This was recorded off the cuff using my cell phone, so please excuse the poor audio quality. But I think you'll hear the love, respect, and gratitude we have for one another in this episode. This is a bit of a trip down memory lane for Springfield Music, but for those interested in our history or growth, or those who are considering an ownership transition, it's totally worth a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

Cosmo Music has blown my mind ever since I first heard of them at the NAMM Top 100 Awards! One of the largest interactive music stores in the world - there is lots to learn from this episode. The history of Cosmo Music Pictures of the store --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

I know I got LOTS of useful things from this conversation that I needed to hear NOW, and I’m sure you will too. Learn how to be proactive in getting women in leadership roles in your organization, design products and programs to meet your customers desires, building culture, growth through acquisition, making key hires, how to do all the marketing things through outsourcing, and so much more! Grab a notepad, listen, and LEARN! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

Chris shares how he went from a substitute teacher needing a job to the owner of John Keal Music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

What does it take for a business to thrive for a century? Listen and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

Beth shares the history of Kidder Music, how it was founded by her parents, and her experience growing up and taking over the day to day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

How has the pandemic affected music studios - specifically those businesses that are primarily focused on teaching? What are their thoughts on the future? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

Anderton’s history is like many in our industry - but how did they rise up to become one of the MI retail giants? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

Jon is not only an MI industry rep, he also represents products in the powersports industry as well. And, fun fact, he used to own the store that I purchased in KC! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support

Jim Hirschberg explains what MI SalesTrak does, how it works, what benefits you get from participating in the program, and how to get started. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicretail/support