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The Perfect Customer Greeting

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Rich Lindblom

nd why using the wrong one can derail a sale.

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‘Succession’: The Sequel

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Gordon Hecht

This time the family business is bedding

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How to Increase Your Margins By 10%, Right Now

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Rich Lindblom

There is an absolute cash cow out there that some dealers are totally ignoring, or at least not fully milking, and that is extended service plans (ESPs).

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A Valentine’s Day Message to Dealers

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Gordon Hecht

It’s not a day off from work (yet), but Valentine’s Day is that undeclared holiday that ranks in the top five in importance in our culture.

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How’s Your Bench Strength

February 9, 2022 Daniel Abramson

In a recent Gallup study, 72 percent of companies predict they’ll have an increasing number of leadership vacancies over the next two to three years.

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Unhappy Customers are a Blessing in Disguise

February 7, 2022February 8, 2022 Rich Lindblom

Raise your hand if you hate dealing with customer complaints. Go ahead, you know you want to.

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Point/Counterpoint: The Case for Sunday Store Hours

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 YSN Contributor

To open or not to open, that is the question.

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How to Build Your Dream Team

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Gordon Hecht

Earlier this week I read a quote from my favorite Canadian retail blogger, Donald Cooper. He stated that in business, “We all get the team that we deserve.”

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Dollars and Sense

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Rich Lindblom

When you get right down to it, we all show up to work for one basic reason: to make money.

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‘Happy Sales to You…’

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Gordon Hecht

This is probably the best time ever to sell mattresses!

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What Employees Value More than Raises

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Rich Lindblom

My father told me something nearly 40 years ago that is just as relevant today, if not more so, than the day he said.

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The Retail Bowl

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Gordon Hecht

Welcome to January, also known as Bowl Season.

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COVID Burning You Out? You’re Not Alone

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Rich Lindblom

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines “burnout” as “chronic stress that is not successfully managed.”

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Duck Season, Rabbit Season, Tax Season

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Gordon Hecht

There was a time, not so long ago, that we only had to remember four seasons (Frankie Valli notwithstanding).

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Staying Relevant in A Changing World

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 Rich Lindblom

I interviewed BrandSource dealer and AVB board member Sam McVay a short while back, and one thing in particular really stuck in my head. 

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How To Earn $500 or More in an Hour or Less

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Gordon Hecht

I generally offer recommendations on how to generate more sales (aka income). Here’s some ways you can keep more dollars on those sales (aka earnings).

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What the Magic 8-Ball Sees For 2022

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Rich Lindblom

Disclaimer:  While I personally can’t predict the future, the Magic 8-Ball never lies. 

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The One New Year’s Resolution You Need to Keep

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Rich Lindblom

It happens every year; people get a couple of glasses of champagne in them and start making all kinds of resolutions they will never keep.

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Amazing but True Predictions for 2022

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Gordon Hecht

With just a handful of days left in the wild carnival ride called 2021, it’s time for me to unveil my predictions for 2022.

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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Rich Lindblom

One sunny summer day about ten years ago I decided to go new car shopping.

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The Price Is (Not) Right: The chairman of Nebraska Furniture Mart said soaring inflation is beginning to impact demand for home goods. CNBC TV
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Hire Calling: The number of job openings — and employee resignations — reached the highest levels on record in March. The Wall Street Journal

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Good times at the BrandSource North Central Region Meeting in Duluth, MN! Lots of action at the Duckpin tonight, including Meg Bellrichard giving it her best shot!
Good times at the BrandSource North Central Region Meeting in Duluth, MN! Lots of action at the Duckpin tonight, including Meg Bellrichard giving it her best shot!
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That’s a wrap for the 2022 Summit! Alan and Allyssa sat down with AVB Vp of Events and Customer Experience Jennifer Baldwin for some closing thoughts! #OwnIt22
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