This episode we discuss leadership, what to do when you've hit the ceiling, how to get the most out of your video content, and so much more. If you'd like video or marketing help, reach out to gabe at Gabriel@upperhandstudios.com or visit his website Upperhandstudios.com.

Topics include:Family business succession, college education for retail store owners, rental growth through aquisition and how to keep those new customers, finding road reps, the RTO changes in the 90s, the value of value brands, long range planning, and how to make the most of your NAMM show. Whew!

What a treat it was to get to talk with Sammy Ash about Sam Ash Music, his thoughts on the other national competitor, how he feels about vendors selling direct (here’s looking at you, Fender), and much more!

In this conversation with Michael we discuss how to build a thriving lesson program that surpasses the competition.

Do you ever feel as if there’s a bottleneck at your store? Your staff is constantly coming to you with questions, complaints and concerns, and you start to develop “decision fatigue.” (It’s a real thing—look it up.) This is one of the biggest reasons businesses fail to grow. Don’t be the lid on your organization! In this presentation, Will Mason of Mason Music will cover four basic but incredibly effective techniques that will help you better train and empower your team to run the business for you. Mason leads a team of 60 people at four different locations, and he attributes his company’s growth to developing this team to lead. Discover how to step out of the daily grind and focus on the big picture, creating opportunity for long-term planning, goal setting and business growth.

Yet ANOTHER interview from a NAMM Top 100 Dealer of the Year! Cindy and Rand Cook share their thoughts, insights, and the challenges they see in our industry and in running their business as it celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary.

Lauren has a great story - she’s a busy wife and mom, NAMM board member, and, of course, music store owner. Her full line music store is beautiful, and she has built a terrific business.

Today's conversation with Menzie covers authenticity, competing against big-box stores and franchises, and being involved with the NAMM fly-in for music advocacy. Hosted by Donovan Bankhead, President at Springfield Music, Inc - a NAMM Top 100 Full-Line Instrumental Music Retail Business. Want help with your business? Find Articles, Resources, and Coaching/Consulting services at http://www.musicretailconsulting.com Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/musicretail

In this episode, Tristann Rieck, owner of Brass Bell Music in Milwaukee, WI talks about dealing with ownership transitions in a generational business, coming back from bankruptcy, and why you should be doing more with music advocacy. Hosted by Donovan Bankhead, President at Springfield Music, Inc - a NAMM Top 100 Full-Line Instrumental Music Retail Business. Want help with your business? Find Articles, Resources, and Coaching/Consulting services at http://www.musicretailconsulting.com Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/musicretail

Do you want to know what metrics matter most in your business? Then you will definitely want to listen to this! Randy is one of the smartest people in our industry, and I was delighted to get to speak with him for this interview. Want help with your business? Find Articles, Resources, and Coaching/Consulting services at http://www.musicretailconsulting.com Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/musicretail

Know your numbers and know your business. Do you want know what someone with an actual accounting background focus on when they own a music store? Do you wonder what key financials and metrics you should know in your business? Then you will definitely want to listen to this! Want help with your business? Find Articles, Resources, and Coaching/Consulting services at http://www.musicretailconsulting.com Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/musicretail

We always hear how service makes a difference, but most retailers just give this lip service without really creating services that set you apart from a crowd. Today you can hear how Robert Christie has done just that. Want help with your business? Find Articles, Resources, and Coaching/Consulting services at http://www.musicretailconsulting.com Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/musicretail

Do you want to learn how to get your team more involved with your business? Want to learn how to pull of an event so huge it earns a Guiness Record? Then you will definitely want to listen to this! Want help with your business? Find Articles, Resources, and Coaching/Consulting services at http://www.musicretailconsulting.com Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/musicretail