NHPA’s Taking Care of Business

North American Hardware and Paint Association
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Dan Tratensek, Publisher of Hardware Retailing magazine, sits down with industry veterans to get the latest scoop on the industry and their business.

  1. 11/17/2025

    NHS Reimagined: Episode 108

    Lindsey Thompson talks with Joelle Cohn and Hector Morfin Chong from the National Hardware Show about the event’s shift to a reimagined format. They break down why the change is happening, what it means for exhibitors and attendees and how the show plans to stay focused on the needs of the home improvement industry.

    13 min

  2. 03/25/2025

    High Points of NHS 2025: Episode 107

    The National Hardware Show's VIP attendee manager, Joelle Cohn, sat down with NHPA's COO Dan Tratensek to chat all things NHS, including highlights from the show and what's coming up next.

    15 min

  3. 02/26/2025

    New True Value President Gets Candid About Company’s Future: Episode 106

    Dan Tratensek, North American Hardware and Paint Association COO, sat down for an exclusive interview with True Value president Dent Johnson, who openly answered a range of questions, sharing how the leadership teams are navigating the challenges of the acquisition and providing insights on what the future holds for both companies.

    28 min

  4. 06/24/2024

    The Latest Industry Insights With HIRI's Dave King: Episode 105

    Join the conversation between NHPA's Melanie Moul and Dave King, executive director of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) as they discuss highlights from Q2, how HIRI has adjusted it's projections for the year and the latest data on female DIYers.

    24 min

  5. 04/10/2024

    Live from NHS: Episode 104

    On this episode of "Taking Care of Business," NHPA's COO and publisher Dan Tratensek joins Joelle Cohn, industry relations manager for the National Hardware Show, live from the NHS show floor to share highlights of the show and what attendees can look forward to in 2025.

    22 min

  6. 04/01/2024

    Q4 Highlights With HIRI: Episode 103

    On this episode, NHPA’s Melanie Moul has a conversation with Dave King, executive director for the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) about how the industry fared in Q4 2023 and what's to come in 2024. To learn more about HIRI and upcoming research initiatives, visit hiri.org.

    23 min

  7. 02/29/2024

    Problem-Solving With Zinsser: Episode 102

    On this episode of "Taking Care of Business," NHPA's Melanie Moul talks to Frank Glowacki, director of product management for primers for the Zinsser brand. They discuss the brand's 175-year commitment to delivering reliable product performance across its innovative line of primers, paints and coatings. Learn more at zinsser.com.

    18 min

  8. 02/20/2024

    The Plastics of Yesterday and Today With Flex-O-Glass: Episode 101

    On this episode, NHPA's Melanie Moul talks to Chris Warp, president of Flex-O-Glass, to learn more about the pioneers of plastic and to celebrate the company's century of operations. Learn about the company's innovative product lines that are Made in USA, and its commitment to helping independent retailers stand out in their markets. Learn more at flexoglass.com.   Music Credits "Let That Sink In" by Lee Rosevere

    22 min
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4.9
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Dan Tratensek, Publisher of Hardware Retailing magazine, sits down with industry veterans to get the latest scoop on the industry and their business.

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  • Creator
    North American Hardware and Paint Association
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    NHPA’s Taking Care of Business