A lot has transpired since Julie Burns, Executive Director of Monogram, was last on the podcast over three years ago! We dive into the current (and future) state of the luxury appliance market and look at some of the truly creative and innovative partnerships Monogram has launched over the past year.
Cybersecurity is a topic that’s incredibly worthy of discussion no matter what month the calendar says it is, and that’s exactly why we sat down with NMG’s VP of IT & Technology Bryan Aller outside of October to talk about it.
It was a busy third quarter for the Business & Financial Services team, especially around the ENERGY STAR initiative and keeping members up to date on the Inflation Reduction Act.
From infusing their product with innovative technology to supplying retailers with an impactful story tell tell year round, Broil King is helping keep the conversation going around outdoor cooking and entertainment.
Bruce Walker, product evangelist at TCL, shares his perspective on the biggest trends and technologies impacting the TV market today.
A new vendor partner for Nationwide Marketing Group, Therabody made their PrimeTime debut at the August 2024 show in Las Vegas. While there, we sat down with Darryl Cole, SVP of North American Retail for the brand, to dive into how appliance, furniture, bedding and consumer electronics retailers can work Therabody’s health and wellness messaging into their strategy.
What started as a group of retailers coming together to build a tool that could address some of their own delivery and installation challenges has grown into a major partner for the retail and service community in the form of DispatchTrack. We sat down with Co-founder Bob Bauer to talk about the growth of the service, how retailers can leverage their technology and more.
The team from No Child Hungry returned to the PrimeTime show floor in August. While there, we took the opportunity to sit down with Senior Vice President Mike Whitaker to get the latest on the meal packing initiative, other programs NCH has launched and the impact that giveback efforts can have on the businesses that participate.
Though making their PrimeTime debut this past August, Tereaux presented itself as a veteran in the space with a luxurious lineup and plan to help dealers tackle the booming outdoor entertainment category.
Tahira Dock Johnson, director of sales operations for Legacy Classic | Modern, joins us to talk about what’s new and exciting for their brand, how they’re helping drive traffic to independent dealers’ stores and more.
Outdoor entertainment really seemed to come into the fore during the last few years as consumers put effort into creating lively spaces outside the four walls of their homes. Yet, as Furrion National Sales Manager Aaron Mellow shared, there’s still plenty of education needed around this space – for both consumers and independent retailers.
When pursued with a proper plan, digital signage can have major, positive impacts on your retail business. We sat down with Lauren Hylarides to dive deeper into the topic of digital signage and how independent retailers can and should leverage this tech-powered platform.
Dave Mancino knew the stats full well when he opted to join the Navy SEALs. Only 15-20 percent of applicants end up making it through the training. He shared his story – and advice – with independent retailers at PrimeTime, and the message was one that resonated on more levels than we could have imagined.
Former NFL long snapper turned magician and motivational speaker Jon Dorenbos has an incredible story that’s filled with unbelievable peaks and valleys. Fresh off of the PrimeTime Main Stage, Dorenbos sat down to dive deeper into his past, how magic saved his life, and the tools he uses to maintain his positive perspective on life.
What’s the saying, if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life – right? That’s something Nick Burnett, NMG’s HR Business Partner, has put to practice in recent years, transitioning into a new role in a new business vertical within NMG. His story – an awesome one in and of itself – should resonate on many levels with independent retailers.
Coming off of a steamy week in Las Vegas, we sat down with Jeff Rose and Chad Fischer of NMG’s Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor team to recap their experience at the Summer edition of Las Vegas Market.
We all know 2024 was going to be one heck of a rollercoaster, but how are things tracking? And what’s the outlook heading into the back half of the year? Mike Derro, SVP of Home Appliance for NMG, shares what he’s seeing and hearing across the channel.
Drew and Jonathan Scott are best known for their work renovating and selling homes across a variety of shows on HGTV. The Property Brothers recently turned their attention to one particular room in the home – the bedroom – with the goal of helping consumers improve their sleep.
Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network recently hosted its fourth Virtual Service Conference, a unique event that provides training, education and networking opportunities for every aspect of a servicing dealer’s business. We sat down with Mark Pollitz, director of service for NMG, to see what he and the servicing community learned from the recent event.
As the first states start to roll out their interpretations (and rules) around the Inflation Reduction Act, we sit down with NMG’s own IRA expert Frank Sandtner to understand the implications.