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Can being "too nice" actually fuel unstoppable leadership? Discover the power moves women leaders use to break the REAL glass ceiling in retail.What if the advice you've heard about women in leadership is totally backwards? In this episode of The FAM Podcast, Tara Kinsley sits down with Nora Gomez—founder of Next Generation Growth and former Chief Merchandising Officer at Nebraska Furniture Mart—to pull back the curtain on the high-stakes moments women face in business and the sleep industry.Nora reveals the hidden challenges (and surprising advantages) of being called "too nice" in a cutthroat retail world—and how that label became her secret weapon for long-term success. You'll learn why most people get "having it all" totally wrong, what it's really like to pivot from a Fortune 500 C-suite to starting your own venture, and the overlooked power of relationships in advancing both personal and professional fulfillment.If you've ever felt boxed in by corporate politics, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wondered how to advocate for yourself (and others) in a male-dominated industry, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable wisdom. Plus, Nora shares insider stories from the mattress and furniture world—including how she helped introduce new product lines at Nebraska Furniture Mart and why “breaking the other glass ceiling” is about much more than just titles.Hear how AI, authenticity, and women's voices are reshaping the future of sleep, business, and leadership—one bold move at a time.Timestamps:- 01:48 – The sleep habit leadership experts secretly break- 04:07 – The label that almost derailed Nora's retail career (and how she flipped it)- 08:57 – Why women leaders always feel like they're in a fishbowl- 12:12 – The “shiny object” moment that redefined success- 19:37 – How getting laid off led to Nora's Most Excellent Adventure (and changed recruiting forever)- 25:14 – Inside Nebraska Furniture Mart: Building teams, driving change, and legacy lessons- 30:48 – The “other glass ceiling” holding women back (and how to break through)- 35:20 – Why filling the role isn't enough: The difference between title and true empowerment- 39:57 – Bringing female voices (and wisdom) to the Sleep Summit stageConnect with The FAM Podcast:

Gary is back! The episode kicks off with an IKEA F-bomb, followed by a quick pivot to sushi, wasabi and ginger palate cleansers, and an impressive amount of fish talk, and agreeing on the fact that nobody wants to be known as "Dr. Poopy Pants." The gang revisits Rob's new moustache, leading to a discussion of potential nicknames for it as well as a general appreciation for the simple joy of a good hard "F" sound. Rob has some new work and movie updates, like his new Christmas movie, Christmas with the Kringles! Later, the conversation shifts to furniture shopping, reenacting how visits to Nebraska Furniture Mart typically go with a breakdown of what furniture buying might look like if cavemen (or just men) were involved in the process. All of this — and more — on this episode of Riggle's Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sales Bottleneck Misidentified: The true bottleneck was not a lack of reps but inefficient lead management. Hiring more reps increased overhead and risk without improving sales.Leadership is the Primary Lever: Business success depends on a strong leader who provides an "area of effect" buff to the team. The top priority is finding a leader who can replicate this impact.Incentives Must Be Individualized: Financial incentives are insufficient. Use Amer's "Motivational Guide" to align incentives with individual needs (e.g., recognition, leisure) for maximum impact.Focus on Marginal Gains: Use the "10 Appointments" model to target the 6th, 7th, and 8th closable jobs, as the first two are easy and the last two are impossible.Initial Flawed Thesis: More sales reps → more sales.Reality: The bottleneck was inefficient lead management.Problem: A top rep with a large territory developed poor habits (e.g., no follow-ups), filtering for only the easiest leads.Result: High Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and increased operational leverage, making the business riskier.Solution: A rep with a smaller territory developed superior habits, maximizing value from each lead and achieving a lower CAC.Conclusion: Success requires efficient lead management, not just more reps.Core Insight: A strong leader provides an "area of effect" buff, improving team performance.Analogy: Rose Blumpkin, who built Nebraska Furniture Mart into a $100M business from a single location, demonstrates the power of a single, effective leader.Application: The business requires this type of leader. The top priority is finding someone who can replicate this impact.Problem: Financial incentives alone are insufficient and can be too complex.Solution: Use Amer's "Motivational Guide" to align incentives with individual needs.Process: Onboarding employees rank motivators (e.g., independence, recognition, money) 1–10.Outcome: This reveals true drivers, enabling leaders to offer targeted, non-financial incentives.Needs vs. Wants: A person's consistent actions reveal their true needs, which are more powerful than stated wants.Framework: A sales coach's model for improving close rates.Premise:Appointments 1 & 2: Easy to close; require minimal skill.Appointments 9 & 10: Impossible to close; unqualified leads.Appointments 3–5: Closable with good systems and leadership.Appointments 6–8: The target for elite performance.Action: Focus on systems and coaching to consistently close the 6th, 7th, and 8th appointments.John:Implement new sales processes to improve lead management efficiency.Prioritize hiring a leader who can provide the "area of effect" buff.Austin:Apply the "Motivational Guide" with current team members to better understand their needs.Amer:Refine the "Motivational Guide" by adding questions for each motivator.All:Use the "10 Appointments" model to frame sales coaching and performance goals.

Dave Chambers, director of flooring for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss continued growth in the flooring segment and Dave's voluntary rise as chairman of the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF).

Episode Description:Would you trek four miles just to see a new bridge—or pay someone to peel your mandarin oranges? That's the question at the heart of this episode of The JB and Sandy Show, where JB, Sandy, and Tricia explore the quirks of Austin life, the rise of “easy living,” and the deep-rooted pride of small-town Texas.The show opens with JB's heartfelt story about walking with his daughter to check out the soon-to-open Wishbone Bridge. “Doesn't that make you feel good as a dad?” Sandy asks, as JB reflects on the miracle of reconnecting after the teenage years. The crew celebrates the bridge's design, its impact on Austin's hike-and-bike trail, and the rare joy of seeing a city project actually finished. “We need to celebrate when something gets finished. Right. Which is rare.”

In this inspiring episode of The Neil Haley Show, host Neil Haley and co-host Eric Couch sit down with supermodel-turned-business mogul Kathy Ireland, whose Kathy Ireland Worldwide generates over a billion dollars annually across furniture, fashion, diamonds, real estate, and FinTech. Ireland passionately opens the conversation by discussing her role as International Youth Chair for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, urging listeners to join Team 43—a movement recognizing that 43 children are diagnosed with cancer daily while receiving less than 5% of cancer research funding. She shares how cancer has personally impacted her family, including their pastor's daughter Daisy, and emphasizes the organization's transparency with a 100% Charity Navigator score. Ireland's entrepreneurial journey began humbly at her kitchen table as an "aging pregnant model" in 1993, starting with a single pair of socks after taking out a loan. She and her creative director would load up backpacks, hit the road, and face countless rejections before eventually selling their 100 millionth pair of socks—a milestone she celebrates with genuine gratitude.Ireland credits her success to lessons learned from modeling's constant rejection, her mother's example of pivoting through various entrepreneurial ventures, and mentors including Elizabeth Taylor, Warren Buffett, and Irv Blumkin of Nebraska Furniture Mart. She reveals her unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, conducting surprise factory inspections to combat human trafficking, which she identifies as the fastest-growing illegal business globally. Her faith provides the foundation for everything she does—she found Christ at 18 after her mother secretly placed a Bible in her suitcase, though she admits to neglecting scripture for years before reading it cover to cover and recognizing where she had gone astray. Ireland's business philosophy centers on "J-O-Y" (Jesus, Others, You), a reminder she would post throughout her home when her children were young to maintain proper priorities. When asked about legacy, she quotes Casting Crowns: "I don't want to leave a legacy. I don't care if they remember me, only Jesus." She emphasizes that putting God first at 44 years old—starting with just 15 minutes of prayer and Bible reading each morning—transformed her life, giving her more and better time with her children while building a business empire that funds humanitarian work addressing hunger, poverty, education, veteran care, and human trafficking prevention.

In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner sits down with Irv Blumkin, Chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), and Ryan Blumkin, Executive Vice President, to unpack nearly 90 years of retail innovation, from Mrs. B's pawn-shop beginnings to multi-acre campuses in Omaha, Kansas City, Dallas, and soon Austin. They explore what it's like to partner with Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, build massive destination developments, and still obsess over every single SKU and customer interaction. From dynamic pricing and AI-enabled operations to a mind-blowing learning trip through China's retail and technology ecosystem, Irv and Ryan share how NFM is using data, automation, and emerging tech to deepen their moat, without ever losing sight of values, culture, and long-term thinking. They also talk careers in retail tech, why young “outside-the-box” thinkers matter, and the role of lifelong learning in leading through disruption. Listen to learn:Why Warren Buffett bought Nebraska Furniture Mart on a handshake, and what Irv has learned from decades of dinners and deal-making with himWhy strong values and culture matter more than ever in this tech-driven marketplaceHow NFM uses massive-store footprints, destination partners like Scheels, and even hotel/convention centers to turn shopping into an experienceHow dynamic pricing, digital shelf tags, and nightly web crawls of 70,000+ SKUs keep NFM competitive with Amazon, Costco, Wayfair, and othersWhat Irv and Ryan saw in China's tech companies and how those lessons are shaping NFM's future3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Timeless values can scale into a $2 billion business. Mrs. B's simple principles (sell at a great price, tell the truth, and pay your bills) still anchor NFM's strategy, even as the company builds 1.8 million-square-foot campuses and expands into new markets like Austin. Irv connects those values directly to long-term growth, customer trust, and the family's partnership with Berkshire Hathaway. 2. Technology is now core infrastructure, not an add-on. NFM's nightly web crawling, digital price tags, and dynamic pricing systems automatically position them as the best value against online competitors, while complex distribution networks and emerging AI tools optimize inventory and logistics. Ryan frames this as building a “moat” with data, automation, and relentless operational excellence, not just more advertising. 3. Lifelong learning is mandatory for modern leadership. Irv has invested in executive education for decades, and both he and Ryan describe their China trip as “eye opening” in terms of speed, scrappiness, AI adoption, and asset-light business models. They're already translating those lessons into new e-commerce strategies, warehouse automation concepts, and AI-enabled process improvements back at NFM. Resources in this Episode:Learn more about Nebraska Furniture MartOther resources mentioned:Six Days in China: The Speed, Scale and Innovation Outpacing the U.S. - Podcast episode with Todd WanekMORE LINKS & RESOURCES ON THE EPISODE PAGE: https://techWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Ever wonder why most mattress strategies flop? Billion-dollar merchandiser Nora Gomez reveals the shocking truth—and how AI is reshaping sleep retail.What really makes a mattress store unforgettable? Join Mark Kinsley as he sits down with Nora Gomez—former Chief Merchandising Officer at Nebraska Furniture Mart and the visionary behind Next Generation Growth. Nora has built and led teams for brands like Pier One and Victoria's Secret, traveled to over 100 countries sourcing design inspiration, and now coaches sleep and retail leaders to thrive in the AI era.In this episode, Nora breaks down why most mattress strategies fail (hint: it's not about product or price), the secret to building customer trust—even with compressed mattresses in a box—and why technology alone won't save your retail business. If you've ever struggled to bridge online and in-store experiences, or wondered how to future-proof your team against disruption, Nora's insights will change the way you think about sleep retail forever.Industry experts, surprising global stories, and actionable frameworks for change management—this episode is packed with hard-won lessons and fresh strategies you can implement now. Want to know the mattress industry's most emotional selling point? Or how storytelling and design drive deep customer loyalty? Nora shares it all—without holding back.Timestamps:- 01:20 – The 3 hidden drivers behind Nebraska Furniture Mart's mattress success- 04:59 – How in-store experience trumps assortment (and why updates matter)- 06:35 – What DTC mattress brands get wrong about retail synergy- 08:02 – Do “mattresses-in-a-box” really deliver premium sleep?- 13:19 – Why 70% of business strategies fall short (and how to fix it)- 20:44 – The AI confusion epidemic: How to create clarity in your team- 28:33 – The secret gap between deploying AI tools and capturing real value- 37:43 – The power of emotional design in mattresses (and the “egg crate” effect)- 43:26 – How Pier 1 made global product stories their biggest sales weapon- 56:44 – The #1 question every new sleep entrepreneur must answerConnect with The FAM Podcast:

Send us a textBuyers choose the path of least resistance, and that truth can either fuel your growth or quietly stall it. We sit down with Vistage Chair and “No Hassle” advocate Jim Bramlett to break down a four-part framework that makes customers stop hesitating: convenience, price transparency, user experience, and trust. From Amazon and Netflix to Uber and Nebraska Furniture Mart, Jim shows how category leaders remove friction so thoroughly that buyers feel they have no excuse not to say yes.We dig into the Hassle Score and why benchmarking yourself against actual competitors—not your intentions—exposes the real gaps slowing revenue and referrals. Jim shares crisp examples of conscious trade offs between price, convenience, and experience, and then explores how to narrow those trade offs with smarter operating design and practical uses of AI to cut cycle time, clarify quotes, and elevate support without eroding trust. The conversation shifts to the leadership habits that sustain these gains: resilience when plans break, coaching as the core skill of influence, and the surprising power of peer advisory groups where 80 percent of issues center on people, not strategy.Expect a clear path to uncovering blind spots through better questions, building a culture where vulnerability invites help, and leading across generations with curiosity and clarity. If you're ready to simplify buying, earn repeat business, and turn word of mouth into a growth engine, this episode gives you the tools and the mindset to start now.If you found this useful, follow the show, share it with a teammate who owns the customer journey, and leave a quick review to help more leaders discover practical, no-hassle growth.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com. And don't miss Grant McGaugh's new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/ See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Canadian Correspondent Joey, Big Sky Brigit and Beth/Ghost Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We discuss SEC Media Days, Aggie War Hymn for Sark? Brian Kelly's Grand Canyon vacation, Schrodinger's LSU Tiger, loved Diego Pavia's bowtie, SirPaul Cheeks, Rich Rod get General Booty too, the Bison is back for Indiana, Razzball's Most Terrifying Mascot's by State map, CUSA & Nebraska Furniture Mart, Robbing Home runs in the Home Run Derby, a portion of our interview with Big Sky Commish Tom Wistrcil and SUPER SICKO SPINNING SELECTION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF for the Big Sky Conference and much, much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is Nebraska Furniture Mart dedicating 2,000 square feet to one carpet brand? NFM Flooring Director Dave Chambers reveals how the Anso Gallery concept is changing flooring retail, Kansas City's surprising stair carpet obsession, and Shaw's unusual Memorial Day activation plan.

In the first of two special supersized episodes, Warren Buffett answers Berkshire Hathaway shareholder questions for hours. Hear the Oracle of Omaha's entire exchange with the tens of thousands of shareholders in Nebraska for this year's meeting, including his perspective on global tariffs, his comments to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Berkshire's cash pile, and his thoughts on investing in Japan. Plus, CNBC's Becky Quick and Mike Santoli sit down with special guests at the meeting, including Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, Irv Blumkin, CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Berkshire Automotive CEO Jeff Rachor.  Listener's guide:Artisan Partners' David Samra - 8:10CNBC's Steve Kovach - 17:00Berkshire Automotive CEO Jeff Rachor - 25:05Q&A Session 1 begins - 32:17Warren Buffett addresses Apple CEO Tim Cook - 39:00Warren Buffett addresses tariffs - 49:27Warren Buffett addresses Japan - 55:17Halftime Show with CNBC's Becky Quick & Mike Santoli - 3:02:11Irv Blumkin, CEO of Nebraska Furniture Mart C block - 3:13:13Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick C block - 3:20:24Berkshire portfolio managers - 3:17:36Katie Kramer and shareholder - 3:27:46 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWUozTOm95/About 125,000 of these microphones were sold nationwide at Meijer, DD's Discounts/Ross, Target, Walmart, and Nebraska Furniture Mart stores in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas, as well as online at Amazon.com and Target.com, from October 2020 through October 2022.Stop using these recalled microphones and contact Jazwares at 1-888-341-0881 for a full refund in the form of a pre-paid gift card.  Properly dispose of these lithium-in-office battery-containing microphones at battery recycling centers.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Jazwares-Recalls-Americas-Got-Talent-Microphones-with-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard#americasgottalent #microphone #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fire #recall

Nebraska Furniture Mart was founded in 1937 by Rose Blumkin, fast forward to today and you'll find 5th generation family members still working the sales floor. We sit down with 4th generation family member Andy Shefsky, who is currently NFM's Community and Public Relations Manager.

Chris Williams & Brent Blum make their final picks for college football's Conference Championship Week with Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum make their final picks for college football's games of the week with Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum pick the big games of the upcoming college football weekend with Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum pick the games of the week in college football alongside Tim Mullen representing our friends at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Chris Williams," Brent Blum, and Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart make their picks of the week for Saturday, October 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum make their college football picks of the week, presented by Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris WIlliams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart make their picks of the week for Saturday, Sept. 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris WIlliams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart make their picks of the week for Saturday, Sept. 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After taking the first two weeks of the season off, the boys are back for picks of the week with Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Chambers Discusses Nebraska Furniture Mart's Labor Day Sale by Floor Focus Magazine

Welcome to Furniture Industry News, your essential update on the latest trends and developments in the furniture sector. Today's episode covers groundbreaking research on consumer support for local businesses, mixed first-quarter earnings reports, the impact of rising container rates on the supply chain, Sherwin-Williams' new AI-powered color selection app, GigaCloud Technology's response to short-seller claims, and Memorial Day sales providing a boost to the market. Whether you're a retailer, manufacturer, or industry analyst, this episode is packed with valuable insights to keep you up-to-date with what's happening in the furniture world.Key Topics Covered:1. Americans' Commitment to Supporting Local Businesses:New research shows over 65% of Americans frequently visit local main streets, willing to spend nearly $2,000 more in 2024 to support local businesses.Younger generations, especially Gen Z and Millennials, are driving this trend, with 85% of Gen Z shopping locally several times a month.This shift in consumer priorities is influencing political decisions, with 85% of Americans considering small business support important when voting.2. Mixed First-Quarter Earnings Reports:First Dibs reports a modest profit rise despite lower revenues; Macy's beats Q1 expectations with its "Bold New Chapter" strategy.Aaron's Co. and Arhaus face challenges but remain cautiously optimistic about future growth.Mattress Firm and Sleep Country Canada experience income drops, while Walmart and Wayfair report encouraging trends.Suppliers and manufacturers like GigaCloud and Dorel Industries show revenue gains, while Leggett & Platt struggles with a significant income plunge.3. Impact of Rising Container Rates on the Supply Chain:Spot ocean container rates have surged by 46% in three weeks, affecting all trade routes and causing supply chain disruptions.Factors include increased demand from North American importers and port congestion in Asia and Europe.Experts warn that unless congestion is controlled, rates could escalate further, impacting manufacturing timelines and pricing strategies.4. Sherwin-Williams' AI-Powered Color Selection App:The new Sherwin-Williams Color Expert app offers personalized color recommendations by analyzing images of users' spaces.Users can visualize over 1,000 colors in real-time, order color samples, and access the full Sherwin-Williams color catalog.The app aims to simplify the color selection process for both professional designers and DIY enthusiasts.5. GigaCloud Technology's Response to Short-Seller Claims:GigaCloud counters allegations of misrepresented website traffic and revenue manipulation made by Grizzly Research.CEO Larry Wu and President Iman Shrock emphasize the transparency and legitimacy of their business model and transactions.The company defends its operations and asserts measures to protect shareholder interests against stock market manipulation.6. Memorial Day Sales Boost to the Furniture Market:Retailers like American Furniture Warehouse, Gallery Furniture, City Furniture, La-Z-Boy, Ashley Furniture, Havertys, Rooms To Go, and Nebraska Furniture Mart offer significant discounts and promotions.These sales events are revitalizing consumer interest and driving purchase activity, providing a much-needed boost to the market.Thank you for tuning into this episode of Furniture Industry News. Subscribe to our podcast to stay updated on the latest trends, market developments, and industry insights. Until next time, take care and stay inspired!

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C6cQhyEL3l5/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and JAKKS Pacific nows recall Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars.  The accelerator pedal sticks when debris-clogged leading to unexpected, continued vehicle operation, crashes, and injuries.  Affected are cars with date codes: 1752VE01, 1782VE01, 1952VE01, 2242VE01, 2352VE01, 2852VE01, 0583VE01. About 17,500 of these ride-on cars were sold at Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and Nebraska Furniture Mart and online at Amazon.com, Macys.com and GameStop.com. Don't let your children ride these cars.  Contact JAKKS Pacific at 1-855-602-5464 to receive a free repair kit with a replacement pedal and installation instructions. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/JAKKS-Pacific-Recalls-Childrens-Mario-Kart-Ride-On-Racer-Car-Toys-Due-to-Crash-Hazard #mariokart #rideon #car #accelerator #crashes #injuries #recall

Who is the real Argylle?This movie has more twists than one of those churro bags you get from Taco Bell. Its twists are bigger than those on screen in the upcoming sequel to Twister. It's got more rug pulls than dude who works the stock room at Nebraska Furniture Mart. It's got more left turns than the Indy 500. It's got more surprises than the Cracker Jack factory. It's got more...Yeah you get it.Honestly Argylle is not good. But the podcast was fun. I hope it's fun to listen to.Listen for:Kate's Mic deciding it wants to be just the best listener.No fewer than 5 beeped cursesAaron saying "hmmm" an annoying amount of timesKate's admission of guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Nebraska Furniture Mart's Tim Mullen give their picks for the upcoming bowl season in a holiday extravaganza from Reclaimed Rails Brewery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum are joined by Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart to give their picks for the top games in college football this upcoming weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Chris Williams and Brent Blum for their college football picks of the week. Of course, Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart joins the fellas for complete analysis on week 9 of the college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart to give their college football picks for week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum make their picks of the week in college football, and of course are joined by Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum pick college football's top games heading into week five of the college football season. As always, the fellas are joined by Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum pick the top games of the upcoming college football weekend with Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum are joined by Nebraska Furniture Mart's Tim Mullen to make their picks for key games in week three of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum are joined by Nebraska Furniture Mart's Tim Mullen for their picks of the week in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Brent Blum pick the most important games of college football week one with Tim Mullen and our sponsors from Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Quilterpreneur" Celeste Butler talks about why quilting is in her blood and how she is carrying on the traditions passed down the generations. She speaks about the genesis of her creative fascination, some of the themes she explores - including the divine feminine and being authentically human - and the process of her artistic craft.Butler is a fiber and textile artist, Quiltologist, ceramicist and storyteller. Her family's Southern roots and family history plays a major role in the works she creates which can be seen in the themes of family, nature, landscapes and her artistic process. Butler has been honored for her numerous community engagement projects, as an artist, lecturer, and teacher, and been exhibited widely, most recently The Ebb and Flow Between Us exhibit, at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa and now as part of a unique collaboration at the Nebraska Furniture Mart.

“Great brands don't chase customers; customers chase great brands.”- Gary Friedman, CEO Restoration HardwareAs we take a few weeks off before returning with Season 6, we dig into the back catalog to go deep on #7 ("Memorable") in Steve's 8 Essentials of Remarkable Retail framework. Being Memorable is critical to not simply offering a slightly better version of mediocre and competing relentlessly on discounts. Done right, it is the key to long-term growth, profits and customer loyalty.In unpacking this essential we discuss how to own the "real estate of the mind," and what we mean when we talk about "experience" as something other than the latest bright shiny object. Drawing on key take-aways from Steve's best-selling book, we define the six characteristics of memorable and discuss case studies that illustrate the various ways leading retailers are implementing memorable strategies including mega-brands like RH, Nordstrom, Nebraska Furniture Mart and Amazon, along with "special not big" retailers such as Franklin BBQ and Blue Star Donuts. About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Jared Stansbury and Connor Ferguson recap the week in men's and women's basketball then look ahead to Sunday's game against St. John's, Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen make their picks for the week then Jared and Connor talk championship week on this week's Cyclone Fanatic Radio Show presented by Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Stansbury and Connor Ferguson start this week's CF Radio Show presented by Nebraska Furniture Mart by diving into the start to the Iowa State hoops seasons, Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen make their picks for the week then CW catches up with Dr. Warme from the McFarland Clinic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyclone Fanatic Radio had the week off on KXnO due to women's basketball. Still, Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen from Nebraska Furniture Mart got together to record their picks segment as a preview to this upcoming college football weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen give their picks of the week for college football courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jared Stansbury chops it up with 247Sports' Kansas reporter Michael Swain to get some intel on the Jayhawks to lead of this week's CF Radio Show presented by Nebraska Furniture Mart before Chris Williams, Brent Blum and Tim Mullen hop in to make their picks for the week then Chris catches up with Dr. Greenwald from the McFarland Clinic in Ames to wrap up the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trung Phan returns to the show for a third time to discuss Warren Buffett's $18 billion miss on Disney - twice!He and James discuss the 92-year-old's growth investment strategies focused on long-term stakes, reducing risk profiles, and increasing margins decade-over-decade.Additional topics include:Warren Buffett's 1966 Meeting with Walt Disney (03:56)How Warren Buffet became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (13:50)Warren Buffett's relationships with Michael Eisner and Bob Iger (20:00)Buffett's willingness to invest in a company "late" (30:24)How did Buffett's investment style change over the decades? (40:20)The story of Rose Blumkin and the Nebraska Furniture Mart (45:50)James' trading strategy to piggyback Berkshire Hathaway's positions (52:42)(Editor's note: Topic times don't account for sponsor ads and may appear a few minutes later in the episode on your podcast player)------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

Trung Phan returns to the show for a third time to discuss Warren Buffett's $18 billion miss on Disney - twice!He and James discuss the 92-year-old's growth investment strategies focused on long-term stakes, reducing risk profiles, and increasing margins decade-over-decade.Additional topics include:Warren Buffett's 1966 Meeting with Walt Disney (03:56)How Warren Buffet became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (13:50)Warren Buffett's relationships with Michael Eisner and Bob Iger (20:00)Buffett's willingness to invest in a company "late" (30:24)How did Buffett's investment style change over the decades? (40:20)The story of Rose Blumkin and the Nebraska Furniture Mart (45:50)James' trading strategy to piggyback Berkshire Hathaway's positions (52:42)(Editor's note: Topic times don't account for sponsor ads and may appear a few minutes later in the episode on your podcast player)------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

We kick off Season 11 with the incredible story of the retail “granddaddy of them all” Walmart, and its founder Sam Walton. Once you study Walmart, you realize just how deep its heritage runs through Amazon and so many iconic modern companies we cover on Acquired. This episode was an absolute blast, and we even uncovered a new addendum to the hallowed “focus on what makes your beer taste better” playbook theme! If you want more Acquired, you can follow our newly public LP Show feed here in the podcast player of your choice (including Spotify!). Sponsors: Thank you to our presenting sponsor for all of Season 11, Fundrise! If you're considering raising a growth round of capital in the next year, you should definitely explore raising some of it with the Fundrise Innovation Fund. Just email to notvc@fundrise.com, and tell them Ben & David sent you. And if you're an individual looking for exposure to private growth-stage technology companies, you can invest in the Innovation Fund here. Thank you as well to Pilot and NZS Capital! You can register for the  NZS Talkback here.  Links:  Walmart's 1972 Annual Report  Episode sources  Carve Outs:  Ted Weschler on the Nebraska Furniture Mart podcast!!!  Mario Puzo's The Godfather (the book) ‍ Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

We kick off Season 11 with the incredible story of the retail “granddaddy of them all” Walmart, and its founder Sam Walton. Once you study Walmart, you realize just how deep its heritage runs through Amazon and so many iconic modern companies we cover on Acquired. This episode was an absolute blast, and we even uncovered a new addendum to the hallowed “focus on what makes your beer taste better” playbook theme! If you want more Acquired, you can follow our newly public LP Show feed here in the podcast player of your choice (including Spotify!). Sponsors: Thank you to our presenting sponsor for all of Season 11, Fundrise! If you're considering raising a growth round of capital in the next year, you should definitely explore raising some of it with the Fundrise Innovation Fund. Just email to notvc@fundrise.com, and tell them Ben & David sent you. And if you're an individual looking for exposure to private growth-stage technology companies, you can invest in the Innovation Fund here. Thank you as well to Pilot and NZS Capital! You can register for the NZS Talkback here. Links: Walmart's 1972 Annual Report Episode sources Carve Outs: Ted Weschler on the Nebraska Furniture Mart podcast!!! Mario Puzo's The Godfather (the book) ‍ Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Jared Stansbury is joined by Steph Copley to talk about Iowa State's upcoming game with Texas on the opening segment of this week's CF Radio Show presented by Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive then Chris Williams, Tim Mullen and Brent Blum make their picks for the week before Steph and Jared discuss the success of Cyclones in the NBA this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices