Podcasts about Store manager

Tuesday 12/17/24

In Episode 95, Troy Gramling sits down with Zwilian Bell, Target store manager, to discuss how to hit your leadership goals during the busy holiday season. Learn practical strategies for managing teams, staying focused, and leading with purpose during one of the most challenging times of the year.

In Episode 95, Troy Gramling sits down with Zwilian Bell, Target store manager, to discuss how to hit your leadership goals during the busy holiday season. Learn practical strategies for managing teams, staying focused, and leading with purpose during one of the most challenging times of the year.

Mein heutiger Gast ist Holger Strehlow, Fotograf und stv. Store Manager im Leica Store Stuttgart. Ein interessantes Gespräch über Fotografie. Wussten Sie, dass Robert Capa eine Verbindung mit Stuttgart hatte?Sound Bites"Die Fotografen nutzen oft ältere Systeme.""Die Bedingungen waren früher ganz anders.""Der Druck ist nicht kleiner geworden.""Capa und Taro waren ein berühmtes Paar.""Capa hat legendäre Bilder gemacht.""Das ist das Spannende an der Fotografie.""Ich mache regelmäßig Sportfotografie.""Wir brennen für Fotografie.""Die Ausstellung heißt 'Our People'.""Es gibt spannende Bücher über Fotografie.""Die Macht der Bilder ist enorm."

Discover what sets working as a Store Manager at H&M apart from the ordinary. Join Gerda and Robin, both Store Managers at our stores, as they explore the crucial roles of leadership, decision-making, and responsibility in a company driven by heartfelt values. Learn more about the job here: https://career.hm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The downtown Seattle Starbucks location at Fifth Avenue and Pike Street is in its last week. A note on the door from the District Manager and Store Manager said the permanent closure would happen on Sept. 30, but a reason was not given. "We would like to thank you for being part of our store community. It has been a great pleasure to connect with you every day,” the notice said. More than a month ago, the company closed its popular First Avenue and Pike Street locations. A company spokesperson said the store will re-open again, but the timeline is vague, as is the reason for the closure. The now vacant site is at First Avenue and Pike Street, just across from the Pike Place Market, where cruise ship passengers swarm the streets.

Taylor Carlow, Store Manager and Service Director at River Valley Tractor in Arkansas, shares his background and discusses the history of the dealership. He talks about the different market segments they serve, including residential, small construction, and agriculture. Taylor emphasizes the importance of implementing a CRM system at a dealership to improve service offerings, track customer information, and streamline processes. Looking at the roadmap for Kubota, he highlights their focus on expanding their construction line and the future of electric equipment. One big challenge that Taylor acknowledges is the issue of creating quotes for multiple brands for dealership customers and the need for technology integration in the ag industry. The overall conversation focuses on the challenges and opportunities in the compact tractor market, and themes discussed included the impact of supply and demand on pricing, the importance of customer relationships and service, the role of marketing in reaching different market segments, and the outlook for the compact tractor market in the coming years.

Jed kindly supplied us with muffins and coffee and explained why Moriac is good and how his beloved Belmont Lions will attack 2025

Can you imagine starting as a part-time tools associate and rising to become a store manager? Join us as we chat with Jordyn Roberts, the new store manager at Lowe's, who shares her incredible journey. From her Missouri roots and a scholarship at TU in Oklahoma to navigating the multifaceted roles at Lowe's during the pandemic, Jordyn's story is packed with perseverance and the kind of adaptability that inspires. She reflects on how supportive colleagues made all the difference, turning challenges into milestones and shaping her career.Ever wondered what it takes to excel in retail management? Jordyn reveals her secrets, underscoring the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and prioritizing people over tasks. She passionately discusses the value of empathy and fairness in leadership, and how being genuine can create a happy and productive work environment. Her unique insights offer a blueprint for anyone looking to succeed in retail management, with a focus on fostering a supportive and motivated team.Finally, we explore the more personal side of Jordyn's journey, touching on her aspirations, personal growth, and memorable experiences. From overcoming rejections for department manager roles to the transformative power of motherhood, Jordyn's reflections are both heartfelt and enlightening. We share stories of dreams and hobbies, from photography to skydiving, and discuss the profound impact of valuable life advice and supportive causes. This episode promises to leave you inspired by Jordyn's dedication and the joy she finds in balancing a successful career with personal passions.Support the Show.► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: MatthSupport the Show.► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

Can you imagine starting as a part-time tools associate and rising to become a store manager? Join us as we chat with Jordyn Roberts, the new store manager at Lowe's, who shares her incredible journey. From her Missouri roots and a scholarship at TU in Oklahoma to navigating the multifaceted roles at Lowe's during the pandemic, Jordyn's story is packed with perseverance and the kind of adaptability that inspires. She reflects on how supportive colleagues made all the difference, turning challenges into milestones and shaping her career.Ever wondered what it takes to excel in retail management? Jordyn reveals her secrets, underscoring the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and prioritizing people over tasks. She passionately discusses the value of empathy and fairness in leadership, and how being genuine can create a happy and productive work environment. Her unique insights offer a blueprint for anyone looking to succeed in retail management, with a focus on fostering a supportive and motivated team.Finally, we explore the more personal side of Jordyn's journey, touching on her aspirations, personal growth, and memorable experiences. From overcoming rejections for department manager roles to the transformative power of motherhood, Jordyn's reflections are both heartfelt and enlightening. We share stories of dreams and hobbies, from photography to skydiving, and discuss the profound impact of valuable life advice and supportive causes. This episode promises to leave you inspired by Jordyn's dedication and the joy she finds in balancing a successful career with personal passions.Support the Show.► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTThe Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

Audrey Adams, a 25 year-old life-long Cumberland Presbyterian and recent Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) graduate, joins us today to talk about her faith journey. Audrey comes to us having graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in Communications. While at UTM, Audrey balanced part-time work at a local law practice and participated and served in various organizations, including SGA and the Writing Center, as well as volunteered as the youth leader at Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Trimble, Tennessee, where her mother is the current pastor and where she was able to serve in various leadership roles at Cumberland Presbyterian youth functions. Through the English program, Audrey also had the opportunity to participate in two travel studies abroad during her time at UTM. After feeling called to further her education at Memphis Theological Seminary following her time at UTM, Audrey began studying at MTS in the Fall of 2021, and recently graduated in May of this year with a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) with a specialization in social justice. Audrey is presently serving as the Store Manager at her family's new business venture, For The Record, in downtown Union City, Tennessee.Music is provided by Pierce Murphy, Caldera Blue. Source:  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/through-the-olive-branches/caldera-blueComments: http://freemusicarchive.org/Additional comments:  modifications made to shorten and loop song for introduction and closing of podcast.Copyright Attribution and License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2+ Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast July 26, 1937, 87 years ago, Grocery Store Manager. Fibber is managing the Wistful Vista grocery store. Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast July 26, 1949, 75 years ago, guest Francis Langford.   Dean is going to make a record with guest Frances Langford, which makes Jerry think the partnership is going to break up. Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast July 26, 1951, 73 years ago, Stairway to Heaven starring Robert Cummings and Julia Adams.  An adaptation of the 1946 British fantasy-romance film that starred David Niven and Kim Hunter that was released overseas as “A Matter of Life and Death”.  A pilot that was supposed to die in a plane crash survived, setting a unique chain of events into motion. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 76 years ago.  David fixes this and that. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

Jenny Lust is the owner of two specialty retail boutiques in Downtown Marion, Ohio…Spruce & Sparrow and Elena Renee. In this episode, Jenny shares how she fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning her own business, including many times when she said “yes”, which all led her to that reality. Within 2 years, Jenny opened her second store, along with her friend and Store Manager, Maria. Jenny shares the challenges she has faced, including her own fears, public misconceptions, and how advertising is now her 2nd full time job. Her story and advice are inspiring and practical for anyone considering opening a retail store. Guest Links: Spruce & Sparrow Facebook: facebook.com/spruceandsparrowmarionSpruce & Sparrow Website: spruceandsparrowmarion.comElena Renee: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558774864981Main Street Reimagined:Facebook: facebook.com/MainStreetReimaginedThe Main Street Reimagined Podcast, Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqfkmF5bRH0od1d3iiYKs3oEn_gvMYk7NHenry Development Group: Facebook: facebook.com/henrydevelopmentgroupWebsite: www.henrydevelopmentgroup.comDeveloping News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33110524eb5c/developing-news  Luke Henry: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/luhenryFacebook: facebook.com/luke.henry.148#MainStreetReimagined #DreamersAndDoers #SmallBusinessJourney #CommunityChangeMakers #EntrepreneurInspiration #RetailSuccess #SmallBizStories #ShopLocal #SpruceAndSparrow #ElenaRenee #MarionOhio #BusinessDreams #WomenInBusiness #RetailChallenges#SupportLocal #BehindTheScenes #RetailEntrepreneurs #BusinessAdvice

This episode is all about the Sally Beauty of it all when it comes to Kenya Moore Hair Care! An alleged Store Manager note was posted to Reddit that claims that the Hair Care line was already discontinued before the allegations against Kenya Moore were publicized. We also discuss the the opening teaser for the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18! Its looking like Shannon will be battling the DUI and her drinking! We Need To Talk About This! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making a grand return to the What's Up St. Charles Podcast is one our first guests on our podcast, Jeans & A Cute Top Shop owner Jill Card, as well as a new guest with Store Manager, Vanessa Trelford. Catch up with everything new at JCTS as we talk passion for fashion, jeans for queens and necklaces for... necks? and much more!

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of Store 8861, our brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida! A grand opening is always filled with excitement, and this one was particularly special. It represents the first of the 150 new stores we're planning to build or convert in the next five years along with our ongoing efforts to remodel hundreds of our existing stores to better serve our customers.     In this episode of The Huddle, I had the pleasure to chat with Brandon, the Store Manager, at this beautiful new location. His journey with Walmart has been truly inspiring. When we was a Support Manager, he had the opportunity to assist in opening a new store in Gulfport, Mississippi, and has dreamt of opening a store as a Store Manager ever since. Today, he is living that dream and is thrilled to serve the Santa Rosa community! We talked about the unique aspects of this new store, including its proximity to the beach and the capacity to cater to both locals and tourists with a larger square footage, extensive assortment, and standout pharmacy. We also talked about all the amazing long-term associates who have transferred from other stores to support this new location, bringing a wealth of experience to help the new team thrive.     We're thrilled to bring nearly 100 new jobs to the area and look forward to providing outstanding service to all of our customers on Florida's Gulf Coast. Whether you're a local or visiting over the summer, we'd love to have you stop by and check out our new store! 

 Joe Beagley is a 57 year old full time retail piano store manager who shares how a change in MINDSET was the biggest shift for him. Tune in live to hear how he gained 120,000 followers in under 3 months. Subscribe to Legendary Marketer on YouTube Follow Legendary Marketer on Facebook Follow Joe on Instagram

We are choppin' it up with Tony Beaudrie, the esteemed Store Manager of Sanctuary Dispensary in Downtown Las Vegas. With years of experience in the Nevada cannabis community, Tony is a true asset to the industry, and we are excited to delve into the world of 420 with him. In this episode, we will be exploring the vibrant cannabis scene in Las Vegas on 420, as well as delving into the history and significance of this beloved cannabis culture holiday. Tony's wealth of knowledge and insights promise to make this episode a captivating journey through 420 and the thriving cannabis landscape in Nevada.So sit back, relax, and join us as we celebrate 420 with Tony Beaudrie, and uncover the magic of this special day in the world of cannabis. Let's spark up some engaging conversations and enjoy the high vibes together on High Budtenders Potcast!You. can find High Budtenders Potcast on all major podcast services or at www.highbudtenders.com. We thank you for tuning in and as always...Stay High, Budtenders!

In this episode, Pete sits down with Tim McDonald, the Store Manager at At Home Furniture And Mattress Superstore. With years of industry experience under his belt, Tim's dedication to his craft shines through as he shares insights on enhancing store performance. Tune in as Tim discusses his strategies and continuous quest for improvement in the retail sector.  

FLORIDA FRIDAY - Floridaman assaults store manager with a Bible on Easter. Space trash falls on a house in Florida. Florida 10 year old sold his dead dad's gun to another elementary student. Florida couple has sex on a sidewalk in front of Popeyes. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast hosted by a comedian and recorded in a closet. Show your SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon where you'll get bonus episodes and other weird af news stuff http://patreon.com/weirdafnews  - WATCH Weird AF News on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/weirdafnews - check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

Juan is a Store Manager for Rochester Ford. This episode focuses on Juan's story, what it means to have unwavering belief in yourself, developing teams, and what riding a line between confidence and humility is like. 

Hear what happened when Lunchbox called the grocery store manager because their store closed early... Plus, find out who on the show has walked out of a movie before it was over! Mailbag: Listener met a woman who checks all the boxes & he really sees a future with her. However, her only flaw is she is getting too serious quickly aka planning their wedding already.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined by Dan Howell, who's an experienced Product Development and R&D Leader in the food space. Dan has done a variety of jobs in this space, and was most recently at Wicked Kitchen (acquired by Current Foods). Listen to learn more about his very interesting path into the space (he started working as a Store Manager at Starbucks) as well as his views on what the Alt Protein industry gets right & wrong when it comes to Food Product Development and R&D.

Arnold Fiene calls a hardware store, claiming he stole a shovel but is not willing to return it. In this week's “Great Debate,” the boys have to debate the topic “should parents physically discipline their kids?”… It goes downhill fast. In this week's “Ringing With Rings,” we get to hear how one of our fans “Private Time” caused them to end up in the hospital. In this week's “Matt's Dream Journal,” we once again get to see into Matt's twisted little mind as he shares his experience of being caught in a mouse trap inside his grandmothers room. In this week's "Bamboozled,” the boys either eat canned tuna or canned dog food. -- We understand that our podcasts are quite out there so if you are easily offended it's probably best not to listen... we're joking... usually. Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the discount code: FULLYACTUAL20 #manscapedpod​​ #manscaped​ https://www.manscaped.com/?fbclid=IwA Go to Athletic Greens via this link to receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and 5x FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do it visit: https://www.athleticgreens.com/fullya#tualidia #AthleticGreens #AG1 If you would like to enter our "voicemail segment," feel free to call or text us on 0466602303 If you want to support us as well as watch our weekly vlog episodes sign up to our website! Its free. for the first 21 days so you can see if you like the content. Thank you precious rings - https://welcome.universityofmarcheal.com Here's the link to our other social channels if you want to see us being silly billies on other platforms - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/martyandmichael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/martyandmic... TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/martyandmichael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mayors push back against B.C's short-term rental rules  GUEST: Simon Yu, Mayor of Prince George CKNW Kids' Fund Pink Shirt Day GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor 7 Edwin Chang, Store Manager for London Drugs - Broadway and Cambie location  How much will the 2026 FIFA World Cup upgrades cost taxpayers? GUEST: Rob Fai, Weekends Mornings on CKNW host and long time sportscaster Celebrating Pink Shirt Day GUEST: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C., and spearheaded Pink Shirt Day during her time as a CKNW host The 2010 Vancouver Olympics: 14 years later…was it worth it? GUEST: Andy Yan, Urban Planner, Associate Professor in Urban Studies and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University UBC Student Union's referendum sparks concerns among the Jewish community GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] Pink Shirt Day: How we can keep our kids safe online GUEST: Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Vickery brings over a decade of tire expertise to his role as  Store Manager at Beggs Tire & Wheel. Hailing from Prineville, Oregon, his journey in the tire industry began in the small town where the choices were clear-cut: either work at a mill or dive into the world of tires. Inspired by the legacy of Les Schwab, Charles started as a tire tech at Beggs in 2010. He quickly showcased his unwavering commitment to the job and has since climbed the ranks to his current role.  In this episode… Consumers typically have plenty of options when tire shopping, from the store down the street to a multitude of websites at their fingertips. In a world where online comparisons and price competition are prevalent, what can a store manager do to set a location apart from the rest?  According to Charles Vickery, his team at Beggs Tire & Wheel is focused on providing top-notch customer service, evident in its 4.9-star rating from over 3,200 reviews. Beggs Tire takes pride in treating every customer with equal respect, and Charles prioritizes the importance of creating a positive experience for everyone who walks through the front door, whether they have $1 or a million dollars. The team goes beyond mere transactions, ensuring that customers understand the value they receive when purchasing tires. Charles is committed to educating the younger generation on the long-term value of their purchases. To be able to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape, he emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing customer preferences.  On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Charles to discuss the intricacies of customer service in the tire industry. Charles emphasizes the importance of providing quality service and fostering a positive customer experience. They explore the challenges of explaining value in a market driven by online comparisons and the evolving preferences of a new generation. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Charles Vickery explains his interest in joining the tire industry Why customers trust Charles for tire recommendations without price-checking How Charles climbed from a tire tech to store manager What are Charles' favorite tires to sell and why? The importance of return on investment while offering road hazard programs Charles reveals his love for hunting big game in the mountains Words of wisdom: know your product and your customer, prioritize their needs over personal interests Resources mentioned in this episode: Beggs Tire & Wheel  Prineville, Oregon Les Schwab Danny Smith on LinkedIn  Same Day Auto Repair and Tire Pros  Mike Edge on LinkedIn Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

"Store Managers, We’re Investing in You" In a press release, Walmart is saying it's going to pay store managers a new average salary of $128,000 a year. The raise kicks in Feb. 1 and has stated that pay structures have not been adjusted in more than a decade. Dave and Debbie discuss and take listener calls about Walmart's investment in it's employees.

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Our top-downloaded episode of 2023: Store managers have a significant impact on hiring and retaining great people. Hear how one retailer is coaching her team so they can be at their best. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Annie Gauthier, CFO & Co-CEO, St. Romain Oil Company (dba Y-Not Stop) Annie is CFO/Co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Company (dba Y-Not Stop), based in Mansura, Louisiana. A third-generation co-owner, she works with her two brothers and 300-plus team members to refuel and refresh the Louisiana communities where they operate.

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Mike Pompei grew up in a big Italian family just outside of Buffalo NY. His family was very musical and it seemed to rub off on Mike, who currently plays wineries and breweries throughout Sacramento. At the age of 12, just as his generation of pop music was becoming a priority, the Pompei family moved to the sunny enviorns of Sacramento, California. Following in his older brother's footsteps, Mike eventually went on to work at Tower Records Watt Avenue where Ken Sockolov was the Store Manager. Alternating between working at Tower Records locations and Tower Posters, Mike found his niche. Running the Tower Posters store on the 3rd floor of the Westwood (L.A.) location, Mike received a call one day from Dick Harris, the Division Manager for Posters. Told to “shut it all down” and ship the posters product back to Sacramento, Mike wasn't told what his future was. It was then that Westwood Store Manager Chris Hopson told Mike to stay and work with him. When Chris Hopson left Westwood to start up Tower Advertising in Sacramento he took Pompei with him, where Mike worked for 18 years. On this episode Mike Pompei tells us the various roles he assumed in Tower Advertising, the stress of meeting deadlines, dealing with newspapers and radio stations, his travels visiting stores and media markets, meeting face to face with record label brass at NARM and a hilarous enccounter with a member of Aerosmith at one of the Tower Annual Conferences. 

In this episode: The Bug Returns Open Tease. Store Manager Song! Cecil & Da Cyst Opening Theme Song Antiques Voice Show Premiere Somebody Read Something Bedtime Story: The Emporers New Clothes.  Voices chatter and say goodbye. Bug song recommendation.  Robert Loggia sign off Thanks for listening © Sightgag Studios, LLC All Rights Reserved. 

 This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Stacie Herrell, co-owner of Higher Ground Coffee Co and Vantage Coffee Roasters alongside her husband Kevin. Stacie attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Martin, graduating with an Accounting Degree. She worked for Welcome Home, a home interior retail shop, where she became a Store Manager and Store Opener, traveling across the US. After a brief stay in Colorado, Stacie returned to Union City in 1995 and worked for her father for two decades. She currently manages the operations of their small business, overseeing both Higher Ground Coffee Co and Vantage Coffee Roasters, which they opened in 2007. Stacie and Kevin are proud parents of three sons, all of whom have played significant roles in their coffee ventures since day one. highergroundcoffee.com vantagecoffeeroasters.com   Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

I loved my chat with Rachel Morgan. She gives us so many good nuggets that we can apply not only to sales, but to life! Rachel has worked in retail sales both as a sales associate and Store Manager for a combined 13+ years. While she has worked mostly within the fine jewelry industry, she also has experience in clothing and beauty both online and in-person. As a Store Manager, she led her team to nine record sales months, trained assistant managers, mentored new managers, and also taught an onboarding workshop to managers in a corporate setting. Rachel brings her frontline retail knowledge from working on the sales floor, proven techniques and strategies to boost sales and train sales teams, and tools to train teams to sell with enthusiasm and excitement to this session to help you learn to increase your sales and drive long-term growth in your business. I encourage you to follow her. She is always providing such value! Instagram: @rachelmorgancoaching Facebook: @rachelmorgancoaching Website: https://www.rachelmorgancoaching.com LinkedIn: @rachelmorgancoaching

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"You were right about one thing, Master. The negotiations were short." -Obi Wan Kenobi On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Jesse Bartel. Jesse is the Store Manager of BookHampton in East Hampton, NY. In his free time, he likes to take photos of street lights at night and write about nerdy things. He has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence and spends much of his time indoors. Jesse shares that his journey with anxiety began with panic attacks in his teen years, and followed him into adulthood. It manifested in a variety of ways such as: imagining social situations before they happened, being overwhelmed in visually stimulating or loud spaces, being stuck in negative thought patterns and more. In his 20's he would often "quiet the brain" by self medicating.  After starting down a path of sobriety, tapping into a range of coping skills, and being more self reflective he was able to see anxiety as an opportunity to learn more about himself and be truly authentic. Jesse shares so many powerful and useful tips and anecdotes and reminds the Warriors that we can negotiate with anxiety and be proactive as we go. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

This episode's guest is Brennan Marquez. Brennan isa 29-year veteran of the industry, with a career that spans many different roles like Technician, Service Writer, Rider Care Rep, Technical Writer, and Store Manager.Over the last 15 years, he was part of the Retailer Education Department of Specialized Bicycle Components (SBCU) where he built the first technician-facing curriculum and coached and trained retailers through the Retail Excellence and Rider-First Retail programs. He now operates Specialty Retail Consultancy, a bicycle retail specific consult company and is a familiar face on some of our Continuing Education classes.Support the show

The manager of a retail outlet at the Mayflower Mall says she's hearing heartbreaking stories from international students who are desperately looking for work.

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Episode 175 contains the notable Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of August 21 -25, 2023.1.LinkedIn Makes it Easier to Create and Manage Newsletters - LinkedIn is updating its newsletter creation user interface (UI) to make it easier for users to create and manage their newsletters. The new UI includes a number of improvements, such as a more intuitive design, a preview pane, and the ability to host multiple newsletters.First off, LinkedIn's rolling out an updated newsletter editing and publishing process, improving on the current creation flow. The preview pane allows users to see how their newsletter will look before they publish it. This is a helpful feature for ensuring that the newsletter is formatted correctly and that all of the content is displayed as intended.“The revamped article editor is purposefully designed to offer a seamless and dependable experience, allowing you to completely focus on sharing your insights and expertise. It's now easier than ever to format, layout, and add a mix of photos, videos, links and more. You can save your articles in progress as drafts to seek a second opinion and gather feedback from others before it goes live. With customization options, you can schedule your article to publish when your community is most active and add a SEO title and description for even more reach”The ability to host multiple newsletters is a new feature that allows users to create different newsletters for different purposes. For example, a user could create one newsletter for their company's news and updates, and another newsletter for their thought leadership content. “Any member or Company via Pages can now host up to five newsletters in one place with different topics, design and frequency of posting for each newsletter to strengthen relevance and engagement.”Finally, LinkedIn's also now adding auto-follow for newsletter subscribers, so that when a new subscriber signs up to your newsletter, they'll also follow your regular LinkedIn updates as well. I'm not sure that this is the best way to go, as newsletter subscribers are not explicitly seeking to follow all of a member's updates, but it could help in building your LinkedIn audience, and maximizing engagement through extended notifications.LinkedIn says that its newsletter updates will be rolled out to all users over the next month.2. TikTok Pushes Retailers to Adopt Native Shopping - TikTok is pushing retailers to adopt its native shopping elements, as it looks to further grow its in-app commerce business. The company recently announced that it is shutting down its Storefront feature, which allowed merchants to connect their third-party shopping process into the TikTok UI. Originally launched back in 2021, TikTok's Storefronts are primarily focused on direct connection with Shopify, and enabling Shopify merchants to display their products in-stream. TikTok has since expanded Storefront integration to other eCommerce providers as well, but now, it's confident that its own TikTok Shop offering will cover all retailer requirements.Now, TikTok wants retailers to rely on its own shopping tools, such as TikTok Shop, which allows users to browse and purchase products directly from videos and live streams. According to TikTok: “Storefront will be officially discontinued and unavailable for use. This means your Storefront products will no longer be visible on your TikTok profile, or be eligible for inclusion in short videos, LIVEs and ads. You will also lose access to your Storefront on Store Manager. It's important to migrate from your Storefront to TikTok Shop as soon as possible.”TikTok Shop is still in its early stages, but it has already seen some success. In April, TikTok announced that it had processed over $3 billion in GMV through TikTok Shop. The company is also working on expanding TikTok Shop to other countries, including the United States.The move to native shopping elements is a sign of TikTok's ambitions in the e-commerce space. In China, in-app shopping has become the key revenue stream for the local version of the app, but thus far, Western users haven't shown the same enthusiasm for in-stream purchases. TikTok has the reach, the experience, and the expertise to make this happen. Now, it's just down to whether users actually want to be able to shop in-stream.3. TikTok Launches Search Ads: A New Way to Reach Your Target Audience - It's official – TikTok is bringing ads to its search results.  TikTok has begun rolling out ads in search results, giving brands a new way to reach users who are actively looking for information about their products or services. The ads will appear alongside organic search results, and they will be labeled as "Sponsored." TikTok said this depends on: Relevancy, user intent (as understood from their search query), and broader learnings from other user behavior. Per Tiktok: “The typical search journey starts with a user clicking the search button at the top of the For You feed. From there, they type in a search query, which then yields a series of search results. The ads appear among these search results. Once a user clicks on a search ad, the ad mirrors the in-feed TikTok experience, with users able to continue scrolling through the search results in the order they appear on the page.”TikTok's search ads are not a standalone ads product. Rather, ads are an extension of a TikTok video ad buy. TikTok's search ads are powered by the same technology as its In-Feed Ads, which means that they can be targeted to users based on their interests, demographics, and other factors. This makes them a highly effective way to reach a specific audience with relevant advertising.The launch of TikTok's search ads is a major development for the platform, as it opens up a new revenue stream for the company and gives brands a new way to reach their target audience. It is also a sign of TikTok's growing ambitions in the advertising market. TikTok has 100 million U.S. monthly active users, which means there is a big opportunity for your brand or business to be found. Google has acknowledged TikTok search is a legitimate threat to its search business.4. YouTube's Tips for Creating Successful Shorts - YouTube Shorts is the fastest-growing content type on YouTube, and is now driving over 50 billion daily views in the app. YouTube has published a new interview with Shorts Product Lead Todd Sherman, in which Sherman answers some of the most common questions about Shorts, including how they're using hashtags, how often you should post, the Shorts algorithm, and what's coming next. “For example, on long form, a lot of the times people are choosing which video by tapping on it on their phone, or clicking on it on the web, and that choice is something that drives a lot of engagement. On short form, people are swiping through a feed, and discovering things as they go. That's one important difference.”Sherman says that Shorts views are not measured when a Short appears on screen, but are more aligned with actual viewer interest. “What we try and do with a view is have it encode for your intent of watching that thing, so that creators feel like that view has some meaningful threshold that the person decided to watch. It doesn't mean it's their favorite video ever, it just means that they are deliberately watching it.” Sherman says that YouTube doesn't publish its actual calculations on this, in order to stop people trying to game the system.Sherman says that the Shorts team has opted not to add specific thumbnail creation tools for Shorts because most Shorts views come from people swiping through the Shorts feed, which means that most people won't see your thumbnails anyway. YouTube has added the capacity to select a frame from your clip as the thumbnail, but there are no plans to add custom thumbnail options. YouTube advises that creators should “think audience, not algorithm” within their creative process. On hashtags, he said “Sometimes a hashtag can be associated with a real world thing that's happened, like an event, and you wanna' associate it with it. Other times they're focused on topics, and I think in both those cases, creators should consider using them.”Creators should also experiment with different types of content and collaborate with other creators to reach a wider audience.In terms of the Shorts algorithm, YouTube says that it takes into account factors such as watch time, engagement, and the creator's overall channel performance. The company also advises against posting too many shorts in a short period of time, as this can lead to lower engagement. “If you generated a bunch of relatively lower quality videos and then posted those, and got meager engagement on them, that energy is probably better spent in just making a better video and fewer of them.”Some gurus claim that re-uploading can effectively re-trigger the algorithm to expand your distribution, but Sherman says that this is not a great strategy. “I would not advise that. I've heard people talk about this as like a growth hack on Twitter or something [but] I think that there's also a risk that it gets seen as spam in our systems.”5. Google Ads Enhanced Customer Service: Get help from a Google Ads expert for $50 per call - Google Ads has started rolling out a new paid customer support service for small businesses. PPC expert Natasha Kaurra spotted the new feature on her account for the first time and decided to provide a sneak preview of what it looks like on X (formerly known as Twitter). The service, called "Enhanced Customer Service," offers businesses one-on-one phone consultations with a Google Ads expert for $50 per call. However, the new tool is still in beta and so is not yet available to everyone.The service is currently available to a limited number of businesses, but Google plans to expand it to more businesses in the coming months. Google claims that in the consultation, a Google Ads expert will help the business with a specific issue they are having with their Google Ads campaigns. The expert can help with a variety of tasks, such as setting up campaigns, optimizing bids, and creating ad copy.The service is designed to help small businesses get the most out of Google Ads. By providing businesses with one-on-one support, Google hopes to help them improve their campaigns and get better results.Please listen to me and stay away from this service. If you want to hear why I'm asking you to stay away from this service then do give the show a listen. 6. Google August 2023 Core Update: What You Need to Know - Google announced its August 2023 core update on August 22, 2023. This is the second broad core algorithm update of 2023, following the March 2023 core update.The August 2023 core update is designed to improve the quality of search results. Google has not released any specific details about the update, but it is likely to focus on factors such as relevance, expertise, and authority.Early unconfirmed reports suggest that the August 2023 core update has had a significant impact on search results. Some websites have seen their rankings improve, while others have seen their rankings decline.It is important to note that core updates can take several weeks to fully roll out. This means that the full impact of the August 2023 core update may not be known for some time. Here are the most important things that we know right now in short form: Name: Google August 2023 Broad Core Update Launched: August 22, 2023 at around 1:30 pm ET Rollout: It will take about one to two weeks to roll out Targets: It looks at all types of content Penalty: It is not a penalty, it promotes or rewards great web pages Global: This is a global update impacting all regions, in all languages. Impact: Google would not tell me what percentage of queries or searches were impacted by this update but so far, this seems to be a typical core update that reaches wide and the impact is fast. Discover: Core updates impact Google Discover and other features, also feature snippets and more. Recover: If you were hit by this, then you will need to look at your content and see if you can do better with Google's core update advice. 7. Google Search Can Now Index CSV Files: What You Need to Know - Google Search has recently updated its help document to say that it can now index Comma-Separated Values (.csv) files. This means that Google Search can now show CSV files in its search results when relevant to the query. This is a significant change, as it opens up the possibility of indexing a much wider range of data.CSV files are a common way to store data, and they are often used to store information such as customer lists, product data, and financial data. This means that businesses and organizations that have CSV files can now potentially have their data indexed by Google Search.There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to have your CSV files indexed by Google Search. First, the file must be publicly accessible. Second, the file must be well-formatted and easy to read. Third, the file must contain relevant keywords.8. Google: Internal Links Pointing To Same Page Don't Affect SEO -  John Mueller was asked if internal links that point to the same page have any SEO value. The exact question from Sina Afkham was, "How much weight does Google give to internal links pointing to a page itself? Does Google consider the anchor text of these links to gain a better understanding of what the page is about?" Mueller replied that Google does not give these links any more weight than other links. He explained that Google understands that internal links are often used to create a navigation structure for a website, and that they do not necessarily indicate that the linked page is more important than other pages on the site.This means that internal links pointing to the same page should not be used as a way to artificially boost the ranking of that page in search results. Instead, internal links should be used to help users navigate your website and find the information they are looking for.9. On Google's Ranking Systems From Google's Search Off The Record Podcast - In a recent episode of the Google Search Off The Record podcast, Danny Sullivan, Google's Search Liaison, discussed the company's ranking systems and how they are evolving. Sullivan revealed that Google uses multiple ranking systems, not just one algorithm, and that these systems are constantly being updated. “A lot of people think, ‘Oh, there's the Google algorithm, and that's it, it's this big giant thing.' And of course, as we all know, there's multiple systems that all come into play.”He also said that Google is now viewing updates as ongoing, rather than one-time changes. The podcast touched on SEO professionals' mistaken beliefs about ranking algorithm updates. One misconception is that each new update necessitates reworking your SEO strategy. However, Sullivan disagrees with this view.“If you've seen a change after one of these systems has been launched or an updated system been launched then that's probably a sign that, well, maybe you're not as aligned as you should be with what these things have been looking for with what Google's generally trying to look for.”Sullivan addressed the concerns of some SEO professionals who believe that Google's increased transparency about its ranking systems could lead to more gaming of the system. He said that Google is committed to providing accurate and relevant search results, and that it will continue to take steps to prevent gaming.“I think that I feel like more of our shift these days is less about these are the specific things and more of these are the mindsets you should be following.”Finally, Sullivan discussed the importance of creating high-quality content that is relevant to users' search intent - Create genuine, engaging content tailored to your target audience. He said that this is still the best way to rank well in Google search results.“Now more than ever, having that authentic content that you created because you have an actual audience in mind that you know would come to it directly, that is your way forward as you try to navigate this world of how ranking systems are evolving.”In conclusion, while staying informed is essential, Sullivan says most updates don't require dramatic alterations to your overall SEO approach.10. Google: A Page Doesn't Have To Be In The Top 10 Results To Be A Featured Snippet - Featured snippets (also known as Answer box) are a type of search result that appears at the top of the search engine results page (SERP) and quickly answer the users search query. They are typically a brief summary of the most relevant information from a web page, and they can be a great way to get your content noticed by searchers.There are a number of factors that can affect the ranking of featured snippets, including the quality and relevance of the content, the use of keywords, and the overall structure of the page. However, Google has not revealed the exact algorithm that is used to determine which pages are eligible for featured snippets.Shubham Davey asked John Muller "if a page isn't ranking in the top 10 on SERPs, are those pages eligible for featured snippets?"  Google's John Mueller said there is no rule that a page has to rank in the top ten search result positions for it to be considered eligible for a featured snippet position. This directly contradicts the results of a study published by Ahrefs and backed by their own data where they wrote: “If your page is ranking anywhere in the top10 Google search results, it has a chance to also get the #0 spot - a featured snippet. And the best part is that the amount of effort required to get featured is almost zero (that is, if you get lucky).”Google's Danny Sullivan added: “If a web page listing is elevated into the featured snippet position, we no longer repeat the listing in the search results. This declutters the results & helps users locate relevant information more easily. Featured snippets count as one of the ten web page listings we show.”Given that Ahref contradicts with what John and Danny said, my question to you: Who will you listen to? An outsider or Google's official rep?

As we continue our focus on global retail transformation we welcome Wim Blaauw, Chief Digital Officer for the Inkga Group/IKEA. In a wide-ranging discussion we explore the concept of human-centric technology innovation including the notion of responsible automation. We also discuss the Group's sustainability efforts, an accelerating commitment to digital transformation, and the evolution of its omni-channel strategy. We conclude with an overview of Ikea's hybrid format growth strategy in response to unrelenting disruption.We kick-off the episode with the week in retail news and a brief progress report on Steve's annual predictions. We revisit the "disrupter reset," dipping into Rent the Runway and Stitch Fix's progress (or lack thereof) before turning our attention to the accelerating collapse of the unremarkable middle. We also explore emerging troubles among luxury department stores, before concluding with a word of caution on the idea that Nike is backtracking on its Consumer Direct Offence. About WimWim Blaauw is Chief Digital Officer (a role he shares with Parag Parekh) at Ingka Group. He has the responsibility for developing digital capabilities and accelerating the digital transformation of the business.Wim has extensive experience in retail, supply chain and digital. He joined IKEA in the Netherlands, in 2002 where he, among other roles, was Store Manager for IKEA Haarlem and Country Retail Logistics Manager. In 2013, he left for IKEA UK/Ireland for a position as Deputy Country Manager, leading the multi-channel transformation. In 2016, Wim became Customer Fulfilment Manager and Fulfilment Operations Manager. In 2020 he became the Digital Performance and Development Manager responsible for building digital capabilities globally and securing that Group Digital is operating efficiently.Wim truly embodies the IKEA vision and values as a leader. He believes in the spirit of togetherness, that we are stronger when we trust each other, pushing towards the same direction, and above all, having fun together.Wim has a degree in Economics and Supply Chain from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Wim is married, has three daughters and lives in the Netherlands. Outside of work, he has a passion for sports and loves being outdoors. Steve 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 eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    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!  

He wanted to be an engineer. But then Michael Hale Jr. realized that there was a lot of involved, so he changed his mind. Unsure of what career path to choose, he decided to go to a community college.From working at a car manufacturing plant, to working his way up to store manager at Tim Horton's to starting his career in sales. Listen in as he shares his insights and experiences that provide valuable advice for success, especially if you don't have a degree.Timestamps:(0:00:00) How Michael Hale is transforming lives through career development(00:02:43) His advice on becoming successful(00:04:08) Salary range $80,000-$100,000 for a (00:05:18) He was athletic in high school and wanted to be an engineer(00:06:35) First job: Working as a bagger at Meyers (00:07:44) Why he didn't want to go to college and what he did instead(00:09:13) Community college and what working with his brother was like(00:10:07) Learn from his mistakes: why having the right people in your circle is important(00:11:20) He didn't like working at a car manufacturing plant like his dad(00:12:43) Transferable skills: how Tim Hortons and other companies contributed to his professional development(00:18:37) Earned more than $70,000/yr in the Transportation Logistics industry(00:22:02) Wanting to do something more meaningful(00:24:43) The freedom that came with following his truth(00:28:38) What it was like closing a multi-million-dollar deal(00:32:26) What is Tech Elevator and the unique way it helps people without college degrees? Support/Contact Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhalejr/ Company Website: https://www.beyondhashtagsllc.com/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Coding bootcamp: https://www.techelevator.com/ Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Special Guests: Maitland And Jess come on for a cheeky chat! Matt Vs Michael heats up even further as the boys try to out-spell each other. Will Michael move further ahead or will Matt begin to prove that he isn't a stupid dumb idiot? Matt's Tinder Adventures returns again as Marty writes an acrostic poem to a girl that makes Michael laugh so hard that he cries. We force The Brown to review our website videos starting with "You Laugh You Lose Part 2". And, of course, the classics. Sh*t Talk, Question Time, Michael's Film Reviews and a Prank Call featuring our favourite Aussie battler, Darren. -- Shit Talk: 0:07 - 12:02 Sponsors: 12:20 - 20:55 Matt Vs Michael: 21:56 - 36:44 Special Guests Maitland & Jess: 37:27 - 1:02:34 Matt's Tinder Adventure: 1:03:13 - 1:29:10 Question Time: 1:29:40 - 1:44:11 Michael Review's Fast & Furious: 1:44:36 - 1:49:15 Matt Reviews “You Laugh You Lose Part 2”: 1:49:16 - 1:53:26 Prank Call - 1:53:40 -- We understand that our podcasts are quite out there so if you are easily offended it's probably best not to listen... we're joking... usually. Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the discount code: FULLYACTUAL20 #manscapedpod​​ #manscaped​ https://www.manscaped.com/?fbclid=IwA Go to Athletic Greens via this link to receive a FREE 1 year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and 5x FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do it visit: https://www.athleticgreens.com/fullyactual #AthleticGreens #AG1 If you want to support us as well as watch our weekly vlog episodes sign up to our website! Its free. for the first 21 days so you can see if you like the content. Thank you precious rings - http://universityofmarcheal.com Our OnlyFans is finally here - https://onlyfans.com/fullyactual Here's the link to our other social channels if you want to see us being silly billies on other platforms - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/martyandmichael YouTube -   www.youtube.com/martyandmichael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/martyandmichael TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/martyandmichael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter where our associates are in life when they join Walmart, there are so many opportunities to grow and develop a career – and we are committed to investing in our people to help make their dreams a reality. Carvon Smith's story is an amazing example of this. Carvon started working at Walmart in 2015, taking a part-time role in maintenance while he was in school. He soon took on a bigger role – and then another – and in January Carvon became the Manager at Store #530 in El Dorado, AR!      In this episode of The Huddle, I talk with Carvon at his first Year Beginning Meeting as a Store Manager about his journey, and his advice for others looking to grow in their career. He shares great insight about the importance of building on your strengths, learning from others, and keeping a positive mindset when leading teams through challenges. I am so impressed by Carvon, and we can all learn something from his “fire and desire” to make the difference. 

Delighted to be in conversation with Jasmine Mitchell, Chef and Founder of J. Carmels living in Michigan, USA. She is is Pastry Chef whose viral desserts led over 65,000 plus home-based bakers to make tasty and beautiful treats confidently. She has been featured in a variety of publications including BlackExcellence.com, Parade ,FOX NEWS Digital, SELF, The List and the prominent local news TV segment WXYZ . In this episode we talk about her journey from Store Manager at Forever 21 to becoming a Home Baker and then Founder of J. Carmels. She is a self-made Chef and now turned Author of "All Things Cake, Your Guide to Creating Cakes That Will be the Life of the Party". You will be fascinated by this StartUp journey which is packed with golden nuggets to get you inspired to move your idea forward. To continue the conversation with Jasmine follow her on Instagram. I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irenia/message

The last time Kevin Ertell saw Russ Solomon, at the premiere of “All Things Must Pass”, Russ walked up to him and the first thing out of his mouth was, “Kevin! Can you believe what those fuckers have done to our website!?” During his time as SVP of Tower.com, Kevin spent many an afternoon in Russ Solomon's office while Russ peppered him with questions about online retailing from a recent article he had read. It was time that Kevin cherished. Kevin had a wide and varied career at Tower Records. Starting out in the original Las Vegas store in the video store, then to "apprentice" as the Classical Buyer for that store and out to Panorama City California as a Video Assistant Manager and eventual Store Manager. He landed as Sherman Oaks Video Store Manager under Regional Manager Gayle Boswell. While Kevin was in California he auditioned as the bass player for the band of a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, but didn't get the gig.Working in the stores wasn't enough for Kevin. Having an interest in tech, he joined the Store Service team. With an all star roster of employees many will remember, he was a part of the nationwide and then world wide rollout of the Tower ISP program.Wanting to put that ISP knowledge to practical use and get closer to his long distance relationship, Kevin took the position of General Manager of the Tyson's Corner Virginia store. In a thriving, busy store he worked the Tower ISP program to its fullest, oversaw a one of a kind Cirque Du Soleil in-store and dealt with the wrath of a woman who worked for a US Senator who wanted Tower Records to remove their Playboy videos, lest they tempt her son.It was back to Sacramento to work on the challenge of Tower.com. Kevin tells us about the time it took to make Tower.com the #2 store in the US back when buying music on the web was not normal, how a consortium of retailers including Virgin, Best Buy, Borders Books and Tower Records got rejected by the record labels to sell major label music files before Apple Music and how after 20 years, in 2005 it all ended as Kevin was recruited by Borders Books to rebuild their Borders.com and help start up their Borders Rewards program.Kevin points out early in the episode that none of this would have happened had he not got a job at Tower Records in April of 1985 following an extremely dark chapter in his young life. Kevin said “I found my people. Tower saved me.”

Rose Rustman has been the manager at Arrow Hardware and Paint in St. Peter, Minnesota, for 30 years. She has become a community observer and leader in the town of 11,000. Rustman shares her Brief But Spectacular take on helping people as a hardware store clerk. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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