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	<title>263. New Vendor Opportunity in Barstools and Outdoor Living with Armen Living</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Listen and learn about the benefits of partnering with Armen Living to add barstools and outdoor furniture to your product mix for maximum ROI.]]></description>
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	<title>262. Leaning Into Data, Leadership Insight, and Relationship Building with Kyle Mirka of Allen &#038; Petersen in Anchorage, Alaska</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Tune in for key insights on data-driven decision making, navigating business partnerships, and developing strong relationships with customers, peers, and vendors.]]></description>
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	<title>261. The Value of Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunities with Patricia Nielsen, VP of The Furniture Gallery</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear more about the benefit of engaging in NMG's Regional Councils, attending PrimeTime, and taking advantage of time with industry peers.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in to hear more about the benefit of engaging in NMGs Regional Councils, attending PrimeTime, and taking advantage of time with industry peers.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in to hear more about the benefit of engaging in NMG's Regional Councils, attending PrimeTime, and taking advantage of time with industry peers.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>260. Building Relationships and Investing in Community with Tim Klanke of Big Red Appliance</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hear real-life examples on the value of building relationships and giving back in the independent retail appliance and mattress space.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hear real-life examples on the value of building relationships and giving back in the independent retail appliance and mattress space.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>259. Digital Campaign Strategy to Acquire New Customers with PJ Orsini of Orsini&#8217;s</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Listen to this episode to learn more about digital strategies that attract new customers and the power of data and peer-to-peer connection.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Listen to this episode to learn more about digital strategies that attract new customers and the power of data and peer-to-peer connection.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to this episode to learn more about digital strategies that attract new customers and the power of data and peer-to-peer connection.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>258. Building a Family Legacy with Angela Warner of Warners&#8217; Stellian</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Tune in to learn more about NMG member Warners' Stellian Appliances, a multi-location and multi-generational independent retail business.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tune in to learn more about NMG member Warners Stellian Appliances, a multi-location and multi-generational independent retail business.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune in to learn more about NMG member Warners' Stellian Appliances, a multi-location and multi-generational independent retail business.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>257. Whole Person Virtual Care: A Smarter Employee Benefit for Independent Retailers</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/257-whole-person-virtual-care-a-smarter-employee-benefit-for-independent-retailers/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learn more about Whole Person Virtual Care, a virtual medicine practice that solves the access and cost issues in today's healthcare system with on-demand care provided by ER-trained and currently practicing doctors, RNs, nurse practitioners, PAs, and care coordinators.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn more about Whole Person Virtual Care, a virtual medicine practice that solves the access and cost issues in todays healthcare system with on-demand care provided by ER-trained and currently practicing doctors, RNs, nurse practitioners, PAs, and car]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn more about Whole Person Virtual Care, a virtual medicine practice that solves the access and cost issues in today's healthcare system with on-demand care provided by ER-trained and currently practicing doctors, RNs, nurse practitioners, PAs, and care coordinators.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://chrt.fm/track/A58267/www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast-download/13872/257-whole-person-virtual-care-a-smarter-employee-benefit-for-independent-retailers.mp3" length="23478648" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn more about Whole Person Virtual Care, a virtual medicine practice that solves the access and cost issues in today's healthcare system with on-demand care provided by ER-trained and currently practicing doctors, RNs, nurse practitioners, PAs, and care coordinators.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>256. An Overview of NMG Gives, Featuring Destination Hope, No Child Hungry, and Smile Together</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/256-nmg-gives-featuring-destination-hope-no-child-hungry-smile-together/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's philanthropic efforts, with a purpose to uplift and transform the lives of children in need around the globe through local activations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Groups philanthropic efforts, with a purpose to uplift and transform the lives of children in need around the globe through local activations.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's philanthropic efforts, with a purpose to uplift and transform the lives of children in need around the globe through local activations.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>255. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of eXchange, an NMG Competitive Analysis Tool</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/255-10th-anniversary-exchange-nmg-competitive-analysis-tool/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the eXchange platform over the past 10 years and a new feature recently released for Nationwide Marketing Group members.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn more about the eXchange platform over the past 10 years and a new feature recently released for Nationwide Marketing Group members.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn more about the eXchange platform over the past 10 years and a new feature recently released for Nationwide Marketing Group members.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>254. What&#8217;s Next for OneShop? How Data and Feedback Drive New Features</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/254-whats-next-for-oneshop-how-data-and-feedback-drive-new-features/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's proprietary digital solution, designed specifically for Independent retailers.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Groups proprietary digital solution, designed specifically for Independent retailers.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's proprietary digital solution, designed specifically for Independent retailers.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's proprietary digital solution, designed specifically for Independent retailers.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>253. A Look at the New Ford Pro Fleet and Purchase Program for NMG Members</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/253-look-at-new-ford-pro-fleet-purchase-program-for-nmg-members/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Tune in to hear details on Ford Pro services, including a fleet management program, software tracking solutions, repair services, purchasing, and more.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>252. How Sherwood’s Encore Effortless Mattress Delivers Exclusive Innovation and Fills a Key Product Gap</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/252-how-sherwoods-encore-effortless-mattress-delivers-exclusive-innovation-and-fills-a-key-product-gap/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Jeff Rose, VP of Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) sits down with Tim Riezinger of Sherwood to share the backstory of Effortless and how this under $1,000 non-branded mattress was designed to be a champion for Members needing a product to fill that void.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jeff Rose, VP of Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) sits down with Tim Riezinger of Sherwood to share the backstory of Effortless and how this under $1,000 non-branded mattress was designed to be a champion for Members need]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>251: How Podium and OneShop Are Transforming Retail: AI, Automation &#038; Growth Tools for NMG Members</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/251-how-podium-and-oneshop-are-transforming-retail-ai-automation-growth-tools-for-nmg-members/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Sr. Marketing Manager for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG), Lauren Hylarides, sat down with Melisa Monroe of Podium to talk about how Podium products solve retailers major pain points, including time, staffing, marketing, and lead generation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sr. Marketing Manager for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG), Lauren Hylarides, sat down with Melisa Monroe of Podium to talk about how Podium products solve retailers major pain points, including time, staffing, marketing, and lead generation.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>250: King Koil&#8217;s Christina Espinoza with NMG&#8217;s Jeff Rose</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/250-king-koils-christina-espinoza-with-nmgs-jeff-rose/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 14:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13777</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[NMG's Jeff Rose sits down with Christina Espinoza to learn more about the King Koil's latest products and innovations — including the Intimate Collection and much anticipated Smart Life program.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NMGs Jeff Rose sits down with Christina Espinoza to learn more about the King Koils latest products and innovations — including the Intimate Collection and much anticipated Smart Life program.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>250: King Koil&#8217;s Christina Espinoza with NMG&#8217;s Jeff Rose</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>249: A Farewell from Longtime Podcast Host Rob Stott</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/a-farewell-from-longtime-podcast-host-rob-stott/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 14:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Longtime host of the Independent Thinking Podcast, Rob Stott, shares a farewell message to listeners, with news about the future of the podcast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Longtime host of the Independent Thinking Podcast, Rob Stott, shares a farewell message to listeners, with news about the future of the podcast.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>249: A Farewell from Longtime Podcast Host Rob Stott</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/248-paying-a-visit-to-dmi-and-their-massive-new-warehouse/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what trends the organization is tracking, and how members of both NMG and DMI can benefit from the groups' partnership.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>247: Synchrony Sets the Stage for What Retailers Should Expect, and How to Succeed, in 2025</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/247-synchrony-sets-the-stage-for-what-retailers-should-expect-and-how-to-succeed-in-2025/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Before we get too deep into the calendar year, we wanted to take some time to sit down with Synchrony Financial to help set the stage for 2025. Dave Marsh, general manager for the brand, dives into some of the more important economic indicators as well as the programs and services retailers should tap into to be successful in the new year.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Before we get too deep into the calendar year, we wanted to take some time to sit down with Synchrony Financial to help set the stage for 2025. Dave Marsh, general manager for the brand, dives into some of the more important economic indicators as well a]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>246: A Year-End Economic Recap, a Brief Look Ahead, and Deep Dive Into Waterfall Programs with Wells Fargo</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/246-a-year-end-economic-recap-a-brief-look-ahead-and-deep-dive-into-waterfall-programs-with-wells-fargo/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[With the end of the year fast approaching, we take a moment – with the help of Wells Fargo's Steve Jermier – to look back at how the retail industry (and economy) ultimately performed in 2024, and look ahead to next year. Steve also gives an overview on the resources available to set retailers up for success in the new year, including waterfall programs.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With the end of the year fast approaching, we take a moment – with the help of Wells Fargos Steve Jermier – to look back at how the retail industry (and economy) ultimately performed in 2024, and look ahead to next year. Steve also gives an overview on t]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain&#8217;s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/245-experience-running-retail-and-as-a-vendor-partner-makes-adam-fains-new-role-at-nmg-the-perfect-fit/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to truly understand what it means to run an independent retail business unless you've actually been in the trenches and done the dirty work. Same could be said about working on the manufacturing side of the business, if we're being fair. Adam Fain, who recently joined the NMG field team, has experience on both sides of the business and brings that unique perspective to the group and our members.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It can be difficult to truly understand what it means to run an independent retail business unless youve actually been in the trenches and done the dirty work. Same could be said about working on the manufacturing side of the business, if were being fair]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain&#8217;s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/244-edstv-opens-their-doors-and-sheds-light-on-an-evolving-business/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[To remain in business for nearly 40 years in the electronics and custom integration space, a business needs – and its people – need to understand what it means to evolve and adapt. That's exactly what Jim Fossile, owner of EDSTV in the suburbs of Philadelphia, has done in a variety of ways.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To remain in business for nearly 40 years in the electronics and custom integration space, a business needs – and its people – need to understand what it means to evolve and adapt. Thats exactly what Jim Fossile, owner of EDSTV in the suburbs of Philadel]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram&#8217;s Creative Partnerships</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/243-julie-burns-gives-a-luxury-appliance-update-and-talks-about-monograms-creative-partnerships/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13288</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A lot has transpired since Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram, was last on the podcast over three years ago! We dive into the current (and future) state of the luxury appliance market and look at some of the truly creative and innovative partnerships Monogram has launched over the past year. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A lot has transpired since Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram, was last on the podcast over three years ago! We dive into the current (and future) state of the luxury appliance market and look at some of the truly creative and innovative partner]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>243: Julie Burns Gives a Luxury Appliance Update and Talks About Monogram&#8217;s Creative Partnerships</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>242: Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness Beyond a Single Month with NMG&#8217;s VP of Technology Bryan Aller</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/242-bringing-cybersecurity-awareness-beyond-a-single-month-with-nmgs-vp-of-technology-bryan-aller/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity is a topic that's incredibly worthy of discussion no matter what month the calendar says it is, and that's exactly why we sat down with NMG's VP of IT & Technology Bryan Aller outside of October to talk about it.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Cybersecurity is a topic thats incredibly worthy of discussion no matter what month the calendar says it is, and thats exactly why we sat down with NMGs VP of IT & Technology Bryan Aller outside of October to talk about it.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>241: NMG&#8217;s Frank Sandtner Shares the Latest Updates on ENERGY STAR and the Inflation Reduction Act</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/241-nmgs-frank-sandtner-shares-the-latest-updates-on-energy-star-and-the-inflation-reduction-act/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was a busy third quarter for the Business & Financial Services team, especially around the ENERGY STAR initiative and keeping members up to date on the Inflation Reduction Act.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>240: How Broil King Keeps the Outdoor Conversation Going Year-Round</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/240-how-broil-king-keeps-the-outdoor-conversation-going-year-round/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[From infusing their product with innovative technology to supplying retailers with an impactful story tell tell year round, Broil King is helping keep the conversation going around outdoor cooking and entertainment.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From infusing their product with innovative technology to supplying retailers with an impactful story tell tell year round, Broil King is helping keep the conversation going around outdoor cooking and entertainment.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>239: TCL Dives Into Impacts of AI and Screen Sizes on the TV Market</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/239-tcl-dives-into-impacts-of-ai-and-screen-sizes-on-the-tv-market/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13149</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Bruce Walker, product evangelist at TCL, shares his perspective on the biggest trends and technologies impacting the TV market today.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bruce Walker, product evangelist at TCL, shares his perspective on the biggest trends and technologies impacting the TV market today.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>239: TCL Dives Into Impacts of AI and Screen Sizes on the TV Market</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>238: How to Bring Health &#038; Wellness Into Your Retail Mix with Therabody</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/238-how-to-bring-health-wellness-into-your-retail-mix-with-therabody/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13103</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A new vendor partner for Nationwide Marketing Group, Therabody made their PrimeTime debut at the August 2024 show in Las Vegas. While there, we sat down with Darryl Cole, SVP of North American Retail for the brand, to dive into how appliance, furniture, bedding and consumer electronics retailers can work Therabody's health and wellness messaging into their strategy.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new vendor partner for Nationwide Marketing Group, Therabody made their PrimeTime debut at the August 2024 show in Las Vegas. While there, we sat down with Darryl Cole, SVP of North American Retail for the brand, to dive into how appliance, furniture, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>238: How to Bring Health &#038; Wellness Into Your Retail Mix with Therabody</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>237: Launched Out of Necessity, DispatchTrack is Helping Dealers Navigate Last-Mile Challenges</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/237-launched-out-of-necessity-dispatchtrack-is-helping-dealers-navigate-last-mile-challenges/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13099</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What started as a group of retailers coming together to build a tool that could address some of their own delivery and installation challenges has grown into a major partner for the retail and service community in the form of DispatchTrack. We sat down with Co-founder Bob Bauer to talk about the growth of the service, how retailers can leverage their technology and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What started as a group of retailers coming together to build a tool that could address some of their own delivery and installation challenges has grown into a major partner for the retail and service community in the form of DispatchTrack. We sat down w]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>237: Launched Out of Necessity, DispatchTrack is Helping Dealers Navigate Last-Mile Challenges</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>236: Reconnecting with No Child Hungry at PrimeTime</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/236-reconnecting-with-no-child-hungry-at-primetime/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13050</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The team from No Child Hungry returned to the PrimeTime show floor in August. While there, we took the opportunity to sit down with Senior Vice President Mike Whitaker to get the latest on the meal packing initiative, other programs NCH has launched and the impact that giveback efforts can have on the businesses that participate.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The team from No Child Hungry returned to the PrimeTime show floor in August. While there, we took the opportunity to sit down with Senior Vice President Mike Whitaker to get the latest on the meal packing initiative, other programs NCH has launched and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>236: Reconnecting with No Child Hungry at PrimeTime</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>20:59</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>235: Tereaux Elevates the Allure of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/235-tereaux-elevates-the-allure-of-outdoor-cooking-and-entertaining/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13015</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Though making their PrimeTime debut this past August, Tereaux presented itself as a veteran in the space with a luxurious lineup and plan to help dealers tackle the booming outdoor entertainment category.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Though making their PrimeTime debut this past August, Tereaux presented itself as a veteran in the space with a luxurious lineup and plan to help dealers tackle the booming outdoor entertainment category.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>235: Tereaux Elevates the Allure of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>234: Amid a Star-Studded PrimeTime, Legacy Classic &#124; Modern Shares Several Updates</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/234-amid-a-star-studded-primetime-legacy-classis-modern-shares-several-updates/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13008</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Tahira Dock Johnson, director of sales operations for Legacy Classic &#124; Modern, joins us to talk about what's new and exciting for their brand, how they're helping drive traffic to independent dealers' stores and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tahira Dock Johnson, director of sales operations for Legacy Classic &#124; Modern, joins us to talk about whats new and exciting for their brand, how theyre helping drive traffic to independent dealers stores and more.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>234: Amid a Star-Studded PrimeTime, Legacy Classic &#124; Modern Shares Several Updates</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>233: Furrion Sheds Light On the Growth in Outdoor Entertainment</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/233-furrion-sheds-light-on-the-growth-in-outdoor-entertainment/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12974</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Outdoor entertainment really seemed to come into the fore during the last few years as consumers put effort into creating lively spaces outside the four walls of their homes. Yet, as Furrion National Sales Manager Aaron Mellow shared, there's still plenty of education needed around this space – for both consumers and independent retailers.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Outdoor entertainment really seemed to come into the fore during the last few years as consumers put effort into creating lively spaces outside the four walls of their homes. Yet, as Furrion National Sales Manager Aaron Mellow shared, theres still plenty]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<enclosure url="https://chrt.fm/track/A58267/www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast-download/12974/233-furrion-sheds-light-on-the-growth-in-outdoor-entertainment.mp3" length="14091517" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
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		<title>233: Furrion Sheds Light On the Growth in Outdoor Entertainment</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>17:18</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>232: On the Many Roles of Digital Signage in Your Retail Showroom</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/232-on-the-many-roles-of-digital-signage-in-your-retail-showroom/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12962</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[When pursued with a proper plan, digital signage can have major, positive impacts on your retail business. We sat down with Lauren Hylarides to dive deeper into the topic of digital signage and how independent retailers can and should leverage this tech-powered platform.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When pursued with a proper plan, digital signage can have major, positive impacts on your retail business. We sat down with Lauren Hylarides to dive deeper into the topic of digital signage and how independent retailers can and should leverage this tech-]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>232: On the Many Roles of Digital Signage in Your Retail Showroom</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>231: How a Navy SEAL&#8217;s Mindset Can Influence Independent Retail</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/231-how-a-navy-seals-mindset-can-influence-independent-retail/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12922</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Dave Mancino knew the stats full well when he opted to join the Navy SEALs. Only 15-20 percent of applicants end up making it through the training. He shared his story – and advice – with independent retailers at PrimeTime, and the message was one that resonated on more levels than we could have imagined. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave Mancino knew the stats full well when he opted to join the Navy SEALs. Only 15-20 percent of applicants end up making it through the training. He shared his story – and advice – with independent retailers at PrimeTime, and the message was one that r]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>230: Jon Dorenbos Shares the Secrets Behind His Infectiously Positive Outlook on Life</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/230-jon-dorenbos-shares-the-secrets-behind-his-infectiously-positive-outlook-on-life/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Former NFL long snapper turned magician and motivational speaker Jon Dorenbos has an incredible story that's filled with unbelievable peaks and valleys. Fresh off of the PrimeTime Main Stage, Dorenbos sat down to dive deeper into his past, how magic saved his life, and the tools he uses to maintain his positive perspective on life.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Former NFL long snapper turned magician and motivational speaker Jon Dorenbos has an incredible story thats filled with unbelievable peaks and valleys. Fresh off of the PrimeTime Main Stage, Dorenbos sat down to dive deeper into his past, how magic saved]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>229: NMG&#8217;s Nick Burnett on the Power of Pursuing a Passion and Connecting with Your People</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/229-nmgs-nick-burnett-on-the-power-of-pursuing-a-passion-and-connecting-with-your-people/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[What's the saying, if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life – right? That's something Nick Burnett, NMG's HR Business Partner, has put to practice in recent years, transitioning into a new role in a new business vertical within NMG. His story – an awesome one in and of itself – should resonate on many levels with independent retailers.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Whats the saying, if you love what you do youll never work a day in your life – right? Thats something Nick Burnett, NMGs HR Business Partner, has put to practice in recent years, transitioning into a new role in a new business vertical within NMG. His s]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>228: Recapping Summer Market in Las Vegas with NMG&#8217;s Furniture, Bedding &#038; Outdoor Team</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/228-recapping-summer-market-in-las-vegas-with-nmgs-furniture-bedding-outdoor-team/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Coming off of a steamy week in Las Vegas, we sat down with Jeff Rose and Chad Fischer of NMG's Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team to recap their experience at the Summer edition of Las Vegas Market.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Coming off of a steamy week in Las Vegas, we sat down with Jeff Rose and Chad Fischer of NMGs Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team to recap their experience at the Summer edition of Las Vegas Market.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:duration>25:31</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>227: A Look at How the Home Appliance Industry is Tracking with NMG&#8217;s Mike Derro</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/227-a-look-at-how-the-home-appliance-industry-is-tracking-with-nmgs-mike-derro/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We all know 2024 was going to be one heck of a rollercoaster, but how are things tracking? And what's the outlook heading into the back half of the year? Mike Derro, SVP of Home Appliance for NMG, shares what he's seeing and hearing across the channel.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We all know 2024 was going to be one heck of a rollercoaster, but how are things tracking? And whats the outlook heading into the back half of the year? Mike Derro, SVP of Home Appliance for NMG, shares what hes seeing and hearing across the channel.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>226: The Property Brothers Jump Into the Mattress Industry with Scott Living by Drew &#038; Jonathan</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/226-the-property-brothers-jump-into-the-mattress-industry-with-scott-living-by-drew-jonathan/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Drew and Jonathan Scott are best known for their work renovating and selling homes across a variety of shows on HGTV. The Property Brothers recently turned their attention to one particular room in the home – the bedroom – with the goal of helping consumers improve their sleep.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Drew and Jonathan Scott are best known for their work renovating and selling homes across a variety of shows on HGTV. The Property Brothers recently turned their attention to one particular room in the home – the bedroom – with the goal of helping consum]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>226: The Property Brothers Jump Into the Mattress Industry with Scott Living by Drew &#038; Jonathan</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/225-service-leaders-network-shares-updates-from-recent-virtual-service-conference/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12740</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group's Service Leaders Network recently hosted its fourth Virtual Service Conference, a unique event that provides training, education and networking opportunities for every aspect of a servicing dealer's business. We sat down with Mark Pollitz, director of service for NMG, to see what he and the servicing community learned from the recent event.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Groups Service Leaders Network recently hosted its fourth Virtual Service Conference, a unique event that provides training, education and networking opportunities for every aspect of a servicing dealers business. We sat down with Ma]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/224-first-glimpse-at-how-states-plan-to-approach-the-inflation-reduction-act/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12719</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As the first states start to roll out their interpretations (and rules) around the Inflation Reduction Act, we sit down with NMG's own IRA expert Frank Sandtner to understand the implications.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the first states start to roll out their interpretations (and rules) around the Inflation Reduction Act, we sit down with NMGs own IRA expert Frank Sandtner to understand the implications.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King&#8217;s Great Buys Plus</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/223-a-lesson-in-effectively-leveraging-data-from-kings-great-buys-plus/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12710</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[When he was a part of the NMG team, Mike Manthey was a driving force behind the group's data initiative. Now, as a part of the King's Great Buys Plus team, he's leveraging NMG's data-powered tools like PriMetrix to help grow and evolve the business while also exploring new markets.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When he was a part of the NMG team, Mike Manthey was a driving force behind the groups data initiative. Now, as a part of the Kings Great Buys Plus team, hes leveraging NMGs data-powered tools like PriMetrix to help grow and evolve the business while als]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King&#8217;s Great Buys Plus</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/222-the-role-of-education-in-building-a-strong-company-culture-at-martin-appliance/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12662</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[There are many different elements that help to build (or develop) a company's culture. How much emphasis you place on certain areas can ultimately help set that culture. For Martin Appliance in central Pennsylvania, education is one area that they've decided to invest heavily in – and it's paying off in a major way.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are many different elements that help to build (or develop) a companys culture. How much emphasis you place on certain areas can ultimately help set that culture. For Martin Appliance in central Pennsylvania, education is one area that theyve decid]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>221: Focus On the In-Store Experience Has Been Key to Success for Mattress Direct</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/221-focus-on-the-in-store-experience-has-been-key-to-success-for-mattress-direct/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nationwidegroup.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12648</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[There are so many factors that go into the overall success of any independent retail business, but it's those one or two special areas that you excel at that truly take your business to the next level. For Lee Burns, CEO & Founder of Mattress Direct, it's been his commitment to an exceptional (and innovative) in-store experience. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are so many factors that go into the overall success of any independent retail business, but its those one or two special areas that you excel at that truly take your business to the next level. For Lee Burns, CEO & Founder of Mattress Direct, its ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>220: CW Technologies Owners Shares Unique Origin Story</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/220-cw-technologies-owners-shares-unique-origin-story/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Carlos Warlick, owner of CW Technologies in Southern California, has one of the craziest AV industry origin stories out there. After getting his start by doing intern-like work at a big music studio, he found himself pimpin' rides well before Xhibit was doing his thing on MTV. That parlayed into a successful and growing custom integration business that he runs today.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Carlos Warlick, owner of CW Technologies in Southern California, has one of the craziest AV industry origin stories out there. After getting his start by doing intern-like work at a big music studio, he found himself pimpin rides well before Xhibit was d]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>219: PROJECT: automate Founder Pays It Forward During Oasys Summit</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Josh Trevithick founded his custom integration company, PROJECT: automate, a little over two decades ago, but he just recently joined Oasys Residential Technology Group – and he's already realizing the return on his investment. During the recent Oasys Summit, Trevithick sat down to talk about his early experience in the group and how he hopes to pay it forward.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Josh Trevithick founded his custom integration company, PROJECT: automate, a little over two decades ago, but he just recently joined Oasys Residential Technology Group – and hes already realizing the return on his investment. During the recent Oasys Sum]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>218: Frank Sterns Chats On New Role and the Parallels to Previous Stops</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Just a few weeks after being formally introduced as a consultant for Nationwide Marketing Group's Custom Integration division, Frank Sterns was with the group in Austin for the second-annual Oasys Summit. There, we sat down with him to talk about his first in-person experience with the group as a part of the team, and we dove into his career history and his vision for the group.]]></description>
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	<title>217: Howard&#8217;s Leans Into the Nature of Its Sales Team to Boost Its Product Protection Pitch</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/217-howards-leans-into-the-nature-of-its-sales-team-to-boost-its-product-protection-pitch/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In an industry where the battle for margins enhancement is ongoing, something like product protection programs should be a no-brainer to business owners. But how you – and your sales team – approaches product protection with your customers can make or break the pitch. Howard's is a great example of a retailer that understands what makes its sales team tick, and leaning into that to improve their attachment rates.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In an industry where the battle for margins enhancement is ongoing, something like product protection programs should be a no-brainer to business owners. But how you – and your sales team – approaches product protection with your customers can make or br]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>216: Their Startup Mentality Has Helped BEDGEAR Become One of the Fastest Growing Sleep Brands</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/216-their-startup-mentality-has-helped-bedgear-become-one-of-the-fastest-growing-sleep-brands/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Founded in 2009, BEDGEAR has quickly become one of the fastest-growing performance sleep brands in the world, and it's no accident either.]]></description>
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	<title>215: Understanding the Cost of Doing Business as an Independent Retailer</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/215-understanding-the-cost-of-doing-business-as-an-independent-retailer/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What if there was a way to benchmark your business against others in just about every aspect? That's exactly what NMG's new Cost of Doing Business study aims to solve.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What if there was a way to benchmark your business against others in just about every aspect? Thats exactly what NMGs new Cost of Doing Business study aims to solve.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>214: Victrola Helps Bring Vinyl Back Into the Mainstream</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/214-victrola-helps-bring-vinyl-back-into-the-mainstream/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Victrola is helping independent retailers capitalize on the resurgence of the record industry by offering innovative and modernized turntables. Don Inmon, head of product and brand there, dives into the category and their portfolio.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Victrola is helping independent retailers capitalize on the resurgence of the record industry by offering innovative and modernized turntables. Don Inmon, head of product and brand there, dives into the category and their portfolio.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>213: A Furniture, Bedding and Outdoor Update with Jeff Rose</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It was a truly action packed PrimeTime for the NMG Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team. At the end of it all, we caught up with Jeff Rose, VP of the division, to talk about the new vendor introductions, the first-ever tour offered to Members of the World Market Center campus and other trends impacting the furniture, bedding and outdoor industries.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was a truly action packed PrimeTime for the NMG Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team. At the end of it all, we caught up with Jeff Rose, VP of the division, to talk about the new vendor introductions, the first-ever tour offered to Members of the World M]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>212: How Much Better Can TVs Get? We Ask TCL That Very Question.</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/212-how-much-better-can-tvs-get-we-ask-tcl-that-very-question/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The TV market is a truly fascinating one to follow. Screen sizes continue to get bigger and picture quality continues to get more vibrant and clearer. But how much better can these displays actually get? We sat down with Bruce Walker, product evangelist at TCL, to get a – ahem – clearer picture of what's in store for TV technology.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The TV market is a truly fascinating one to follow. Screen sizes continue to get bigger and picture quality continues to get more vibrant and clearer. But how much better can these displays actually get? We sat down with Bruce Walker, product evangelist ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>211: Checking In with Chris Whitley and Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/211-checking-in-with-chris-whitley-and-ellipsys-commercial-technology-group/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[A year in, we sat down with Chris Whitley to talk about the launch and growth of Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group and what's ahead for his expanding network.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>210: An Economic and Inventory Financing Overview with Wells Fargo</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/210-an-economic-and-inventory-financing-overview-with-wells-fargo/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[You can't have a conversation about the retail industry without talking about the current status of the economy or where it's heading. We did just that with Velicia Sutton, managing director and general manager for Wells Fargo. In addition, Velicia dives into the world of inventory financing and shares how independent retailers can leverage this available benefit to free up cash to focus on other areas of their business.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[You cant have a conversation about the retail industry without talking about the current status of the economy or where its heading. We did just that with Velicia Sutton, managing director and general manager for Wells Fargo. In addition, Velicia dives i]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>209: Tip Top Furniture&#8217;s Mother-Son Duo Shares Secrets to Sustained Success</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/209-tip-top-furnitures-mother-son-duo-shares-secrets-to-sustained-success/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Founded by Ken Dudley in 1978, Tip Top Furniture in Freehold, New York, has seen three generations of Dudley's take their place at the head of the family business. Currently run by Donna Mae, she and son Colby sat down for an interview during PrimeTime to talk about the keys to their multi-generational success and how they manage to merchandise a store that – at 35,000 square feet – can truly hold the entire population of Freehold.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Founded by Ken Dudley in 1978, Tip Top Furniture in Freehold, New York, has seen three generations of Dudleys take their place at the head of the family business. Currently run by Donna Mae, she and son Colby sat down for an interview during PrimeTime to]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>208: US EPA&#8217;s Dan Cronin Makes His First Visit to a PrimeTime, Highlights ENERGY STAR Program</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/208-us-epas-dan-cronin-makes-his-first-visit-to-a-primetime-highlights-energy-star-program/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[While with us in Las Vegas for his first experience at a PrimeTime event, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program Manager Dan Cronin sat down for a podcast. Cronin recounted his experience at the show, talked about the just announced Partner of the Year Awards (of which, NMG was an honoree) and much more. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While with us in Las Vegas for his first experience at a PrimeTime event, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Program Manager Dan Cronin sat down for a podcast. Cronin recounted his experience at the show, talked about the just announced Partner of the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>208: US EPA&#8217;s Dan Cronin Makes His First Visit to a PrimeTime, Highlights ENERGY STAR Program</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>207: Nastasi&#8217;s Shares the Secrets to Its Four Generations of Success</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/207-nastasis-shares-the-secrets-to-its-four-generations-of-success/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The odds of a family-owned business making it past the second generation are never really great. So, the fact that Oaklyn, NJ-based Nastasi's is currently a fourth-generation owned and operated independent retail store is simply miraculous.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The odds of a family-owned business making it past the second generation are never really great. So, the fact that Oaklyn, NJ-based Nastasis is currently a fourth-generation owned and operated independent retail store is simply miraculous.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>206: A Deep Dive Into OneShop, NMG&#8217;s Simplified Digital Solutions Platform</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/206-a-deep-dive-into-oneshop-nmgs-simplified-digital-solutions-platform/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Unveiled during PrimeTime in Las Vegas this week, OneShop is Nationwide Marketing Group's revamped and upgraded digital solutions platform that's tailored to the needs of the independent retail channel.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Unveiled during PrimeTime in Las Vegas this week, OneShop is Nationwide Marketing Groups revamped and upgraded digital solutions platform thats tailored to the needs of the independent retail channel.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>205: Powerhouse Alliance Talks Tech Trends and More</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/205-powerhouse-alliance-talks-tech-trends-and-more/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Powerhouse Alliance Executive Director Dennis Holzer dives into the world of distributor buying groups with us and talks about the trends in product and purchasing that they see on the distributor side of the business.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Powerhouse Alliance Executive Director Dennis Holzer dives into the world of distributor buying groups with us and talks about the trends in product and purchasing that they see on the distributor side of the business.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>204: Rent One CEO Shares Success Story, Highlights Importance of People</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/204-rent-one-ceo-shares-success-story-highlights-importance-of-people/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Larry Carrico was presented with a unique opportunity early in his career to take over a rent-to-own business deep in the south. From that one location, he's been able to grow Rent One into a massively successful multi-state, 100-store operation.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Larry Carrico was presented with a unique opportunity early in his career to take over a rent-to-own business deep in the south. From that one location, hes been able to grow Rent One into a massively successful multi-state, 100-store operation.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>203: On the Evolution of Legends Home and Launch of Good Vibes Sleep</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/203-on-the-evolution-of-legends-home-and-launch-of-good-vibes-sleep/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Legends Home has been hard at work over the past few years evolving as a company, expanding into new categories and providing independent retailers new and streamlined ways of doing business.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Legends Home has been hard at work over the past few years evolving as a company, expanding into new categories and providing independent retailers new and streamlined ways of doing business.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>203: On the Evolution of Legends Home and Launch of Good Vibes Sleep</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>202: JennAir Discusses SlimTech and the Impact It Could Have on Refrigeration</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/202-jennair-discusses-slimtech-and-the-impact-it-could-have-on-refrigeration/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Announced late last year, SlimTech looks to be one of the biggest innovations in the refrigeration category in nearly half a century. Why? And how? We sat down with Mario Gonzalez, senior manager of product marketing for the JennAir brand, to dive deep into the new technology and all the impacts it could have on this space.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Announced late last year, SlimTech looks to be one of the biggest innovations in the refrigeration category in nearly half a century. Why? And how? We sat down with Mario Gonzalez, senior manager of product marketing for the JennAir brand, to dive deep i]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>202: JennAir Discusses SlimTech and the Impact It Could Have on Refrigeration</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>201: ANDMORE CEO Talks Las Vegas Market, Furniture Trends and More</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/201-andmore-ceo-talks-las-vegas-market-furniture-trends-and-more/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Bob Maricich, Chairman and CEO of ANDMORE – the brand behind the Las Vegas, High Point and Atlanta furniture market events – graciously stopped by the Nationwide Marketing Group showroom during Las Vegas Furniture Market.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bob Maricich, Chairman and CEO of ANDMORE – the brand behind the Las Vegas, High Point and Atlanta furniture market events – graciously stopped by the Nationwide Marketing Group showroom during Las Vegas Furniture Market.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>201: ANDMORE CEO Talks Las Vegas Market, Furniture Trends and More</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>200: PayPal Brings Us Up to Speed on the New Ways to Purchase Product</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/200-paypal-brings-us-up-to-speed-on-the-new-ways-to-purchase-product/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[PayPal sheds some light on the many ways in which customers prefer to spend their money at retail – none of which involve cash or checks.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[PayPal sheds some light on the many ways in which customers prefer to spend their money at retail – none of which involve cash or checks.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<enclosure url="https://chrt.fm/track/A58267/www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast-download/11898/200-paypal-brings-us-up-to-speed-on-the-new-ways-to-purchase-product.mp3" length="29183367" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
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		<title>200: PayPal Brings Us Up to Speed on the New Ways to Purchase Product</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>199: What&#8217;s Behind the Big Boom in Lighting?</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/199-whats-behind-the-big-boom-in-lighting/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[To get a grasp on why lighting has experienced such a surge in popularity in the custom integration industry, we chat with Jennifer Kirkpatrick, director of sales for American Lighting.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To get a grasp on why lighting has experienced such a surge in popularity in the custom integration industry, we chat with Jennifer Kirkpatrick, director of sales for American Lighting.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>199: What&#8217;s Behind the Big Boom in Lighting?</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>198: What Does 2024 Have in Store for Custom Integrators?</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/198-what-does-2024-have-in-store-for-custom-integrators/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hank Alexander, director of Oasys, recaps a roller coaster 2023 and looks ahead to the opportunities coming down the pike for custom integrators.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hank Alexander, director of Oasys, recaps a roller coaster 2023 and looks ahead to the opportunities coming down the pike for custom integrators.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<enclosure url="https://chrt.fm/track/A58267/www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast-download/11888/198-what-does-2024-have-in-store-for-custom-integrators.mp3" length="24455226" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
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		<title>198: What Does 2024 Have in Store for Custom Integrators?</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>197: An Economic Update, and Tips to Leverage Business &#038; Financial Services in Your Retail Operation</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/197-an-economic-update-and-tips-to-leverage-business-financial-services-in-your-retail-operation/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In the face of economic uncertainty (and the typical weight of an election year cycle), independent retailers have a number of different levers they can pull to not only protect their business, but ensure that they realize meaningful success this year.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the face of economic uncertainty (and the typical weight of an election year cycle), independent retailers have a number of different levers they can pull to not only protect their business, but ensure that they realize meaningful success this year.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>197: An Economic Update, and Tips to Leverage Business &#038; Financial Services in Your Retail Operation</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>196: Independent Retailers Remained Resilient in &#8217;23, So What&#8217;s In Store for &#8217;24?</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/196-independent-retailers-remained-resilient-in-23-so-whats-in-store-for-24/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[To kick off a new year of the Independent Thinking Podcast, we check in with NMG's EVP of Membership Patrick Maloney who has his finger on the pulse of this channel. After a brief recap of the roller coaster that was 2023, we look ahead to the areas of opportunity for independent retailers in 2024.]]></description>
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	<title>195: What Is a Strong Brand, and What Does It Take To Build One?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Your brand is everything. It's what you stand for. It's what your customers see when they engage with you. It's the image that comes to mind when others think about you. But what does it take to build a brand – and a strong one at that? We sat down with Rob White, VP of Brand and Strategy for NMG, to dive into that and a whole lot more.]]></description>
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	<title>194: NMG and NASEO Work Together to Tackle the Inflation Reduction Act</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/194-nmg-and-naseo-work-together-to-tackle-the-inflation-reduction-act/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[To learn more about how NMG is working with the National Association of State Energy Officials, we sat down with David Terry, President of NASEO. We get into the work the organization does on behalf of its members, how the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted their day to day, and more.]]></description>
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	<title>193: Spicher&#8217;s Shows Security Can Deliver as a Differentiator</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/193-spichers-shows-security-can-deliver-as-a-differentiator/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Around in the Hagerstown, Maryland area since the mid-1950s, Spicher's Appliances took a unique step and expanded into the security category in 2010. Over the past decade plus, Spicher's has seen that business flourish and prove to be a real differentiator in their market.]]></description>
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	<title>192: CEDIA Takes a Hands-On Approach to Training for Custom Integrators</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/192-cedia-takes-a-hands-on-approach-to-training-for-custom-integrators/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Jon Rehwaldt, Director of Curriculum for CEDIA, is only a few months into his new role at the custom integration trade association, but he's already seeing the impact of their in-person hands-on training courses.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jon Rehwaldt, Director of Curriculum for CEDIA, is only a few months into his new role at the custom integration trade association, but hes already seeing the impact of their in-person hands-on training courses.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>191: Latest Updates on the Rebate Program in the Inflation Reduction Act</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/191-latest-updates-on-the-rebate-program-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Work is still being done to prepare for the energy efficient appliance rebate program that was included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Frank Sandtner provides some updates and details what progress has been made to date.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Work is still being done to prepare for the energy efficient appliance rebate program that was included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Frank Sandtner provides some updates and details what progress has been made to date.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>190: DeWaard &#038; Bode Continues Evolving to Best Serve Its Customers</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/190-dewaard-bode-continues-evolving-to-best-serve-its-customers/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[From moving out of the tire business in its early years to finding ways to create deeper bonds within its local community today, DeWaard & Bode has always placed an emphasis on evolving as a business in order to properly serve its customers needs.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From moving out of the tire business in its early years to finding ways to create deeper bonds within its local community today, DeWaard & Bode has always placed an emphasis on evolving as a business in order to properly serve its customers needs.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>190: DeWaard &#038; Bode Continues Evolving to Best Serve Its Customers</title>
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	<title>189: Mattress Land Leans on AI to Innovate the Bed Buying Experience</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/189-mattress-land-leans-on-ai-to-innovate-the-bed-buying-experience/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ryan Spradling, president, and John Scott, VP of Sales, for Mattress Land dive into the ways they are working to elevate the bed buying experience at their stores. At the center of it all is a unique, proprietary AI-powered tech they use called Bed Fit.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ryan Spradling, president, and John Scott, VP of Sales, for Mattress Land dive into the ways they are working to elevate the bed buying experience at their stores. At the center of it all is a unique, proprietary AI-powered tech they use called Bed Fit.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>188: So, What Do Rep Firms Actually Do?</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/188-so-what-do-rep-firms-actually-do/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[To dive into the world of rep firms (and to clear up many of the misconceptions that exist) we turned to Joaquin Rivera, a custom integration industry veteran and co-founder of By Design Vision & Sound Marketing.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To dive into the world of rep firms (and to clear up many of the misconceptions that exist) we turned to Joaquin Rivera, a custom integration industry veteran and co-founder of By Design Vision & Sound Marketing.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>187: Hamai Appliance Shows Unwavering Commitment to Their Community in the Aftermath of Maui Wildfires</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/187-hamai-appliance-shows-unwavering-commitment-to-their-community-in-the-aftermath-of-maui-wildfires/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hamai Appliance has been a staple in Kahului, Hawaii on the island of Maui for over 50 years. Needless to say, they've built a reputation as a community-first kind of business. And, as Bryant Hamai, president of Hamai Appliance, shares, never has that commitment to their community been more apparent than during the recent wildfires that left many of their friends and family displaced and facing unprecedented times. Hamai shares an awe-inspiring story of how a locally-owned business with such strong ties to the community can make a major difference in the lives of those they've promised to serve.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hamai Appliance has been a staple in Kahului, Hawaii on the island of Maui for over 50 years. Needless to say, theyve built a reputation as a community-first kind of business. And, as Bryant Hamai, president of Hamai Appliance, shares, never has that com]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>186: The Growing Revenue Opportunity in Connected Services for Independent Retailers</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/186-the-growing-revenue-opportunity-in-connected-services-for-independent-retailers/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group' connected services programs include revenue generators and major money savors for both retailers and their customers – from internet and wireless service to cybersecurity training and more. We sat down with Eric Sindelar, director of connected services, to learn more about how he's working with retailers to help them make (and save) more money.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group connected services programs include revenue generators and major money savors for both retailers and their customers – from internet and wireless service to cybersecurity training and more. We sat down with Eric Sindelar, direc]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>186: The Growing Revenue Opportunity in Connected Services for Independent Retailers</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>185: One Year In, Andy Orozco Recaps How NMG&#8217;s Custom Integration Division Keeps Innovating</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/185-one-year-in-andy-orozco-recaps-how-nmgs-custom-integration-division-keeps-innovating/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[While his ambitions would have him and his team further down the road, Year One was an incredibly busy and successful one for Andy Orozco and Nationwide Marketing Group's custom integration division. Coming off of CEDIA 2023 in Denver, we sat down with Andy to talk about the show, his first year at the helm, and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While his ambitions would have him and his team further down the road, Year One was an incredibly busy and successful one for Andy Orozco and Nationwide Marketing Groups custom integration division. Coming off of CEDIA 2023 in Denver, we sat down with An]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>185: One Year In, Andy Orozco Recaps How NMG&#8217;s Custom Integration Division Keeps Innovating</title>
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	<title>184: Class Is In Session with NMG&#8217;s Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Coming off of his first full PrimeTime season, we sit down with Nationwide Marketing Group's Director of Education and Training Shawn Ashby. We dive into his passion for educating audiences, his plans for the Nationwide Learning Academy, early preparations for the program in Las Vegas and much more.]]></description>
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	<title>183: Diving Into Pricing and Promotional Trends with Gap Intelligence</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[During PrimeTime in Nashville, NMG's consumer electronics retailers had the opportunity to hear from Gap Intelligence, a data analytics firm that tracks pricing and promotional trends across myriad product categories – mainly focused on CE right now. Scott Peterson, a senior analyst at Gap, spent time after the session diving deeper into their work and how they get it done.]]></description>
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	<title>182: TCL&#8217;s Bruce Walker Talks Big Screens and the NFL Partnership</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/182-tcls-bruce-walker-talks-big-screens-and-the-nfl-partnership/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[TCL has regularly pushed the envelope in the screen business – it's how the brand became one of the fastest growing in North America over the past decade. But, as Product Evangelist Bruce Walker tells us, it's more than just the technology that's catching people's attention these days.]]></description>
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	<title>181: NMG&#8217;s Chief People Officer Shares Tips to Help You Get HR Right</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/181-nmgs-chief-people-officer-shares-tips-to-help-you-get-hr-right/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Human Resources can be a very tricky area for independent business owners to navigate, especially when trying to formalize the department. Nationwide Marketing Group's Chief People Officer Kelley Kenner-Patridge, who helped establish the group's own HR initiative, and her team are helping retailers take the proper steps to be successful in the realm of talent and employee relations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Human Resources can be a very tricky area for independent business owners to navigate, especially when trying to formalize the department. Nationwide Marketing Groups Chief People Officer Kelley Kenner-Patridge, who helped establish the groups own HR ini]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>180: The Positive Impact of HR on Company Culture at Sweet Dreams Mattress &#038; Furniture</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/180-the-positive-impact-of-hr-on-company-culture-at-sweet-dreams-mattress-furniture/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The brother-sister team of Greg Law and Kathryn Gaus, owner and HR business manager at Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture respectively, have truly bought in to the importance of serving their employees like they serve their customers. Their commitment to HR has resulted in a strong company culture and, in turn, the creation of what's truly a Dream Team.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>179: Unmasking the Unique Story Behind Phantom Sound</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/179-unmasking-the-unique-story-behind-phantom-sound/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Phantom Sound, a custom integration firm based out of Mason, Ohio, has a steep 35-year history that includes thousands of completed projects and four held patents. The company's owner, Tommy Brand, acquired the firm in 2022 and is, for all intents and purposes, a rookie in the CI space. He shares his story, what attracted him to Phantom Sound, and his plan to help the company continue to grow.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Phantom Sound, a custom integration firm based out of Mason, Ohio, has a steep 35-year history that includes thousands of completed projects and four held patents. The companys owner, Tommy Brand, acquired the firm in 2022 and is, for all intents and pur]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>178: Exploring the Synergies Between FEI Group and NMG</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/178-exploring-the-synergies-between-fei-group-and-nmg/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Last Fall, Nationwide Marketing Group rolled out a new partnership with FEI Group, an organization that represents hundreds of independent dealers in the flooring, cabinets, kitchen and bath and exterior contracting spaces. Brian Penabad, senior vice president of FEI, talks dives into how members of both groups to take advantages of the partnership.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Last Fall, Nationwide Marketing Group rolled out a new partnership with FEI Group, an organization that represents hundreds of independent dealers in the flooring, cabinets, kitchen and bath and exterior contracting spaces. Brian Penabad, senior vice pre]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>177: D&#038;H on How Gaming Has Grown Up</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/177-dh-on-how-gaming-has-grown-up/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The video game industry carries a certain connotation that often leads to independent retailers turning a blind eye to the category. But, as Chad Bowser of D&H points out, the video game segment has matured well beyond the average age of its consumer. And it's a category that represents a major opportunity to the dealers who go about it the right way.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The video game industry carries a certain connotation that often leads to independent retailers turning a blind eye to the category. But, as Chad Bowser of D&H points out, the video game segment has matured well beyond the average age of its consumer. An]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>177: D&#038;H on How Gaming Has Grown Up</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>176: NKBA Dives Into the Details of Its First-Ever Independent Showroom Report</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/176-nkba-dives-into-the-details-of-its-first-ever-independent-showroom-report/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The National Kitchen & Bath Association recently released the results of its first-ever study on the current (and future) state of the independent showroom segment. To help make sense of the troves of data the report uncovered, we invited Tricia Zach, head of research at NKBA, onto the podcast.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>175: Pumping Up Plumbing Fixtures and Hardware with Palazzani</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you're in the appliance industry and not also selling kitchen and bathroom hardware, it's likely you're missing out on a major revenue generator. Mani Majano, VP of sales and brand management at Palazzani, shares some brand and industry updates on the category.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If youre in the appliance industry and not also selling kitchen and bathroom hardware, its likely youre missing out on a major revenue generator. Mani Majano, VP of sales and brand management at Palazzani, shares some brand and industry updates on the ca]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>174: Discussing Workflow Efficiencies with the Process Architect Jason Sayen</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/174-discussing-workflow-efficiencies-with-the-process-architect-jason-sayen/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Jason Sayen, founder of I am Sayen, is a professional process fixer. While his experience centers around the custom integration channel, the work he does is applicable beyond the world of CI. We dive into the importance of process management, common struggles, creating buy in across your organization and much more.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>173: The Benefits of a Tech Stack Review with AppDirect</title>
	<link>https://www.nationwidegroup.org/podcast/173-the-benefits-of-a-tech-stack-review-with-appdirect/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nationwide Marketing Group]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[When's the last time you checked to see how much you're spending on phone, internet, security software and other business technology solutions? We sat down with Jason DiFulvio, director of channel sales for AppDirect, to talk about how they're finding hidden savings for retailers and much more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Whens the last time you checked to see how much youre spending on phone, internet, security software and other business technology solutions? We sat down with Jason DiFulvio, director of channel sales for AppDirect, to talk about how theyre finding hidde]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group, a new network of commercial integration businesses and vendor partners within Nationwide, will make its debut this week at a major industry trade show. Ahead of that event, we sat down with Chris Whitley, who's been charged with leading and growing that group.]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[It's been a while since we checked in with Randy Derr, director of distribution and eXchange at Nationwide Marketing Group, about the powerful platform. While we were together at the Oasys Summit in Nashville, we sat down with him to talk through recent updates, future plans and more.]]></description>
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	<title>170: Detroit-Based AV Imagined Shares Its Origin Story</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In just under two years, AV Imagined has grown from an idea among friends to one of the more successful custom integration firms in the Detroit area. Lawrence Walters, a co-owner of the business, shares what it's been like to build a business from the ground up.]]></description>
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	<title>169: An Oasys Summit Debrief</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[At the tail end of the first-ever Oasys Summit, we sat down with the Director of Oasys Hank Alexander to get his near-immediate reaction to the event. And, beyond the Summit, Hank covers what's next for the group in the lead up to CEDIA Expo this fall.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At the tail end of the first-ever Oasys Summit, we sat down with the Director of Oasys Hank Alexander to get his near-immediate reaction to the event. And, beyond the Summit, Hank covers whats next for the group in the lead up to CEDIA Expo this fall.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>168: Diving Into Nationwide&#8217;s New Region Realignment with Patrick Maloney</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, Nationwide Marketing Group unveiled a new streamlined structure for its field team, which resulted in the creation of several new regions. We dive into the new structure — and how it ties into the ongoing Customer Obsessed conversation — with Nationwide's EVP of Membership Patrick Maloney. ]]></description>
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	<title>167: What Role Does AI Have to Play in the Future of Independent Retail?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 12:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[With the meteoric rise of tools like ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence-powered, content-producing platforms, it's only natural to wonder what role these tools can and will play in retail.]]></description>
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	<title>166: David Niedzielski on Joining NMG to Tackle Furniture &#038; Outdoor</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Barely two weeks into his new role as director of furniture and outdoor for Nationwide Marketing Group, David Niedzielski found himself roaming the buildings and showrooms at High Point Market. Post-show, we sat down with him to talk about joining Nationwide and what excites him about the opportunity to go to work for the independent retail channel.]]></description>
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	<title>165: David Watt on Joining NMG and the Opportunities in Consumer Electronics</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>164: How Retailers Can Leverage the ENERGY STAR Message in Their Marketing</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Kaleb Behm, marketing and project manager at Nationwide, joins the podcast to discuss ways retailers can leverage the ENERGY STAR message in their own marketing. Specifically, ENERGY STAR has a unique program that helps visualize the real-world impact that selling ENERGY STAR Certified product has on the environment.]]></description>
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