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ARCast episodes

  • It's OK To Be Afraid

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    Follow the story of Brandon Warshaw as he goes from The White House all the way to where he is now at Harmonya.  Learn how Brandon used a "does it freak me out" metric to assess opportunities along his journey.

    47 min
  • Relationships Matter

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    Nobody values people more than Brian Rutherford.  He treasures a career that was "gifted" to him by mentors and looks to pass it along through interactions with customers, shoppers, and teammates.  Understand why Brian truly believes relationships matter in this captivating episode of ARCast.

    41 min
  • The 1P Entrepreneur

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    Seeing a planogram as a summer intern was all it took for Dan Desmarais to be captivated by category management.  Over the next 30 years, learning about the data and how it could influence supply chain shaped his career from sales to entrepreneur.  Tune into this fascinating episode of ARCast.

    1 hr 3 min
  • From Cashier to Category Manager

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    Initially unsure of her career aspirations, Nina Palazzolo placed herself on the front lines of retail.  And fell in love.  Learn how Nina navigated through her fascinating journey to where she is today at Kodiak Cakes.

    35 min
  • Category Management and the Art of Telling Stories

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    There is so much value in this interview, we decided to run it again! Take a listen to ARCast's most popular episode.

    Get in the trenches as James talks to one of the best category managers around, Dan Thaler at Simply Good Foods. Learn about how Dan leverages a childhood passion as well as early experiences with data to master the art of storytelling.

    28 min
  • The Chairwoman

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    Stacey Ring-Sanders has been an integral part of pivotal moments in our industry including the meteoric rise of Kashi, the recent transformation of Kellogg's, the turbulent days of COVID, and the expansion of the CMA.  Take time to listen as she shares learnings about professional development, team building, and dealing with conflict.

    36 min
  • From Buyer to Business Maven

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    Michelle Ojulah orchestrated a decorated career in the UK retail scene, making her mark with founder-led companies such as Cath Kidston, Boden, George and Monsoon.  But, entrepreneurism was calling so she decided to make a change.  Join us as Michelle shares how she navigated her journey to where she is today. 

    41 min
  • Faith To Keep Trying

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    After coming to the US from Nigeria at age 18, Modupe Ladeji has spent a career continuously growing, with a mindset to never give up and take calculated risks.  From his start in gas stations to the largest retailer in the world and now at a startup, listen as Mo walks us through the steps in his journey.

    44 min
  • All Sides Of The Table

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    It is rare to find a person who has sat on all sides of the desk until you meet Mark Samuels.  As a manufacturer, retailer, solution provider and consultant, Mark helps us learn a tremendous amount about the industry in this fascinating ARCast episode.

    41 min
  • A Tribute To Her Parents

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    Her parents immigrated to the U.S. to find opportunities for themselves and their future family.  Learn how Yanira brings their dreams to reality in this heartwarming episode of a category management professional just starting her career.

    24 min

About ARCast

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ARCast is a bi-weekly broadcast created specifically for professionals across retail and consumer goods companies "in the trenches" analyzing data, drawing planograms, researching shoppers, and…