Join us for an engaging discussion with Cliff Walters III, a distinguished partner at Blalock & Walters, who has served as a dedicated member of the Bealls Inc. Board for over three decades. Cliff will share valuable anecdotes and wisdom acquired during his extensive tenure with Bealls.#leadership #bealls Episode Timeline0:00 Introduction2:36 Creating a Board of Directors at Bealls Inc.4:18 R.M. Beall – A Community Icon7:47 E.R. Beall Leadership Style9:42 Humble Beginnings & Growing the Business17:16 Expanding Bealls Department Store21:15 Conrad Szymanski Leadership22:55 Leadership Lessons from E.R. Beall, Bob Beall, & Conrad Szymanski29:35 Bealls Values31:44 Present Day & How the Business Has Evolved36:25 Success Operating as a Privately Owned Business40:44 Dynamics of Operating a Board of Directors44:37 Biggest Contribution to Bealls Inc.50:39 Bealls Hall of Fame Inductee & Closing

In this episode, Matt talks with Dan Doyle about her incredible journey from private investigator to a key leader in Loss Prevention and Human Resources at Bealls Inc. Dan shares stories from the field, the evolution of Bealls’ HR department, and the foundational culture built by E.R. and Bob Beall. With honesty and heart, she discusses risk-taking, growth, and the values that continue to shape Bealls today. It’s a story of loyalty, leadership, and a legacy built on people.Episode Timeline0:00 Introduction & Background1:45 Stories & Adventures as a Private Investigator12:11 A Career in Retail Begins16:15 Joining Bealls Inc. & Growing the Loss Prevention Team27:42 Developing the Human Resources Department33:08 Culture that E.R. Beall & Bob Beall Created38:10 Growth & Risk Taking39:47 Challenges within Human Resources41:37 What Has Kept You Here?45:12 Bealls Values and Culture Changes49:19 What Excites You About the Future?50:13 Closing#retailmanagement#leadershipskills #retailstrategy #effectiveleadership #retailsuccess #teammanagement #leadershipdevelopment #retailindustry #employeeengagement #leadershiptips #businessleadership #customerexperience #retailbusinessideas #motivationalleadership #leadershipcoaching

Join us on a conversation with Chrissy Kavanagh, Vice President of Marketing & Guest Strategy at Bealls Inc. Chrissy will discuss new loyalty programs, guest engagement, and share insights into her 20+ year career at Bealls.Episode Timeline0:00 Personal life & Career History6:48 Marketing Changes in Bealls Through the Years10:57 Store Localization & Remodels17:14 bealls & Bealls Florida Rebranding18:39 Elevating the Guest Experience20:14 Rebranding the Bealls Loyalty Program20:45 Lessons and Learnings at Bealls Inc30:20 Closing#retailmanagement #leadershipskills #retailstrategy #effectiveleadership #retailsuccess #teammanagement #leadershipdevelopment #retailindustry #employeeengagement #leadershiptips #businessleadership #customerexperience #retailbusinessideas #motivationalleadership #leadershipcoaching