July 2022
On this episode of the podcast, Dan Tratensek and Scott Wright discuss the 2022 Young Retailer of the Year program and the eight honorees. This program identifies the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement…
July 2022
On this episode of the podcast, Dan has a conversation with Geff Lynch, president of Lancaster, a paint sundry supplier that services more than 10,000 independent paint stores, national and regional paint chains, hardware stores…
June 2022
As Pedrotti Ace Hardware celebrates 100 years in business, owner Gene Pedrotti talks with associate editor Lindsey Thompson about the store's storied history and long-time involvement in the community.
June 2022
In this episode, podcast producer and retail engagement specialist Renee Changnon has a conversation with Walker Tanner of Tanner Paint Co. in Tampa, Florida. The two discuss his business, which has been owned and operated…
May 2022
In this episode, Dan has a conversation with Todd Gatesy, the general manager of U.S. dealer and retail for PPG’s Architectural Coatings business. They talk about how the past few years have impacted the paint…
May 2022
Listen to the 2022 NHPA Top Guns Award winners take the stage in a panel discussion at the NHPA All-Industry Conference. Hear their business best practices, their insights into competing as independents and how they…
April 2022
In this episode, we welcome back Do it Best President and CEO Dan Starr to the podcast to talk about growth in the industry, the importance of markets combining a virtual and in-person presence and…
April 2022
On this episode of the podcast, Dan has a conversation with Mark Lipton, a thought leader in the independent paint and hardware retailing channels. As a former independent paint retailer, Lipton shares his thoughts on…
March 2022
Are you ready for the National Hardware Show next month? On today's episode, Dan catches up with Beth Casson from NHS to talk about all the exciting things coming to the show in a few…
March 2022
On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Dan connects with Nick Talarico, vice president of e-commerce for Do it Best. They discuss how retailers should consider e-commerce as more than just one part…
February 2022
On this episode, Dan talks to Ryan Staggs from High Cotton Brewing Co. and Orgill president and CEO Boyden Moore about the companies' unique partnership ahead of the wholesaler's 175th anniversary.
February 2022
In this episode, we welcome back Gary Pittsford of Castle Valuation – a Division of Creative Planning. Dan and Gary discuss what has changed since the start of the pandemic for business owners and how…
January 2022
In this episode of "Taking Care of Business," Dan catches up with NHPA staffers Renee Changnon and Melanie Moul to find out what's on the horizon for the Member Services and Communications teams at NHPA.
January 2022
To start off the New Year, the focus of the first episode of Taking Care of Business for 2022 is technology. We talk to Grant Morrow and Stephanie Lee who head up Orgill's e-commerce and…
December 2021
On today's episode of Taking Care of Business, Dan goes over some of his predictions for the industry in 2022. We look at everything from employees' changing demands to supply chain updates.
November 2021
On this episode, Melanie Moul talks to Sarah Kalloch, executive director of the Good Jobs Institute, to learn more about the strategies companies can implement to become employers of choice in their communities.