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On this episode, Renee chats with Shayna Roberts of Morris Hardware in McConnelsville, Ohio. The store has been serving the community since 1845. Recently, the team was recognized for making serious contributions to preserve and promote the history of the longstanding family business. As the company celebrates 175 years in business and six generations of service, learn more about why preserving your history and working toward the future is important.

On this episode, Renee tries something a little different and discusses about a topic that interests her. She introduces the listener to her journey in the industry and talks about the importance of visiting retailers stores while traveling for work or fun. If you haven't made pit stops at home improvement stores in the past, you may be inspired to take it up during your next road trip.

On this episode, Renee chats with Bea and Steve Fisher of Bea's Hardware in Round Mountain, Nevada. Bea and Steve talk about how they've been running their business as a mobile operation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode, host Renee Changnon talks with Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware, a chain of 11 hardware store and one paint store in southwest Florida. Tune in to learn about how the operation has remained a helpful resource to its local customers and why Wynn says supporting employees has been a big priority, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode, Renee Changnon welcomes Ted McDonald of Boltz Hardware in Martinsburg, West Virginia to the podcast. They talk about the history of the business, which opened in 1929, his decision to take on ownership and more. Renee brought Ted back on the show for the second half of the recording to provide an update, as the store had a electrical fire in February and then has had the process of getting back in business slowed due to COVID-19 hitting the country the next month. Listen in to hear how Ted has been moving forward and why he is more excited than ever for 2021.

On this episode, host Renee Changnon has a conversation with Renee Zaman, owner of Mazo Hardware & Rental in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Renee has been running her hardware store since she took ownership in 2009. With the help of her close-knit team, she serves her community with a smile on her face and laughs through the fun videos they share on the store’s Facebook page.

On this episode, Renee chats with Susan Wasko, co-owner of Wasko Hardware in Keosauqua, Iowa. During the episode, we will talk about the business she has run with her husband Joe since 2005, their deep roots in the hardware industry and how the company has continued to serve its community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode, Renee has a conversation with Brett Thorne of Thorne Lumber Company, based in Chillicothe, Missouri. Brett talks about his experience in the industry, his own show, "Building The Future Podcast," and how his company has been managing the operation and serving the community during the pandemic. Tune in to the episode and then find Brett's podcast to listen to as well.

On this episode, Renee has a conversation with Blake Burgess and Ryan Lindner, two Ace Hardware store owners and the creators of the PAL POD. They talk about their different retail operations with locations in Wisconsin and Nebraska, the story of each of their journeys in the hardware industry and how they came together to start their own podcast, where they interview other Ace dealers. Tune in and then be sure to find their podcast!