#9 - Jesse Grubbs of See You CD & Vinyl: Spinning Stories: Tales of Vinyl and Independent Retail from Surface Tension

#9 - Jesse Grubbs of See You CD & Vinyl: Spinning Stories: Tales of Vinyl and Independent Retail

46 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2023 at 12:19 am.

) Early introductions to vinyl

) Journey as a college intern

) Ties to Urbana's iconic Poly Vinyl Records

) From working at other record stores to pursuing a dream of owning one

) “Trying to work at a record store is what I want to do”

) Ensuring customers have an exceptional experience

) How music preferences shape the curation of records at the store

) Indie vs. big box retailers, streaming vs. vinyl

) The role of music in Jesse’s everyday life

) Unleashing the power of Spotify's algorithm to discover new music

) Balancing work and passion

) Circling back to Spotify’s algorithm

) The future of See You CD & Vinyl

) Wrapping up an insightful conversation with an independent record store owner

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Grubs, the independent record store owner of See You CD & Vinyl. Hear about his journey from early vinyl experiences to owning his own store. We talk about the challenges of running an independent business, the importance of customer experience, and the role of music in everyday life. We also dive into the dynamic between indie and big-box retailers and the potential of algorithms in music discovery. Don't miss this episode!

See You CD & Vinyl is located at 208 W Main Street, Urbana. Check it out at https://seeyoucdandvinyl.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/seeyoucdandvinyl/

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