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233: Furrion Sheds Light On the Growth in Outdoor Entertainment

233: Furrion Sheds Light On the Growth in Outdoor Entertainment

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.

232: On the Many Roles of Digital Signage in Your Retail Showroom

232: On the Many Roles of Digital Signage in Your Retail Showroom

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.

231: How a Navy SEAL’s Mindset Can Influence Independent Retail

231: How a Navy SEAL’s Mindset Can Influence Independent Retail

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. 

230: Jon Dorenbos Shares the Secrets Behind His Infectiously Positive Outlook on Life

230: Jon Dorenbos Shares the Secrets Behind His Infectiously Positive Outlook on Life

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.

229: NMG’s Nick Burnett on the Power of Pursuing a Passion and Connecting with Your People

229: NMG’s Nick Burnett on the Power of Pursuing a Passion and Connecting with Your People

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.

228: Recapping Summer Market in Las Vegas with NMG’s Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor Team

228: Recapping Summer Market in Las Vegas with NMG’s Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor Team

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.

227: A Look at How the Home Appliance Industry is Tracking with NMG’s Mike Derro

227: A Look at How the Home Appliance Industry is Tracking with NMG’s Mike Derro

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.

226: The Property Brothers Jump Into the Mattress Industry with Scott Living by Drew & Jonathan

226: The Property Brothers Jump Into the Mattress Industry with Scott Living by Drew & Jonathan

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.

225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference

225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference

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.

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

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.

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

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.

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