NBDA: Bicycle Retail Radio

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Jeremiah Bishop. As a professional cross-country mountain bike racer, he won gold medals and national championship titles before venturing into ultra-endurance racing where his talent was unleashed. When mountain bike stage racing took off in the US, Jeremiah dominated with an unmatched streak of wins at all the major events. Jeremiah went on to establish a multi-surface Gran Fondo event that preceded what would become an explosive gravel cycling movement. A cycling coach, events consultant, and athlete ambassador for Canyon Bicycles, he loves mapping new routes, interpreting data, and testing limits. In his most recent venture, founding member of the Impossible Route team, he is the mastermind behind the routes, technical details, equipment, and expedition logistics. The Impossible Route documentary series is all about capturing the story and the adventure of cyclists trying to accomplish what might be considered IMPOSSIBLE. Listen in as we reflect on this past year, and

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Send us a textOn this episode, John Robinson (he/him), NBDA Board Member and Owner of Johnny Velo Bikes in Columbus, OH, is joined by Stephanie Lenzo (she/her), a cyclist in Columbus, OH, Otto Bohn (he/him), owner of Spoken Bicycles in Middletown, OH, and Dante Escusa (she/her), Service Manager at Roll: Bicycle. Listen in as the panel has an open and honest conversation where they share stories, best practices, and suggestions for bike shops to make transgender customers and employees feel more comfortable in the shop environment.Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Neil Wechsler, NBDA P2 Retail Management Consultant and part owner in Montlake Bicycle Shop located in Seattle, Washington. After 40 years of running small to medium sized retail companies, Neil switched roles and began consulting retailers to success and profitability. Infatuated with the bicycle business, Neil has taken every opportunity to get education, training, and professional guidance available, helping retailers ​​with almost any aspect of bicycle retail management.  Neil can address your concerns about staff development, inventory planning and control, vendor relations, financial analysis, continuous improvement programs, succession strategy and business valuation. Listen in as Neil shares his insight and unique tips. Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Robb Zbierski, professional speaker, coach, bestselling author and consultant of the NBDA. Robb guides professionals and retailers alike to running a thriving business that operates seamlessly even when they aren’t in the office - or shop.  The Bestselling Author of the book Master Your Mind; Counterintuitive Strategies to Refocus and Re-Energize Your Runaway Brain, Robb helps clients to develop professional skills and positive mindsets that allow them to easily discover their potential and maximize their results. NBDA members may have a chance to learn from him in our Monday Member Mingles, in our P2 groups, or at trade shows. Listen in as Robb shares his purpose to inject fun, while guiding you to increased productivity.Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Scott Montgomery, CEO and Founder of Crank Tank - a company offering CEO consulting, marketing, and Omni Channel strategy to brands and businesses. Scott's impressive background in managing businesses ranges from the origins of Cannondale Europe to the reintroduction of Scott bikes to the US market. Scott has played a pivotal role in guiding well-known brands to excellence. As CEO of Club Ride Apparel, he took the company to next level operations achieving 13.5 times sales growth. Additional CEO roles with Nutcase and Reynolds Cycling make Scott a global leader whose input and guidance you don’t want to miss.Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Master Wheel Builder Bill Mould, a Columbia University and Yale-educated scientist and engineer who served as a college professor, Air Force colonel, and civilian pilot among other things, before ‘retiring’ into his passion as a master mechanic and expert in bicycle physics and wheel building.  He has written a book on bicycle physics and engineering, has hand-built more than 6,000 wheels, and continues to study wheels through research, experimentation, and conversations with experts around the world. In the industry, we affectionately refer to him as Bill Mould Wheels. Support the show

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Send us a textToday's guest is Tom Ranieri, the owner of Pacuare Outdoor Center. The outdoor center located in Costa Rica is about a love for adventure, never-ending exploring, and passion for travel. Hosting guests from all over the world, Pacuare Outdoor Center also offers an affiliate program to bicycle retailers who wish to suggest and offer to their customers and riders a chance to experience a trip of a lifetime, while offering the retailer a revenue boost for the referral. Today’s conversation is about why now is a good time to think outside of the box with customer-centric conversations and also to start thinking about packing the bags for a trip to remember.Support the show

Send us a textInsight and future profitability in e-commerce - with Ben Barenholtz- QuiversSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Francisco Cornelio, lead mechanic, manager, dreamer, and creator at N+1 Cyclery and the N+1 vintage bicycle museum. N + 1 cyclery, located in Framingham, MA, was established in 2014. It isn't your typical bicycle shop. The vibe is different. The attitude is different. They are old world and new school. They know that your bicycle isn't just a bicycle, and they want to help you be whatever kind of rider you need to be. Listen in as Francisco shares his insight and unique tips. Support the show

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Send us a textIn a recording on September 20th, 2021, NBDA President Heather Mason sat down with Rachelle Schouten, NBDA Development Director to talk about the upcoming 1st Annual Bicycle Industry Gala, recap CABDA Midwest and talk in more depth about the programing content- NBDA provides. With so many trade shows coming up, including Sea Otter, CABDA West, Philly Bike Expo and CABDA east the intent is to give you a little insight into what to expect and how you can interact with the NBDA. The industry will have a chance to unite on Friday September 24th for a very special evening celebrating the bike boom and encouraging new riders to mingle firsthand with us. Learn more about the Gala, silent auction, special cocktail and why you should organize a view party now. Tickets available at: https://nbda.com/programs/bicycle-industry-gala/Support the show

Send us a textIn a recording on August 31, 2021, NBDA President Heather Mason sat down with Jim Kersten, CEO and show Director of Bicycle Industry Trade Shows CABDA Midwest, West, East, and Summit, to talk about the upcoming CABDA shows and how and why retailers should take part in these events during these unique times. Relaunched in 2015, CABDA has grown from a small, single event outside Chicago, to become North America's series of B2B Events in the Bicycle Industry. Support the show

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Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Scott Holz, senior program manager at Specialized Bicycles. During his 13 years at Specialized, he progressed from SBCU instructor to brand strategist, and then manager of a global team before moving into his current role as a Senior Program Manager for the brand's single largest market. He has created brand strategies and directives for a global network of over 3,000 independent retail partners.Support the show