Champions of Independents: Do it Best Group's Vision for Growth w/ CEO Dan Starr

Dan Starr, president and CEO of Do it Best Group, shares insights on strategic acquisitions, technology, and branding to help independent lumber yards and hardware stores thrive against big-box competition.• Discussing Do it Best's recent acquisition of True Value after many years of conversation between the companies• Spring Market in Orlando setting records with over 10,000 attendees from both Do it Best and True Value members• Scale matters in distribution, providing independents with competitive advantages through efficient warehousing and logistics• Technology and data analysis help identify not just what's selling but what's missing from inventory• De-risking lumber trading through futures and hedging strategies offered to members• Finding specialization in specific categories provides higher margins and customer loyalty• Building strong brands through consistent execution rather than just advertising• Social media presence should showcase both products and personality to distinguish from competitors• Servant leadership culture creates responsive customer service and genuine commitment to member successBuild Authority. Gain Visibility. Drive Growth.You do great work. The right people should know it.Grit Blueprint helps building industry companies and leaders build authority, increase visibility, earn trust, and turn that trust into revenue.📅 Book a Strategy CallReady to become more visible, more trusted, and easier to choose?https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/stefanie-couch📧 Join the NewsletterGet practical strategies and tools to build your authority, grow your visibility, and strengthen your business.https://421r60.share-na2.hsforms.com/2RMwQMXe2QLyk3sl9dv2gXQ🎥 Watch More Grit BlueprintSubscribe for honest conversations and growth strategies for the building industry.https://www.youtube.com/@stefaniecouch🚀 About Stefanie CouchStefanie Couch is the founder of Grit Blueprint and a third-generation building industry professional.Grit Blueprint helps manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service providers, and industry leaders build authority, grow visibility, and become unmistakable in their market.🔗Learn more: https://gritblueprint.comInstagram: @StefanieCouchOfficialLinkedIn: Stefanie Couch