a notebook.What's inside:The full production process: concepts and formats planned a month ahead, scripting against a reference hook library, a writer's room because "sometimes you're in it too much by yourself," script read-throughs with talent, then batch shoot days. "It's not vibes at all."Her comparison for why the pros post consistently: comedians who have joke-writing down to a science.The hiring filter for content roles: "What's your screen time? Show me." Her most recent hire clocks 8 hours a day. Gillian's reaction: "That's it?"Where it started: a student with 1,000 followers, found via Instagram DM, told to post three times a week with no direction. Three months in, one video hit 3M views on a niche product only Kiyoko carried, and site sessions 10x'd overnight.Platform roles: TikTok reaches strangers, Instagram converts them through stories and community, YouTube Shorts reposts overperform, and Red Note gets Gillian recognized on the street by the Chinese Canadian community.The math forcing all of this: retailer margins. A Meta top-of-funnel ad runs ~$10 CPM; organic works out to under a dollar. Paid has been bottom-of-funnel Google only for five years.The curation model itself: pay brand premium on COGS, then harvest demand created by other people's marketing budgets.Merchandising by data: Amazon US/Canada volume, Korea's top sellers, brand heads-ups on strategic SKUs, and Shopify's "search queries with no results" report.Brands as partners: one runs a 50/50 ad split with Kiyoko, others commission content monthly and pay in inventory value.The early jank: a $2,000 first order, a free Shopify theme, shipping from a co-founder's basement, and buying out-of-stock items from the Asian grocery store down the street.Why three co-founders kept their 9 to 5s (cash flow first, risk second), plus two warehouse moves in five months and the new California fulfillment center.Who this is for: content leads and founders doing organic at scale, and any operator whose margins can't support paid top of funnel.What to steal: her writer's room. Have creators cross-edit each other's scripts before anything gets shot.Visit the brand: kiyoko.caTimestamps:00:00 Building an Eight-Figure Brand While Working Full-Time06:10 The Organic Content Strategy That Changed Everything10:02 How Kiyoko Produces Viral Content at Scale17:07 Merchandising and Choosing Winning Products28:03 Why Organic Beats Paid for Customer AcquisitionSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Purpose, creativity, and collaboration come together to shape the way Broad River Retail serves both its Memory Makers and guests. In this episode of Stories from the River, Charlie Malouf, CEO, welcomes Lynn Knowles, Sr. Director of Merchandising and Visual Impact at Broad River Retail. Lynn reflects on her journey from the apparel industry into retail leadership, sharing the challenges that shaped her first year and the evolution of her role overseeing a team of nearly 40 Memory Makers across multiple regions. The conversation explores the creation of the Vibe Collective and its focus on bringing visual design and strategic merchandising together through "Visual Insights and Brand Experience." Lynn shares how listening to her team helped uncover individual strengths and shape the group's identity, while also discussing showroom design, the Ashley Luxe collection, assortment planning, and pricing in a changing retail environment.  AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter by Josh Tyrangiel - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668082500/?  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.    Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail     

BLUE CAST Ep 605 - Björn BengtssonThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Björn Bengtsson - Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer at Untuckit LLC.Björn BengtssonBjörn Bengtsson has spent the past 35 years in the fashion industry holding various senior management positions. He has worked as a Vice President for Marc O'Polo, Oxford Industries, and Hartmarx Corp. in charge of product development, merchandising, sourcing, and production and for Theory as a Vice President of Design and Creative Director for Menswear. He also operated his own consulting business from 1994 to 1999 working with a variety of clients on new brand initiatives. From 2008 to 2015 he was employed by Greg Norman Collection in charge of Design and Fabric Research for the Men's and Women's collections as well as all licensed products.Björn Bengtsson is currently the Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer at Untuckit LLC, one of the fastest growing Men's ecommerce companies in the US, where he is leading the company's Merchandising, Product Development Design, Technical Design and Production department.For the past 20 years, Björn Bengtsson has also worked as a Part Time Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Fashion where he teaches in the Fashion Management Master Program and is a prominent member of Parsons Executive Learning team. He has conducted numerous seminars and panels on Fashion related topics for corporations and Educational Institutions based in the U.S, France, Hong Kong, Macedonia and China.He is twice the recipient of the Parsons School of Fashion's “Outstanding Faculty Award.”Björn Bengtsson holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from Lund University, School of Economics and Management (Lund, Sweden) and an A.A.S. degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, NY).Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®   A podcast series created Lenzing's TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: denim@lenzing.com

Purpose, creativity, and collaboration come together to shape the way Broad River Retail serves both its Memory Makers and guests. In this episode of Stories from the River, Charlie Malouf, CEO, welcomes Lynn Knowles, Sr. Director of Merchandising and Visual Impact at Broad River Retail. Lynn reflects on her journey from the apparel industry into retail leadership, sharing the challenges that shaped her first year and the evolution of her role overseeing a team of nearly 40 Memory Makers across multiple regions. The conversation explores the creation of the Vibe Collective and its focus on bringing visual design and strategic merchandising together through "Visual Insights and Brand Experience." Lynn shares how listening to her team helped uncover individual strengths and shape the group's identity, while also discussing showroom design, the Ashley Luxe collection, assortment planning, and pricing in a changing retail environment.  AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter by Josh Tyrangiel - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668082500/?  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.    Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail     

Later this month we're going to be checking out the new movie COYOTE vs ACME which was stuck in Development Hell for quite some time- so we decided to take some time of our own and check out 4 other movies that languished in Development Hell and this week we kick if off with, perhaps, George Miller's Opus. Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Bike shop owners and managers are often diligent about merchandising in their stores. The same type of attention can make a positive difference on bike shop websites. Let's talk about homepage merchandising! It's exciting, right?“Above the fold” - what this means and why it's importantBanners:Highlighting important topics (free shipping threshold, special events, special store hours, etc.)....Only text with linksHeader:These can be customized for a unique lookNavigators:FocusedNot too clutteredSale navigatorResources - up-to-date resources - events page, for example.Services - Bike Repair, Fitting, Bike RentalsHomepage Hero/HighlightHot topics with engaging graphicsRotators/Slideshows - just not too manyRefreshed at least 1 per monthFor increased SEO, the graphic should have selectable, readable text, not just text baked into the image itself, as search engines can't read that wellHighlight focused brands with a logo carousel with linksHighlight focused categories in blocks….These can be seasonal, meaning: lights, trainers, winter/summer apparel, cargo, etc.Staff PicksSocial Media/Instagram feedReview feedPop-Up forms ...asking for email to be added to email list, maybe in exchange for a discount.Clean footer with extra resources such as policy/return pages, career opportunities, etc. Consider a Premium Theme for a reasonable price, get a semi-custom designed homepagePRO TIP: It's great to add custom images of your shop or staff to your site…but PLEASE be aware of the backgrounds …is the background messy?  Be sure to email your questions to podcast@workstand.com. We read all emails sent, and we look forward to hearing from you.If you're a Workstand client with questions about your subscription, email support@workstand.com or call 303-527-0676 x 1. If you are not currently a Workstand client with questions about how our programs work, email info@workstand.com.Find Us on LinkedInMark Still, Senior Business DevelopmentDavid Martinez, Key Accounts AdvisorWe also publish Around the Workstand on our YouTube channel if you'd like to watch while you listen. Here is our Around the Workstand playlist.If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@workstand.com.

This week on HMP we wrap up our Summer of Spielberg with a movie we didn't know would be THIS pertinent when programming it weeks ago. So WHILE this week's show is devoted to the Summer of Speiberg- we ALSO want this to be a celebration of the Life and Work of Sam Neill in the role as least many of us associate him with- Alan Grant in JURASSIC PARK. Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

 Uno dei volumi più belli e importanti uscito quest'anno è Medea, di Rita Petruccioli, pubblicato da Bao Publishing. Un lavoro di quattro anni che ha portato alla rinarrazione della storia di Medea con una nuova ambientazione e un punto di visto ispirato al libro "Medea. Voci" di Christa Wolf, ma che poi prende una propria piega unica.Ne parliamo in una splendida chiacchierata con l'autrice, partendo dalle sue origini e poi focalizzandoci su un volume che racchiude femminismo intersezionale, denuncia sociale, cambio di sguardo e molto, molto di più.  Un episodio imperdibile.Trovate i volumi citati nell'episodio nella nostra vetrina--Merchandising:http://store.polonerd.netPer sostenerci offrendoci uno o più caffèhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/polonerdSito, Mail e Contatti:redazione@polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.net/contatti

Michelle Sherrier is joined by co-host Susan Esayian and special guest Kate Kauffman, owner of Grease & Glitter Studio, for Part 2 of this special Shelf Talk Holiday Edition. Together, they continue the conversation with even more practical ideas for holiday merchandising, creative inspiration, and cost-effective displays that independent retailers can put into action before the busy season begins. In this episode, Michelle, Susan, and Kate dive deeper into where great merchandising ideas come from, how to develop a holiday concept without overspending, and simple ways to create memorable displays on any budget. They also share their favorite inspiration sources, discuss budgeting with clients, and offer practical window and tabletop display ideas that retailers can start planning now before the holiday rush. What's Inside: Where to find holiday merchandising inspiration and develop a cohesive seasonal theme  How to budget wisely for displays and invest in props you'll use year after year  Budget-friendly window and tabletop display ideas that create a big impact Support the show

Grab the merch! Also, we talk about a LOT of #fabtcg! However, the top 12 weirdest pie conversation is probably the best part of this episode...Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fleshandpodCheck us out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lWbhCfWe're available on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3dF4IQ3Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/nrGegbag4uQuestions and comments can be sent to @fleshandpod.bsky.social on BlueSky, as well as fleshandpod@gmail.comMerch!: gamergoblin.ggPod BlueSky: @fleshandpod.bsky.socialDarick BlueSky: @charm3r.comLogan BlueSky: @loganpetersen.bsky.social

Next week on HMP we're talking about Jurassic Park. Jurassic Park was one of TWO movies that Steven Spielberg directed in 1993- the other, of course, was multi-Oscar Winner Schindler's List. Two CRAZY powerhouse movies in ONE year! And that's a difficult thing to do- but it's even MORE impressive that- that wasn't the first time he directed two movies in one year. THIS week on HMP we check out one of the movies he directed in 1989….and it's the one you've never seen and this week- we find out WHY! Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

After surviving an attempted assassination, Nora and Echo continue on to the Ivy-Bound Altar, while Sorric and Dirk head to the cemetery where the funeral will take place. As the group continues to gather answers, the nation of Narravethis prepares to mourn their reaped king.  Storm clouds have been gathering for some time—are our daring heroes ready for what lies ahead? Tune in and find out!   Merchandising? Merchandising!  Support us and sport us, at the  12sidedguys.com/shop!  Commiserate with a lovable bunch of characters on the 12 Sided Guys Discord, check it out at https://discord.gg/SJZnpCCx6N!  If you enjoy what you hear and want even more behind the scenes content, join our Patreon at ‌‌patreon.com/12sidedguys‌‌, you'll find bonus episodes, maps, tokens, and access to our Wiki! -- Additional‌ ‌sound‌ ‌effects‌ ‌from‌ ‌tabletopaudio.com.

Kathy Gagliano is the Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Books-A-Million, America's second-largest book retailer. Bringing a wealth of experience from major retailers like Parisian, Inc., Federated Department Stores, and Saks, Inc., Kathy joined Books-A-Million in 2007. Today, she helps guide the vision and strategy for the beloved company that started as a humble 1917 street corner newsstand in Florence, Alabama, and has since expanded into over 220 stores across 32 states.On this week's episode of the BookSmarts Podcast, Kathy sits down to discuss the evolving landscape of physical book retail. We dive into how Books-A-Million is adapting to a rapidly changing consumer demographic and welcoming the massive wave of younger readers fueled by BookTok. Kathy also shares her insights on viewing the bookstore as a real-time cultural barometer and reveals the heart behind their localized, "shop-in-a-shop" community hubs. Finally, we explore the company's current expansion into new markets and offer fantastic, tactical advice on how publishers can better partner with physical retailers to capture today's readers.To learn more about Books-A-Million and follow along with their continued growth, visit booksamillion.com. You can also reach out to Kathy directly at gaglianok@booksamillion.com.

Dopo l'episodio sui film anni 80 ecco il gemello: le serie tv. Una missione in parte ardua, ma di sicuro affascinante, un viaggio in ciò che che definito molto dell'immaginario attuale e nei cambiamenti che le serie tv nerd hanno subito nel corso di un decennio.Per recuperare molte delle serie di cui abbiamo parlato c'è la nostra vetrina: https://amzn.to/4uRFGCxMentre qui trovate la pagina dell'episodio:  https://www.polonerd.net/?p=1982--Merchandising:http://store.polonerd.netPer sostenerci offrendoci uno o più caffèhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/polonerdSito, Mail e Contatti:redazione@polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.net/contatti

About Christian Giordano: Christian's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/cdgiordano Website manciniduffy.com (Company) theantiarchitect.com (Personal) Christian's Bio: Christian Giordano is President and Co-Owner of Mancini, a110-year-old national design firm, and the host of The Anti-Architect Podcast.  A trailblazer in the architecture and design space, Christian is redefining the industry by integrating cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial thinking into a traditionally slow-to-evolve field.  Christian's journey includes studying under the iconic Frank Gehry at UCLA, an experience that profoundly influenced his groundbreaking approach to design and leadership.  As a visionary in the field, Christian treats his century-old firm like a startup, drawing inspiration from the forward-thinking companies Mancini works with, such as Google, Peloton, Disney, and Netflix. His work explores how emerging technologies - AI, automation, and immersive digital tools - are transforming the built world.  Beyond pioneering innovation in design, Christian is dedicated to mentoring the next generation, inspiring them to push the boundaries of what's possible in architecture and technology. SHOW INTRO: "...Today, EPISODE 90… I talk with Christian Giordano President and Co-Owner of Mancini who is also the host of The Anti-Architect Podcast – an intriguing name for a pod especially one hosted by an architect and leader of an architecture firm.  The interesting thing about the podcast title, is that I think it aptly describes Christian's personal take on the practice of architecture and leading a group of creative souls into a new future paradigm one and where technology and social media is reshaping engagement in a corporate workplace and the output of their creative endeavors in the built environment. We'll get into all of that in a minute but first a few thoughts…" *                     *                          *                          * ABOUT DAVID KEPRON: LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b Websites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website) vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog) Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.com Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/ NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/ Bio: David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe.  David is the Retail Studio Principle at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) and a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels.  In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies.  As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace.  David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University. He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.   In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon.  I caught up with Bryan at the SHOP Marketplace event in Charlotte and chatted about his focus on shaping what comes next in digital signage and experiential design.   The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound.  The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too. The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Albertsons is rolling out a new AI powered merchandising intelligence platform designed to improve pricing, assortment, promotions, and shelf space decisions. Chris Walton is joined by Shelley Huff and Chris Niesen to debate whether AI can truly transform merchandising or whether success depends more on organizational adoption, better decision making, and asking smarter business questions. Their conversation explores what retailers need beyond the technology itself to create meaningful change. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/-F7f2EFXG9k

In this episode, Michelle, Susan, and Kate dive into holiday merchandising from every angle, from planning months in advance to creating displays that feel intentional instead of overwhelming. They share ideas for layering holiday throughout the season, building memorable customer experiences, using simple props on any budget, and why storytelling through merchandising matters more than ever for independent retailers. This is part one of their Holiday Edition conversation, with even more ideas coming next week. What's Inside: How to start planning holiday merchandising before the busy season begins  Budget-friendly display ideas that create a big visual impact  Why thoughtful merchandising and customer experience help independent retailers stand outSupport the show

Last week on HMP we reviewed JAWS from 1975- a movie SO big it changed the landscape of Cinema. But who knew that less than a decade later, Steven Spielberg would do it all over again? So grab your Reece's Pieces and turn on your heart light- it's time for Half-Ass Movie Podcast! Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

L'avevamo promesso ed eccoci con un nuovo formato: gli starter kit! Volete iniziare un argomento, un'ambientazione, un'idea? Vi diciamo da cosa partire e perché. Partiamo con le Invasioni Aliene! Cosa leggere e guardare per iniziare? Quali sono i capostipiti e gli imperdibili? Ascoltate per scoprirlo. E abbiamo un'altra novità: la vetrina Amazon che vi permetterà di cercare direttamente i prodotti di cui parleremo. Quella di questo episodio si trova a questo link: https://amzn.to/43PDiRBPagina dell'episodio: https://www.polonerd.net/?p=1974--Merchandising:http://store.polonerd.netPer sostenerci offrendoci uno o più caffèhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/polonerdSito, Mail e Contatti:redazione@polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.net/contatti

This week we kick off a new month with the most successful, well known and highly celebrated directors all time. Strap in, kids- it's the Summer of Spielberg! Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad  Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Following the reaping of Rosvane, Durzy's Dreamers are prepping for the upcoming funeral and looking to resolve some dangling threads.  Specifically a trip to a temple, and an ominous meeting.  Might require a split of the party to accomplish - surely that won't go wrong! Merchandising? Merchandising!  Support us and sport us, at the  12sidedguys.com/shop!  Commiserate with a lovable bunch of characters on the 12 Sided Guys Discord, check it out at https://discord.gg/SJZnpCCx6N!  If you enjoy what you hear and want even more behind the scenes content, join our Patreon at ‌‌patreon.com/12sidedguys‌‌, you'll find bonus episodes, maps, tokens, and access to our Wiki! -- Additional‌ ‌sound‌ ‌effects‌ ‌from‌ ‌tabletopaudio.com.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon commits $1 billion to a new Forward Deployed Engineering unit, embedding AWS engineers directly inside client businesses to compress AI deployment timelines from months to days.Albertsons works to fully scale an AI-powered merchandising intelligence platform, built with Databricks, across its grocery operations by the end of 2026.New Jersey passes the Fair Price Protection Act, banning surveillance pricing and pausing electronic shelf label rollouts in grocery stores statewide.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

This week we close out our Flashback to HMP Volume 1 as we head to the theaters to ask one more time- Did we make the RIGHT decision? Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portraist Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

The business and law of creativity|Gordon Firemark:The Podcast Lawyer™Gordon Firemark  has practiced media, entertainment  and business law in solo practice since 1992.  In podcasting circles, he is known as The Podcast Lawyer™, and is producer and host of the Entertainment Law Update podcast (since 2009), and author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide.  His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film  and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal.  In addition to a busy law practice,  He teaches Entertainment Law at  Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School.Look for him on Facebook, Youtube, Linkedin and other social platforms.Links:http://gordonfiremark.com/https://www.instagram.com/gordonfiremarkTags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Business,Coach,Entertainment,Intellectual Property (IP),Lawyer,Media,Music Licensing,Podcasting,Professional,TrademarkSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

In this episode of the WGI Unleashed Podcast, hosts Dan and Katie head down to our West Palm Beach corporate headquarters to sit down with Rachel Starck, Environmental Scientist! Rachel is a Florida native who grew up in Orlando with a childhood reputation for attracting wildlife, and a mother who gave her exactly the right career advice at exactly the right time. Two and a half years into her first job out of college, she's doing the work she set out to do... and loving every second of it. From Orlando to the Atlantic Coast Rachel grew up in Orlando, where both of her parents built long careers at Walt Disney World, her father in Food and Beverage and her mother in Merchandising and Park Operations. It was a fun place to grow up, but Rachel always had one thing on her mind: the beach. When it came time to choose a college, she toured nearly every university across Florida before landing on Florida Atlantic University, which checked both boxes: a smaller campus and easy access to the coast. Her initial studies focused on biology, but she soon made the switch to geoscience in her sophomore year, and the move turned out to be a natural fit. Geoscience at FAU covered earth science, climate, and environmental systems, exactly the direction she was already headed. Outside of the classroom, Rachel stayed busy. She served as president of SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology, Education, Diversity, and Stewardship), participated in student government, and spent a significant amount of her undergraduate years conducting paid research on gopher tortoises with FAU faculty.... As it turns out, this research would come in more useful than she ever expected! Finding Her Way to WGI Midway through her senior year, with COVID-era online classes freeing up her schedule, Rachel began sourcing and applying for jobs to see what may stick. Through these efforts, a director on WGI's environmental team soon found her profile and reached out. Upon learning that Rachel was already available and working remotely, he invited her to start as an intern in February rather than wait for summer. She graduated from FAU, transitioned to full-time, and the rest is history as she now closes in on two and a half years with WGI. The Work: Puzzles, Permits, and Smoothies Environmental science at WGI covers more ground than most people expect. Rachel's day-to-day spans protected species surveys (including gopher tortoises and burrowing owls), wetland and mangrove permitting for roadway projects, tree surveys ahead of development, and contamination work on sites being redeveloped from prior agricultural or commercial use. For example, when a former golf course or farm is being converted to residential use, Rachel's team assesses soil and groundwater for pesticide contamination, develops a remediation approach, and works to bring the site up to residential standards. She describes it as a puzzle, figuring out what's wrong with a site and then solving it. But that's not all. Beyond her day-to-day, Rachel is also a registered FWC Gopher Tortoise Agent, or as Dan put it on the episode, Agent Starck. Life Outside the Office Beyond the office, Rachel is most comfortable outdoors. She paddleboards, hikes, swims, and logs long walks regularly, including a recent appearance at WGI's West Palm Beach Corporate Run 5K. At home, she shares her space with Kiwi, a calico cat who has zero interest in being taken on walks. In reflecting on what she would do if she weren't an environmental scientist, Rachel shares that she would probably be captaining a sailboat somewhere across an ocean. And while she doesn't sail just yet, plans are certainly in motion. Tune In Rachel's story is a great reminder that sometimes the clearest path is the one you find early. She set out to work in environmental science, found a team that trusted her to run with projects independently, and landed somewhere she's genuinely glad to be, but don't take our word for it.... Tune into this episode of WGI Unleashed on your favorite podcast platform and stay tuned for more conversations with the people, projects, and culture that define WGI! Visit your favorite podcast app now and subscribe to WGI Unleashed to receive alerts every time a new episode drops – You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Chill Pretty is more than a boutique. It is a one-stop salon, boutique, and community space built around style, connection, and making women feel welcomed. On this episode of the Whiskey and Wisdom Podcast, Chris Kellum and Tyler Yaw are on location in Surf City, North Carolina with Amber and Michelle, the owners of Chill Pretty Boutique. Chill Pretty is more than a boutique. It is a one-stop salon, boutique, and community space built around style, connection, and making women feel welcomed. Amber shares how her longtime hair career led her to open a small two-chair salon with a boutique attached, and how rapid growth pushed the business into a larger space. Michelle shares how their partnership formed organically as neighbors and turned into a thriving local brand. In this conversation, we talk about building a salon and boutique business, creating a strong community culture, weekly yoga, supporting military families, buying trips to the Vegas market, boutique inventory strategy, Surf City business growth, loyal customers, Black Friday events, and what success really looks like when you are leading a team and serving your community. Whether you love small business stories, boutique fashion, salon culture, Surf City, Topsail Island, or local entrepreneurship, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how Chill Pretty Boutique is growing with intention. Follow Chill Pretty Boutique online and visit them in Surf City, NC. Subscribe to Whiskey and Wisdom Podcast for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, business owners, and community builders. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Podcast On Location 01:00 Meet Chill Pretty Owners 01:10 Amber's Salon Journey 02:17 Finding a Business Partner 04:24 Why Add a Boutique 05:49 Brand Name and Loyal Clients 07:41 Community Vibe and Yoga 09:30 Growing Online the Right Way 11:26 Staying Local Not Franchising 12:27 Surf City Shop Strip Culture 13:59 Buying Strategy and Vegas Market 15:30 Style Aesthetic and Quality 17:19 Merchandising and New Inventory 19:12 Sizing and Future In-House Line 20:44 What Excites Them Daily 21:21 Why Mondays Rock 22:33 Favorite Colors and Neutrals 23:09 Color Theory and Workwear 24:06 Next Growth Ideas 25:30 Manifesting New Businesses 27:30 Kids as Motivation 30:28 Going Viral on Instagram 32:27 Advice to Younger Self 34:10 Black Friday Beach Party 35:41 Defining Success and Team 36:42 Where to Find Chill Pretty 38:11 Wrap Up and Thanks

This week we look in on our buddy Daredevil! Last time we left Matt he BARLEY got out by the skin of his teeth…the show itself- the same. But did they LEARN anything from their past mistakes or is this more of Disney asleep at the wheel? Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Something eerie has struck the capital of Narravethis!  Following the events of the Zom-B team, clearly things have impacted Rosvane that will have powerful implications.  You won't want to miss the epic turning of the tides that these events will surely predicate. Merchandising? Merchandising!  Support us and sport us, at the  12sidedguys.com/shop!  Commiserate with a lovable bunch of characters on the 12 Sided Guys Discord, check it out at https://discord.gg/SJZnpCCx6N!  If you enjoy what you hear and want even more behind the scenes content, join our Patreon at ‌‌patreon.com/12sidedguys‌‌, you'll find bonus episodes, maps, tokens, and access to our Wiki! -- Additional‌ ‌sound‌ ‌effects‌ ‌from‌ ‌tabletopaudio.com.

About Thomas: Thomas' LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/thomas-dijkman Website: qanda.nl (Company), https://www.ebeltoftgroup.com  Phone: +31652656347 (Work) Email: tdijkman@qanda.nl Thomas' Bio: Thomas Dijkman is a Senior Retail Consultant at Q&A Retail, a Netherlands-based retail consultancy. He is Co-chair of the “Young Ebeltoft” initiative, a global collective of next-generation retail thinkers within the Ebeltoft Group.  Thomas specializes in translating insights, market expertise, and creativity into practical solutions that help leading retailers adapt and thrive in a fast-changing retail environment. He has worked with retailers such as SPAR, Action, Nexeye, and A.S. Watson, advising on strategy, positioning, consumer engagement, and store and format optimization.  With a no-nonsense, data-driven approach, he supports retailers in strengthening their concepts and improving performance across channels. Through his focus on generational insights, Thomas helps retailers better understand what young consumers want and how to turn those insights into action. SHOW INTRO: Today, EPISODE 89… I talk with Thomas Dijkman a Gen Z researcher, which is to say that he is part of Gen Z at 28 years old, who was a speaker at Euroshop 2026. Thomas and the company he work with called Q&A Retail, had just published research on Gen Alpha, which was chock full of insights on this emerging generation of global consumers. We'll get into all of that in a minute but first a few thoughts… *                     *                          *                          * ABOUT DAVID KEPRON: LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b Websites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website) vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog) Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.com Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/ NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/ Bio: David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe.  David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels.  In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies.  As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace.  David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University. He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.   In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon.  I caught up with Bryan at the SHOP Marketplace event in Charlotte and chatted about his focus on shaping what comes next in digital signage and experiential design.   The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

This week on HMP we turn the Color ALL THE WAY down but since we got Nic Cage- we'll turn the crazy ALL THE WAY up as this week we talk SPIDER-NOIR! Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portrais Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

We continue our Flashback to HMP Volume 1 with MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! This isn't Hollywood's first swing at a He-Man Movie- how does this new one hold up? It's got the directors of Kubo and the Two Strings..... Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portraist=ZT-8xcqAzUtusx&r=1 Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

It's a new month and a new theme and we're winding back the clock and giving ya a little old school HMP Volume 1 because in June- we're BACK on our Comic Book Game- and we're kicking out with the new Marvel Presents on Disney+, THE PUNISHER ONE LAST KILL. Is THIS the last ride for Frank Castle? Executive Producers:  Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Matthew Schnapp, Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice Listen to the HMP Live Stream, Sunday Nights and Live Streams with Adam throughout the week.  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HMPOD Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising: https://www.teepublic.com/user/halfassmoviepod HMP Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/halfassmoviepodcast Adam- Letterbox- https://boxd.it/3aAF TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.portraist=ZT-8xcqAzUtusx&r=1 Sean Likes Spaceships: https://www.youtube.com/@Seanlikesspaceships Bruce YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Animedad Email- HalfAssMoviePod@gmail.com

Are your customers walking into your store and instantly seeing how your products fit into their lives — or are they left trying to figure it out on their own? In this Five Minute Friday, Sara Burks breaks down one of the biggest merchandising mistakes boutique owners make and how small changes in styling, displays, product photos, and social media can dramatically increase confidence, conversions, and repeat customers. You'll learn: Why customers need inspiration, not just products Small merchandising shifts that can improve profitability How confidence impacts buying decisions Why styling matters on your website and social media From your storefront to your website and social media, every product should answer one question: "Where does this fit in my life?" Join The Boutique Hub  ____________________________ Ashley Alderson: Instagram     The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube