Music Retail Consulting

Today's conversation with Menzie covers authenticity, competing against big-box stores and franchises, and being involved with the NAMM fly-in for music advocacy. Hosted by Donovan Bankhead, President at Springfield Music, Inc - a NAMM Top 100 Full-Line Instrumental Music Retail Business. Listen via your favorite podcast app, or at  h  https://anchor.fm/musicretail/episodes/Episode-6-Menzie-Pittman---Contemporary-Music-Center---2016-NAMM-Dealer-of-the-Year-e4dpoa

My friends at Whizbang Retail Training are hosting an amazing retail success summit July 9th and 10th in Grand Rapids, MI. I went for the first time last year because I was curious to see what it was all about. I have been in retail for over 20 years and have been very active in attending and presenting at my industry’s trade shows, so I wasn’t sure if I would get much out of this event, but boy was I in for a surprise! During this two day event you get to hear from some terrific guest speakers, as well as the folks from WhizBang. I left that event with some new relationships, and pages of ideas that I could put to work in my business IMMEDIATELY! I highly encourage you to attend. And my friends at WhizBang are going to make it easier for you to go. Just follow my referral link and use the promo code INSPIRE and you will save $700 off the $997 price! That makes your price to attend this event only $297! I promise you will find it worth your time and money to attend! You can re

In this episode, Tristann Rieck, owner of Brass Bell Music in Milwaukee, WI talks about dealing with ownership transitions in a generational business, coming back from bankruptcy, and why you should be doing more with music advocacy. Listen here , or on your favorite podcast app!

In this episode, Randy Shayler, owner of Zeswitz Music in Pennsylvania, talks about why he, as a non musician, got into this industry, what metrics he thinks are worth watching, and how to better serve your customer. Listen here , or in your favorite podcast app!

In this episode, Lori Supinie, owner of Senseney Music in Wichita, KS, talks about her thoughts on the business side of the music business, dealing with smaller competitors, and more! Listen here , or in your favorite podcast app!

In this episode, Robert Christie, owner of A&G Central Music, discusses ways that service can set your business apart, how to elevate the people in your business, and much more. Listen here , or on your favorite podcast app!