100 episodes

A podcast on, and for, the Independent retail channel, created by Nationwide Marketing Group.

Independent Thinking Podcast Nationwide Marketing Group

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A podcast on, and for, the Independent retail channel, created by Nationwide Marketing Group.

    209: Tip Top Furniture’s Mother-Son Duo Shares Secrets to Sustained Success

    209: Tip Top Furniture’s Mother-Son Duo Shares Secrets to Sustained Success

    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.

    • 21 min
    208: US EPA’s Dan Cronin Makes His First Visit to a PrimeTime, Highlights ENERGY STAR Program

    208: US EPA’s Dan Cronin Makes His First Visit to a PrimeTime, Highlights ENERGY STAR Program

    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. 

    • 26 min
    207: Nastasi’s Shares the Secrets to Its Four Generations of Success

    207: Nastasi’s Shares the Secrets to Its Four Generations of Success

    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.

    • 17 min
    206: A Deep Dive Into OneShop, NMG’s Simplified Digital Solutions Platform

    206: A Deep Dive Into OneShop, NMG’s Simplified Digital Solutions Platform

    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.

    • 17 min
    205: Powerhouse Alliance Talks Tech Trends and More

    205: Powerhouse Alliance Talks Tech Trends and More

    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.

    • 47 min
    204: Rent One CEO Shares Success Story, Highlights Importance of People

    204: Rent One CEO Shares Success Story, Highlights Importance of People

    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.

    • 34 min