Tell Me Something Good About Retail

Jon and Gila Kurtz, Founders of Dog Is Good, On Building A Brand From An Idea To Product [Episode 211]

Bob Phibbs interviewed Jon and Gila Kurtz, founders of Dog Is Good a pet products company based in Los Alamitos, CA. While attending SuiteWorld recently, they discussed taking their brand from concept to product, how they support their brick and mortar retailers, and staying focused on their goals. 

Apu Gupta, CEO of Curalate, On Social Commerce Mistakes and Opportunities [Episode 210]

Bob Phibbs interviewed Apu Gupta, CEO of Curalate who unpacks  the breadth of social commerce activities you need to engage in, the core need of understanding what is the problem that your social post is solving for your consumer, and the dangers of looking at shopping through the lens of last click attribution.

Joey Pointer, CEO of Fleet Feet, On Getting Everybody Onboard [Episode 209]

Bob Phibbs interviewed Joey Pointer, CEO of Fleet Feet who shares an inspiring story what he found one day on a run in the rain and how  their technology partner Volumental has given Fleet Feet's 176 stores an unprecedented ability to fit and sell shoes. He also shares what it takes to change the culture of a retailer.

Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight, On Going To Market Smarter [Episode 208]

Bob Phibbs interviewed Greg Petro, CEO, First Insight at Shoptalk in Las Vegas. Greg talks about how his company helps entrepreneurs go to market quicker - especially with HENRYS -  as well as his early days in retail as a buyer, and how racing cars helps him focus. 

Jonathan Treiber, CEO and Co-Founder of RevTrax, On Getting People Into Stores [Episode 207]

Bob Phibbs interviews Jonathan Treiber, CEO and Co-Founder, RevTrax . Jonathan talks about how his company gets bodies into stores to make purchases and how he learned at an early age, it's about somebody other than me first.

Ralph Simons, CEO of Tane, Says Clients Buy With Their Eyes, Then Their Wallets [Episode 206]

Bob Phibbs interviews Ralph Simons, CEO Tane luxury jewelry in Mexico. Ralph talks about the need for story telling - especially when selling luxury goods, how selling luxury is different and how much the salesperson can determine the client's buying choices. 

Jane Lu, CEO of Showpo, Says Being a Good Business Person Means Being a Good Problem Solver [Episode 205]

Bob interviews Jane Lu founder Showpo on switching gears from finance, starting a business in her parents’ garage in Australia, starting her online fashion brand, Showpo, and her legendary Instagram account as #thelazyCEO 

Matt Rhodus, Director & Industry Principal at NetSuite, Asks What Are You Arming The Associate With? [Episode 204]

Bob speaks with Matt Rhodus, Director & Industry Principal NetSuite about the new survey we conducted and the trends in retail pointing the way forward for retail in 2019. 

Nick Molnar, CEO Afterpay, On The Right Work Creates Entrepreneurial Spirit [Episode 203]

Bob interviews 28-yr old Nick Molnar, CEO of Afterpay. After starting in the jewelry business he co-founded a revolutionary reverse layaway program for Millennials now worth over $2 billion in just four short years.

Kevin Harwood, VP Technology at Outdoor Voices, Says Don't Be Scared Of A Crisis [Episode 202]

Bob interviews Kevin Harwood of Outdoor Voices who explains the brand's AR service that encourages shoppers to venture outdoors, how he jumped from agency work to OV and how investing his time early on paid big dividends.