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July 28, 2024 50 mins

Dive into the captivating world of outdoor retail with our exclusive interview featuring JD Outdoor Group CEO, Lee Bagnall, an industry veteran.

Discover what makes this field so infectious and rewarding, both from an industry and a retail perspective. Lee shares personal anecdotes about his journey into the outdoor industry, the joys of interacting with enthusiastic customers, and the unique challenges he faces.

Learn about the importance of balancing a passion for the outdoors with the demands of running a business and the critical role of a strong leadership team in navigating tough times.

Hear fascinating stories about working with influential figures in the industry, and gain insights into the strategies that drive success in outdoor retail.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a retail professional, or someone considering a career in this vibrant sector, this video offers valuable perspectives on the past, present, and future of the outdoor retail industry.

Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders.

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00:00 Intro

01:22 Key moments

02:23 Infectious Outdoors

04:31 CCC

05:30 Retail action

07:05 Background

10:09 Private and Public Companies

11:34 Development through changes

14:49 Bring the expertise

17:06 People development & leadership

20:51 Key Takeaway

23:06 Broader range of consumers

24:10 Balance

27:24 Key influences

30:26 Coaching and Mentoring

32:48 Competitiveness

36:56 Setting the vision

40:05 Best & Worst

43:05 Sustainability

45:04 Learning from mistakes

46:33 Three pieces of advice

49:41 Last message to the team

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