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This episode of the podcast is the last in a four-part series highlighting the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Renee talks with honorees Alexandria Lavaroni of Treat's General Store and Jonathan South of Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware. She also chats with Ruben Muruato of Epicor and Bill Sokol of Arrow Fastener, two of the program sponsors. Tune in to learn all about these honorees and the program.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

On this episode, Renee has a conversation with Victoria Cook-Cranton of Annapolis Royal Home Hardware Building Centre in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Tune in to hear them discuss the multi-store chain, her nearly 20 year career in the industry and what she's gained from her involvement with the NHPA.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

This episode of the podcast is the third in a four-part series highlighting the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Renee talks with honorees Ryan Rennells of Home Central and Jay Donnelly of Flanagan Paint & Supply. She also chats with Mike Nelson of MiTek and Bill Sokol of Pony Jorgensen, two of the program sponsors. Tune in to learn all about these honorees and the program.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

On this episode, Renee is joined by her colleague Kim Peffley. They talk about Kim's journey in the industry, how she now serves retailers as a consultant with NHPA and they focus on soft skills and how they are viewed and improved upon with resources available from NHPA.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

This episode of the podcast is the second in a four-part series highlighting the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Renee talks with honorees Robin Smith of Petersburg Hardware and Tyler Nowochin of Nowco Home Hardware. She also chats with Dave Lewis of Intertape Polymer Group and Glen Gevaart of Midwest Fastener, two of the program sponsors. Tune in to learn all about these honorees and the program.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

On this episode, Renee has a conversation with Brian Kabat of Kabat’s Ace Hardware Stores, a chain of five stores in Arizona. They talk about his business, his time in the home improvement industry and have a conversation about the book “Remarkable Retail,” by Steve Dennis. Tune in to learn about Brian and his thoughts on the book.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

This episode of the podcast is the first in a four-part series highlighting the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees. Renee talks with honorees Dani Estenger of Center Hardware as well as double-nominees, Colton and Danielle Hallgren of Osage Hardware. She also chats with Keith Gallagher of Fluidmaster, one of the program sponsors. Tune in to learn all about these honorees and the program.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

On this episode, Renee has a conversation with Steve Dennis, a strategic advisor, speaker and author on retail innovation. They talk about Steve's career, his book Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption, and his thoughts on the retail industry.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

On this episode, Renee is joined by Gina Schaefer, co-founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, and her colleague Ann Marie Buck, the company’s human resources manager. They talk about how the team ensures they have a diverse group of employees that feel supported, included and recognized in their operation. Tune in to learn more and check out Gina’s webinar on the topic as well at YourNHPA.org/webinars.

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"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere

On this episode, Renee has a conversation with Matt Woods, president and CEO of Woods Hardware, a four store chain in Cincinnati and one of the newest members of the NHPA Board of Directors. Tune in to the episode to learn about Matt’s career in the hardware industry and his family business, his involvement with the association over the years and why he was honored to become a board member.

Music Credits:

"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere