Bookstore Talk

Murray Sampson
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Murray and Mike have extensive experience with brick and mortar and online stores, both large and small. We’re here to share tips, tricks, suggestions, stories, and give you the information you need to make your bookstore grow. Join us as we talk books with a mix of practical advice, cautionary tales, and funny anecdotes. Please have a listen, and send us your questions, comments, or topic ideas at https://bookselling.show!

Episodes

  1. 01/17/2022

    So, you want to own a Brick and Mortar?

    Ever thought about opening your own storefront? Hanging the ol' bookshoppe shingle above your door? This episode is for you! We talk through what to think about when considering opening a brick and mortar store, crack some jokes, and hopefully entertain and inform. Produced by Murray Sampson, with music by Stefan Kartenberg, "The Vendetta" (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode Sponsored in part by Bookselling Technologies, LLC, a full-service technology consultancy for the book trade. You can find Mike at Stock and Trade and Murray at Sunflower Books.

    32 min

  2. 08/24/2021

    Listing books The Art of Books way

    We discuss our favorite listing tool The Art of Books, talk a bit about Basil, and of course ramble down a few side roads along the way. Produced by Murray Sampson, with music by Stefan Kartenberg, "The Vendetta" (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

    19 min

  3. 06/03/2021

    The Five Senses of Bookselling

    Mike and Murray discuss what to look for in your books as you prepare to list them, using a handy metaphor: The Five Senses of Bookselling. Produced by Murray Sampson, with music by Stefan Kartenberg, "The Vendetta" (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

    13 min

  4. 05/16/2021

    Scouting - How to Build a Quality Inventory

    Murray and Mike talk about scouting. Where to look, what to look for, who you’ll run into, some tools you might like, and some tips for buying large collections and lots. ScoutPal The Art of Books Our music this week was "The Vendetta" by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

    21 min
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

About

Murray and Mike have extensive experience with brick and mortar and online stores, both large and small. We’re here to share tips, tricks, suggestions, stories, and give you the information you need to make your bookstore grow. Join us as we talk books with a mix of practical advice, cautionary tales, and funny anecdotes. Please have a listen, and send us your questions, comments, or topic ideas at https://bookselling.show!

Information

  • Creator
    Murray Sampson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 961081
  • Show Website
    Bookstore Talk