Mentorship, Technology, and Transitions: Newton's True Value | Sponsored by Do it Best

Megan Menzer, a fourth-generation hardware store owner of Newton's True Value in Cherryvale, Kansas, shares her journey in the building industry and perspectives on mentorship, technology, and business transitions. Breaking barriers without even realizing it, she discusses how growing up watching her great-grandmother run their hardware store shaped her view that the industry has no gender limitations.• Fourth-generation hardware store owner whose family business started in 1924 in a small Kansas town• Never considered hardware as a "male's world" since her great-grandmother ran the store while her great-grandfather handled contracting• Created mentorship programs teaching basic skills beyond hardware knowledge, including face-to-face communication• Believes AI adoption is inevitable and will transform the industry at unprecedented speed• Values authentic human connections that will become even more important as technology advances• Appreciates industry networking opportunities that allow independent retailers to share knowledge• Recently transitioned from True Value to Do it Best, finding their member-focused approach refreshing• Represented the hardware industry during bankruptcy proceedings, gaining unexpected legal knowledgeReady to turn visibility into growth? Head to gritblueprint.com to learn more and book a call to talk about your growth strategy.Build 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