Independent Thinking Podcast

Independent Thinking Podcast

A podcast on, and for, the Independent retail channel, created by Nationwide Marketing Group.

Episodes

263. New Vendor Opportunity in Barstools and Outdoor Living with Armen Living

November 25, 2025 • 8 mins
Listen and learn about the benefits of partnering with Armen Living to add barstools and outdoor furniture to your product mix for maximum ROI.
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262. Leaning Into Data, Leadership Insight, and Relationship Building with Kyle Mirka of Allen & Petersen in Anchorage, Alaska

November 18, 2025 • 12 mins
Tune in for key insights on data-driven decision making, navigating business partnerships, and developing strong relationships with customers, peers, and vendors.
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261. The Value of Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunities with Patricia Nielsen, VP of The Furniture Gallery

November 11, 2025 • 12 mins
Tune in to hear more about the benefit of engaging in NMG's Regional Councils, attending PrimeTime, and taking advantage of time with industry peers.
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260. Building Relationships and Investing in Community with Tim Klanke of Big Red Appliance

November 4, 2025 • 18 mins
Hear real-life examples on the value of building relationships and giving back in the independent retail appliance and mattress space.
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259. Digital Campaign Strategy to Acquire New Customers with PJ Orsini of Orsini’s

October 28, 2025 • 13 mins
Listen to this episode to learn more about digital strategies that attract new customers and the power of data and peer-to-peer connection.
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258. Building a Family Legacy with Angela Warner of Warners’ Stellian

October 21, 2025 • 18 mins
Tune in to learn more about NMG member Warners' Stellian Appliances, a multi-location and multi-generational independent retail business.
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257. Whole Person Virtual Care: A Smarter Employee Benefit for Independent Retailers

July 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Learn more about Whole Person Virtual Care, a virtual medicine practice that solves the access and cost issues in today's healthcare system with on-demand care provided by ER-trained and currently practicing doctors, RNs, nurse practitioners, PAs, and care coordinators.
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256. An Overview of NMG Gives, Featuring Destination Hope, No Child Hungry, and Smile Together

July 1, 2025 • 11 mins
Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's philanthropic efforts, with a purpose to uplift and transform the lives of children in need around the globe through local activations.
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255. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of eXchange, an NMG Competitive Analysis Tool

June 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Learn more about the eXchange platform over the past 10 years and a new feature recently released for Nationwide Marketing Group members.
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254. What’s Next for OneShop? How Data and Feedback Drive New Features

June 17, 2025 • 11 mins
Learn more about Nationwide Marketing Group's proprietary digital solution, designed specifically for Independent retailers.
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253. A Look at the New Ford Pro Fleet and Purchase Program for NMG Members

June 10, 2025 • 11 mins
Tune in to hear details on Ford Pro services, including a fleet management program, software tracking solutions, repair services, purchasing, and more.
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252. How Sherwood’s Encore Effortless Mattress Delivers Exclusive Innovation and Fills a Key Product Gap

June 3, 2025 • 11 mins
Jeff Rose, VP of Furniture, Bedding & Outdoor for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) sits down with Tim Riezinger of Sherwood to share the backstory of Effortless and how this under $1,000 non-branded mattress was designed to be a champion for Members needing a product to fill that void.
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251: How Podium and OneShop Are Transforming Retail: AI, Automation & Growth Tools for NMG Members

May 27, 2025 • 19 mins
Sr. Marketing Manager for Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG), Lauren Hylarides, sat down with Melisa Monroe of Podium to talk about how Podium products solve retailers major pain points, including time, staffing, marketing, and lead generation.
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250: King Koil’s Christina Espinoza with NMG’s Jeff Rose

May 20, 2025 • 7 mins
NMG's Jeff Rose sits down with Christina Espinoza to learn more about the King Koil's latest products and innovations — including the Intimate Collection and much anticipated Smart Life program.
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249: A Farewell from Longtime Podcast Host Rob Stott

May 20, 2025 • 2 mins
Longtime host of the Independent Thinking Podcast, Rob Stott, shares a farewell message to listeners, with news about the future of the podcast.
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248: Paying a Visit to DMI and Their Massive New Warehouse

February 4, 2025 • 22 mins
DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what trends the organization is tracking, and how members of both NMG and DMI can benefit from the groups' partnership.
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247: Synchrony Sets the Stage for What Retailers Should Expect, and How to Succeed, in 2025

January 28, 2025 • 29 mins
Before we get too deep into the calendar year, we wanted to take some time to sit down with Synchrony Financial to help set the stage for 2025. Dave Marsh, general manager for the brand, dives into some of the more important economic indicators as well as the programs and services retailers should tap into to be successful in the new year.
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246: A Year-End Economic Recap, a Brief Look Ahead, and Deep Dive Into Waterfall Programs with Wells Fargo

December 10, 2024 • 27 mins
With the end of the year fast approaching, we take a moment – with the help of Wells Fargo's Steve Jermier – to look back at how the retail industry (and economy) ultimately performed in 2024, and look ahead to next year. Steve also gives an overview on the resources available to set retailers up for success in the new year, including waterfall programs.
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245: Experience Running Retail and as a Vendor Partner Makes Adam Fain’s New Role at NMG the Perfect Fit

December 3, 2024 • 34 mins
It can be difficult to truly understand what it means to run an independent retail business unless you've actually been in the trenches and done the dirty work. Same could be said about working on the manufacturing side of the business, if we're being fair. Adam Fain, who recently joined the NMG field team, has experience on both sides of the business and brings that unique perspective to the group and our members.
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244: EDSTV Opens Their Doors and Sheds Light on an Evolving Business

November 26, 2024 • 32 mins
To remain in business for nearly 40 years in the electronics and custom integration space, a business needs – and its people – need to understand what it means to evolve and adapt. That's exactly what Jim Fossile, owner of EDSTV in the suburbs of Philadelphia, has done in a variety of ways.
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