NBDA: Bicycle Retail Radio

Send us a textIn this episode, guest host Chad Pickard, Owner of Spoke-N-Sport in Sioux Falls, SD, and NBDA Board Member and Vendor Best Practices Committee Member, is joined by Dan Jennings, Midwest Regional Field Guide Manager at SRAM and Troy O'Donnell, Sales Manager at Angry Catfish in Minneapolis, Minnesota to talk about how SRAM is working with Angry Catfish and other retailers to provide a better outcome for all.Support the show

Send us a textHow to attract millennials to your store.Support the show

Send us a textThe NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team. This week’s topics include manufacturing in the U.S., decline of small business lending, an e-bike trade in program in New York, and consumer buying trends.The team at Human Powered Solutions has over 245 years of experience and are considered data wizards. Their monthly newsletter The Micromobility Reporter is a dynamic resource for the industry, featuring timely news and in-depth analysis about the latest in human-powered transportation, including bicycles, e-bicycles, e-scooters, and ride share. Included is a focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace.Support the show

Send us a textHow small retailers can drive big profits.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, meet the members of the NBDA Best Practices Committee: Kent Cranford, former owner of Motion Makers in Asheville, NC, Peter Henry, former owner of Landry’s in Boston, MA, Phil Cohen, current owner of Chain Reaction in Augusta, GA, and Chad Pickard, current owner of Spoke-N-Sport in Sioux Falls, SD. Listen in as they talk about what makes a great relationship with a vendor and what the committee is currently working on to create more successful retailer/vendor relationships.Support the show

Send us a textHow to create a retail experience that leaves customers buzzing with excitement and eager to share their stories.Support the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Jarrett Collins, President of the Pan-Mass Challenge. The Pan-Mass Challenge, or PMC, is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon on an epic scale. Held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The conversation covers the uniquely special event, what it takes to pull this off, the power in prioritizing a clear vision and mission, and how collectively we can do more to bring more people to our sport in meaningful ways. Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is David Spaulding, owner of Pedalworks Mobile.His “bicycle service on the move” business is based out of eastern Washington. We discuss the independent mobile business model, advantages and challenges to mobile business, and tips on those looking to get started on their own.Support the show

Send us a textHow retailers can use customer reviews to drive revenue.Support the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Jenny Moore, Co- Owner Manager of Moore’s Bike Shop located in Hattiesburg, MS. Listen in and learn about the family business, serving generations in the community, the power of the test track, welcoming all cyclists into the shop, and the overall joy of a job done top notch. Support the show

Send us a textWhy You Should Attend the NBDA Retailer SummitSupport the show

Send us a textThe NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team. This week’s topics include the major trends for early 2023 featuring 33 top items to watch, bicycle industry in a state of continuous oversupply, e-bike safety bills passed in NY, and consumer spending habits.The team at Human Powered Solutions has over 245 years of experience and are considered data wizards. Their monthly newsletter The Micromobility Reporter is a dynamic resource for the industry, featuring timely news and in-depth analysis about the latest in human-powered transportation, including bicycles, e-bicycles, e-scooters, and ride share. Included is a focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace.Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Kenny Belaey, Founder of Bentonville Bike Fest. Learn more about the history of Bentonville Bike Fest, what to expect for 2023, how retailers can get involved, and the greater vision to get more people on bikes and into our industry. This one keeps the stoke level high.Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Marc Harrell from Rezo Systems. Rezo Systems is a software offering “custom online reservation systems” and solutions to 3 main outdoor industries: Ski & Snowboard, Bike Rentals and Fly Fishing. Lots in this conversation - specifically, how Rezo Systems got their start and the unique solutions that they bring to the rental market. We also investigate how the pandemic changed their business and the rental market as a whole, the role a rental partner can play in retailer sales and service, where the rental market has seen growth, and what that means for shop sales.Support the show

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Send us a textThe NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team. This week's topics include consumer sales data, data integrity, signs of life within the bicycle industry, and the current IBD count in the US.The team at Human Powered Solutions has over 245 years of experience and are considered data wizards. Their monthly newsletter The Micromobility Reporter is a dynamic resource for the industry, featuring timely news and in-depth analysis about the latest in human-powered transportation, including bicycles, e-bicycles, e-scooters, and ride share. Included is a focus on supply chain issues, technology, and both business and consumer trends that drive the marketplace.Support the show

Send us a textPromoting your unique vision, values, and traits as a retailerSupport the show