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In this spotlight from episode 369 of Stories from the River, Tyler Trill continues the conversation with Jaylon Fisher, the 2025 Sleep Sales Manager of the Year, exploring the habits that helped him stand out on the sales floor. Bradley shares how working in a lower-traffic store challenged him to maximize every guest interaction, emphasizing the importance of consistency, confidence, and making the most of every opportunity.

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Leadership is about more than achieving results, it's about building trust, developing people, and creating a culture where everyone can succeed.

In this episode of Stories from the River, host Tyler Trill welcomes Jaylon Fisher, the newly promoted Selling General Manager of the Albemarle Aces, to discuss his leadership journey and the lessons that shaped his growth. Jaylon reflects on his path from focusing on individual performance to leading a championship team, sharing how mentorship, accountability, and a commitment to developing Memory Makers helped transform both his mindset and the culture of the store.

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In this spotlight from episode 368 of Stories from the River, Tyler Trill and McKayla Murdock discuss what makes Broad River Retail a destination for talented Memory Makers looking to build long-term careers. The conversation highlights the company's people-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and the many examples of leaders who have grown from entry-level roles into leadership positions.

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In this spotlight from episode 368, Tyler Trill and McKayla Murdock take a closer look at what it really takes to build and sustain great teams. The conversation highlights the proactive nature of talent acquisition, emphasizing the importance of developing relationships, maintaining a strong pipeline of future Memory Makers, and partnering closely with leaders across the organization to meet both current and future hiring needs.

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Finding the right people starts with building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for others to succeed.

In this episode of Stories from the River, Tyler Trill welcomes McKayla Murdock, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Broad River Retail, to discuss her journey into recruiting and the role her team plays in attracting and developing Memory Makers across the organization. Michaela shares how her background in sales shaped her passion for connecting with people and explains how the talent acquisition team partners with leaders to recruit for retail, corporate, and supply chain roles.

They also touch on the evolving landscape of recruitment, including the competitive job market and the use of technology such as AI tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and new applicant tracking systems. McKayla discusses trends like the increased volume of applicants due to industry-wide layoffs, the importance of providing a positive candidate experience, and ongoing efforts to keep stores staffed with top talent by maintaining pipelines and strong partnerships with business leaders.

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In this spotlight from episode 367 of Stories from the River, the conversation explores the mindset that helps young professionals grow into exceptional Memory Makers. The discussion highlights the importance of staying curious, embracing new challenges, and being willing to step beyond a defined job description to gain new experiences. From taking on unfamiliar projects to building strong relationships in a remote environment, this spotlight emphasizes that growth comes from saying "yes," remaining coachable, and viewing every opportunity as a chance to learn.

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In this spotlight form episode 367 of Stories from the River, Tyler, Julia, and Erin explore the culture at Broad River Retail and the people-first mindset that sets it apart. Julia reflects on feeling welcomed and supported from her very first interview, sharing how genuine relationships and collaboration made her feel like she belonged. Erin adds that Broad River's intentional investment in the personal and professional growth of every Memory Maker creates authentic connections that strengthen engagement, inspire long-term commitment, and drive lasting success.

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Growth, collaboration, and a people-first culture create opportunities that extend far beyond the workplace.

In this episode of Stories from the River, Tyler Trill, Senior Manager, Communications, sits down with Julia Weinburg, Communications Coordinator, and Erin McGuire-Marino, Social Media specialist from Broad River Retail's Communications team to reflect on their first year with the company. They share how experiences like store grand openings, cross-functional collaboration, and creative projects helped them build confidence, strengthen relationships, and grow both personally and professionally.

The conversation also highlights the culture that makes Broad River Retail unique, where Memory Makers are encouraged to support one another, give back to their communities, and embrace opportunities beyond their everyday roles. Julia and Erin reflect on the impact of volunteering with Beds for Kids, the value of authentic relationships, and how a purpose-driven environment continues to inspire their work and personal growth.

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In this spotlight from episode 366 of Stories from the River, Tyler Trill and Jason Baugus focus on what distinguishes the Ashley product line as "elite" within the store setting. One concept discussed was the sustainability and durability of these products, highlighted by the ability to remove cushions, pull out drawers, flip chairs, and showcase construction features such as corner blocking. A key theme that emerged was the demonstration of the product's longevity, with Memory Makers showing customers that these pieces can realistically last seven to ten years if properly cared for, thus justifying a higher price compared to alternatives that may only last a few years.

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In this spotlight from episode 366 of Stories from the River, Tyler Trill continues the conversation with Jason Baugus, exploring the leadership lessons that shaped his growth at Broad River Retail. Jason reflects on the influence of early mentors, sharing how observing experienced leaders helped him build confidence and develop the skills needed to guide conversations and better serve guests.

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