About Us
We are Your Problem Solver
Hardware and Paint retailers are the best problem solvers on the planet. They solve problems for their customers and neighbors. And their focus and energy are so great in those areas that at times their own internal opportunities get pushed to the end of the line. Next Generation Retailing are the problem solvers of the problem solvers.
We Capture Your Opportunities
With over 100 years of hardware retailing experience, we can dial in the focus in the areas of (1) People, (2) Technology, (3) Sales, (4) Merchandising, (5) Margin Optimization and (6) Marketing…………
Staying Relevant in Your Community
With over 100 years of hardware retailing experience, we can dial in the focus in the areas of (1) People, (2) Technology, (3) Sales, (4) Merchandising, and (5) Marketing…………
And we connect the dots on opportunities in your community
Growth is in Our DNA
Trading posts, small family shops, retail stores, cooperatives, larger chains, big boxes, multi-national companies, omni-channel, e-commerce, digital marketing, augmented reality, and the metaverse…………………..
It has gotten complicated from the early days and technology will continue to immerse the shopper in new tech.
At the core of every transaction is a relationship, a connection, a promise, and a problem solved.
It is easy to lose sight of those needed relationships. And even easier to lose sight of that in an uncertain economic environment, a tough labor environment, and a more competitive environment.
Intuitively, retail entrepreneurs will not ask for help with their potential opportunities.
Our list of offerings is only the beginning of an infinite list of potential opportunities.
Retail Training
Retail Development Sessions
Or
How to Make Your Leaders More Effective in Their Position
- 1. Leadership Fundamentals
- 2. Building an Effective and Results Oriented Team
- 3. Skillset, Cadence and Quality Communication
- 4. Moderating Meaningful Meetings
- 5. Maximizing Employee Engagement and Satisfaction
- 6. Leading and working in a Family-Owned Business
- 7. Basics of Retail part one
- 8. Basics of Retail part two
- 9. Basics of Retail part three
- 10.Delivering AMAZING Customer Service – Every Customer Every Time
- 11.Basics of Retail Finance
- 12.Margin Management
- 13.Managing Partner/Store Management expectations
- 14.First 30 days as a new Managing Partner/Store Leader
- 15. Manager On Duty
- 16.What does it take to be successful?
- 17.Slogans to help guide your Business Career
- 18.Retail Concepts to follow for maximizing your success
- 19.Shift Supervisor Development – (Three 45 minute sessions)
- 20.Final Exam and Certification
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