Music Retail Consulting

Leslie and I talk about how IMC came to be, the difficulties she has with dealing with all of the COVID stuff, the difficulties of starting a store from scratch, and so much more! Also, now available with video on YouTube! 

Candyman Strings & Things was one of the first business in our industry forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How did this NAMM Dealer of the Year award winner handle this crisis? Listen by searching for Music Retail Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or you can listen on the web.

Sweetwater is on track to soon be a billion dollar business - one with almost no debt, a terrific reputation in the industry and with customers. How did Chuck do it? And how is he managing his business during the COVID pandemic of 2020? Plus, like a good box of Raisin Bran, there are TWO SCOOPS of new parts of the Sweetwater story unveiled in this episode! Listen and be the first to know what’s coming next for this super giant! Listen by searching for Music Retail Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or you can listen on the web.

From humble beginnings to a major player in the school music scene in Chicago, Frank Pampenella has guided PM Music Center to annual growth year after year.  Hosted by Donovan Bankhead, President at Springfield Music, Inc - a NAMM Top 100 Full-Line Instrumental Music Retail Business.  Listen by searching for Music Retail Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or you can listen on the web.

Gabriel O’Brien - the Retail Rebel! This is an MBA in Retail Marketing. You’re Welcome. :) This episode we discuss leadership, what to do when you've hit the ceiling, how to get the most out of your video content, and so much more. If you'd like video or marketing help, reach out to gabe at Gabriel@upperhandstudios.com or visit his website Upperhandstudios.com.  Hosted by Donovan Bankhead, President at Springfield Music, Inc - a NAMM Top 100 Full-Line Instrumental Music Retail Business.  Listen by searching for Music Retail Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or you can listen on the web.

Why would you put an $8,000 guitar in a beginner's hands? What's the advantage of group lessons over private? When's the right time to close a lesson sale? Listen and learn! Hosted by Donovan Bankhead, President at Springfield Music, Inc - a NAMM Top 100 Full-Line Instrumental Music Retail Business.  Listen by searching for Music Retail Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or you can listen on the web.

This episode is one of the most insightful and thought provoking episodes yet! Listen up! Listen by searching for Music Retail Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or you can listen on the web.