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When Disaster Strikes: Randy's Hardware | Sponsored by Do it Best
Randy Andes of Randy's Do it Best shares his journey from sweeping floors at 18 to winning the Beacon Award and running four successful hardware stores in Virginia. His story includes overcoming a devastating store fire in 2022, rebuilding in just 100 days, and developing innovative strategies to compete with big box retailers.
• Starting in hardware at 18, working at True Value and American Hardware stores before opening his own business
• Competing with Walmart by scouting their weaknesses and building strategic alliances
• Rebuilding after a devastating fire destroyed their Mount Jackson store to the ground
• Understanding your market's specific needs and being willing to pivot when necessary
• Creating an innovative "train in the moment" employee development system that shares knowledge across all stores
• Working alongside his wife Shirley, whose meticulous approach to operations complements Randy's customer service focus
• Planning for retirement while ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation
For more tools, training, and industry content, subscribe to the Grit Blueprint Podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. Check us out at gritblueprint.com.
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👉 About Stefanie Couch & Grit Blueprint
I'm Stefanie Couch, the founder of Grit Blueprint. I grew up in a third-generation building supply business. I've worked inside dealers, distributors, and manufacturers. I built Grit Blueprint to solve problems I saw in our industry.
Grit Blueprint is a visibility, media, and growth partner for manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service providers, and leaders in the building industry.
We help you get seen, build trust, and become unmistakable.
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By Grit BlueprintRandy Andes of Randy's Do it Best shares his journey from sweeping floors at 18 to winning the Beacon Award and running four successful hardware stores in Virginia. His story includes overcoming a devastating store fire in 2022, rebuilding in just 100 days, and developing innovative strategies to compete with big box retailers.
• Starting in hardware at 18, working at True Value and American Hardware stores before opening his own business
• Competing with Walmart by scouting their weaknesses and building strategic alliances
• Rebuilding after a devastating fire destroyed their Mount Jackson store to the ground
• Understanding your market's specific needs and being willing to pivot when necessary
• Creating an innovative "train in the moment" employee development system that shares knowledge across all stores
• Working alongside his wife Shirley, whose meticulous approach to operations complements Randy's customer service focus
• Planning for retirement while ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation
For more tools, training, and industry content, subscribe to the Grit Blueprint Podcast and follow us on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. Check us out at gritblueprint.com.
👉 Subscribe to Built to Win
Real talk, strategies, and tools from Stefanie.
👉 Book a Strategy Call
Ready to grow your brand or business? Let’s talk.
Connect with Stefanie Couch & Grit Blueprint
Grit Website: GritBlueprint.com
YouTube: Stefanie Couch
Instagram: @StefanieCouchOfficial
LinkedIn: Stefanie Couch
Stefanie’s Website: StefanieCouch.com
👉 About Stefanie Couch & Grit Blueprint
I'm Stefanie Couch, the founder of Grit Blueprint. I grew up in a third-generation building supply business. I've worked inside dealers, distributors, and manufacturers. I built Grit Blueprint to solve problems I saw in our industry.
Grit Blueprint is a visibility, media, and growth partner for manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service providers, and leaders in the building industry.
We help you get seen, build trust, and become unmistakable.