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Are Retailers Concerned Enough About Cybersecurity?

The best form of cybersecurity for today’s business owners is being prepared and aware of potential threats and vulnerabilities.

13 Quick Steps to Build Your Talent Bench

Building out a talent bench is critical for ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation of business owners or leaders. Here are 13 quick steps you can take to properly build out your talent bench.

Nationwide eXchange Platform Celebrates 2,000th Order

The eXchange platform, which launched in 2015, has seen the total number of orders placed since launch more than double in just the past 18 months.

Nationwide Marketing Group’s August PrimeTime Continues Deep Dive into Customer Obsession

The group’s first trip to downtown Nashville was a memorable one, highlighted by a moving keynote, NMG-exclusive product introductions and a giveback promotion to support those on the fire-devastated island of Maui.

4 Major Benefits of Digital Signage in Your Retail Store

Retailers stand to not only boost business, but increase customer engagement and loyalty if they build a sound digital signage strategy.

NMG CI Division Preps for Major Presence at Co-Located CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo

Azione, Ellipsys and Oasys to present a complete offering for integrators in both the residential and commercial communities in Denver as the “Drive to 1,000” continues.

Oasys Residential Technology Group Announces Inaugural Dealer Advisory Board

Group of nine custom integrators come together to help drive Oasys programs and initiatives as part of the group’s new Dealer Advisory Board.

Member Spotlight: Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More

When Keith Moneymaker, owner of Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More, decided to do something about the used and unwanted mattresses he saw piling up in local landfills, he probably never imagined it would evolve into the type of give back effort he’s currently driving.

Member Spotlight: AV Imagined

Despite still being in its infancy, the team at AV Imagined has built out a strong business plan that has the business on a path towards exponential growth.

NMG Spotlight: Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group was launched over the summer with a mission to serve commercial systems integrators looking to carve their path in a competitive industry. This is the story of how the brand was built.

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Member Spotlight: Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More

Member Spotlight: Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More

When Keith Moneymaker, owner of Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More, decided to do something about the used and unwanted mattresses he saw piling up in local landfills, he probably never imagined it would evolve into the type of give back effort he’s currently driving.

Member Spotlight: AV Imagined

Member Spotlight: AV Imagined

Despite still being in its infancy, the team at AV Imagined has built out a strong business plan that has the business on a path towards exponential growth.

NMG Spotlight: Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

NMG Spotlight: Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group

Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group was launched over the summer with a mission to serve commercial systems integrators looking to carve their path in a competitive industry. This is the story of how the brand was built.

The Role of AI in Retail

The Role of AI in Retail

Since the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT last Fall, many questions have been asked regarding what role AI could play in retail. Nationwide Marketing Group’s digital team is actively exploring many possible answers.

Stand Out by Selling Luxury Appliances

Stand Out by Selling Luxury Appliances

Looking to drive profitability, attract new customers and diversify your independent retail business? Adding luxury appliances to your mix could be the answer to all your questions.

The Enduring Attraction of In-Store Shopping

The Enduring Attraction of In-Store Shopping

Despite the convenience of ordering with just a few clicks, recent research shows that consumers continue to seek the unique experience offered by in-store shopping.

What’s in Your Service Toolbox?

What’s in Your Service Toolbox?

The tools needed to run an efficient and effective appliance service business extend beyond the ones found in a typical workbench. Service Leaders Network can provide access to the business tools required to repair a business or take you to the next level.

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Independent Thinking Podcast

182: TCL’s Bruce Walker Talks Big Screens and the NFL Partnership

182: TCL’s Bruce Walker Talks Big Screens and the NFL Partnership

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.

181: NMG’s Chief People Officer Shares Tips to Help You Get HR Right

181: NMG’s Chief People Officer Shares Tips to Help You Get HR Right

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.

180: The Positive Impact of HR on Company Culture at Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture

180: The Positive Impact of HR on Company Culture at Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture

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.

179: Unmasking the Unique Story Behind Phantom Sound

179: Unmasking the Unique Story Behind Phantom Sound

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.

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