PODCAST · business
The Grassroots Podcast
by Dana Howe
Welcome to The Grassroots Podcast where we talk outdoor industry business, independent outdoor specialty retailers, and brands. Join Grassroots Vice President, Dana Howe, as she brings you engaging and insightful conversations with outdoor industry retail leaders, brand leaders, and subject matter experts.
Episodes
-
Episode #15: The Public Lands Policy Problem: Advocacy, Economy, and the Future of Outdoor Access
On this episode of The Grassroots Podcast, Grassroots Vice President and host, Dana Howe explores the complex world of public lands policy with Rebecca Gillis from The Conservation Alliance and Jake Dickerson, co-owner of Wild Iris Mountain Sports. This conversation examines how political…
more -
Episode #14: The Future is Bright
In this episode of the Grassroots Podcast, host Dana Howe is joined by Hannah Mathews, of the Futurists Project, and Peyton Short, a recent Futurists grad. Together, we dive into how the Futurists Project is reshaping professional development in the outdoor industry by fostering purpose-driven...
-
Episode #13: The Good Sales Rep
In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the featured story from our recent Grassroots Stories issue, "The Good Sales Rep," with Kurt "The General" Smith, owner of Top Gun Sales Agency. Kurt shares his journey from professional climber to seasoned sales rep, his insights on how the industry…
more -
Episode #12: Get Ready for Connect - Your Guide to Making the Most of Kansas City!
On this episode of The Grassroots Podcast, Host Dana Howe, dives into everything you need to know for Connect November 10-14, 2024 in Kansas City. Tune in as the Grassroots Events Team, Maggie and Chelsea, join Dana to cover the essentials: from attendance stats and appointment schedules to prep...
-
Episode #11: Responsible Sustainable Retail
In this episode of the Grassroots Podcast, host Dana Howe dives into responsible business practices and sustainability in outdoor retail with Bryan Wolf from Roads Rivers and Trails (RRT) and Chris Enlow from Future Scapes Consulting. We explore RRT's ongoing journey to become a BCorp and their…
more -
Episode #10, Part 2: Cascade Designs & Patagonia Field Trips with Fletcher & Sven
In part 2 of Episode 10, we dive deep into one of our organization's core values: learning and collaboration. One of the ways we champion this value is through our highly anticipated in-person Education Day, held annually the day before Connect kicks off. In Reno, the Connect Education Day, held…
more -
Episode #10, Part 1: Mayor Dave Polivy, Tahoe Mountain Sports & Local Intel
In this episode, we dive into the world of outdoor specialty retail and civic engagement with Dave Polivy, the founder of Tahoe Mountain Sports and Mayor of Truckee, CA. Dave shares his journey of founding Tahoe Mountain Sports, evolving from an exclusive e-commerce business to now two thriving...
-
Episode #9: The Fight for Fair Fees: Small businesses & credit card processing
Credit card processing fees (swipe fees) are typically ranked in Grassroots Retailer's top 4 expenses, just behind cost of goods sold, payroll, rent/mortgage. In fact, swipe fees cost American businesses approximately $165 billion annually. Swipe fees are also an expense where retailers have no...
-
Episode #8: 2Pfast, 2Furious: Pfas & the Industry in 2024
Join Dana Howe and Gabe Maier as they dive back into the hot topic of Pfas in the Outdoor Industry. Together with expert guest James Pollack, they expand on the basics covered in Episode #3, exploring what retailers need to know and do to navigate the Pfas landscape in 2024 and beyond. From...
-
BONUS Episode: Industry Retail & Sales Pros Talk Meeting Prep with Dana Davis & Dana Caraway
In this exclusive October bonus episode, Dana Howe sits down with industry experts Dana Caraway and Dana Davis to dive into the essentials of meeting preparation as we step into a new buying, selling, and planning cycle. Whether you're a retailer gearing up for a buying event, a sales pro hitting...
-
Episode #6: Connect Prep
Gear up for Connect with our events team, Maggie Perrault and Chelsea Flynn, who have your guide to the upcoming show! In this episode, we break down the essential Education Day & Discovery Marketplace events, happy hours and show special events, as well as, the nitty gritty details on hotels,...
-
Episode #5: Resale Therapy
The national resale market is set to reach a whopping $23 billion by the end of 2023, and we're excited to dive into how specialty retailers are embracing secondhand gear and resale in their outdoor specialty businesses. In this episode of The Grassroots Podcast, we chat with Todd & Megan Frank...
-
Episode #4: Preseason Perspectives: Where retailers are right now and much more
On this episode of The Grassroots Podcast, we speak with expert inventory manager, open to buy specialist and specialty retail consultant, Carrie Watson of Outside Looks and President of Grassroots Gabe Maier. If you are a retailer rep or brand and have been curious about how retailers are doing...
-
Episode #3: PFAS (Forever Chemicals): What to know and why you should care
Episode Description: PFAS, AKA Forever Chemicals are a class of chemicals that don't naturally break down and are found in many of the products that we produce and that consumers purchase at retail in the outdoor industry. We're diving into this topic at Grassroots because it is going to have a…
more -
Episode #2: Grassroots Connect … the Fun Stuff!
This episode is an insider’s look at all the extra-curricular activities surrounding the upcoming Grassroots Connect show (June 11-15; Knoxville, Tenn), including Education Day, the Discovery Marketplace, the annual service project, lunch & learn film screenings and more. Grassroots experts in…
more -
Episode #1: Grassroots Connect: What to expect, how to prepare, and ways to get the most from this key spring event
This short and lively conversation taps into the expertise of Gabe Maier (Grassroots president) and Dana Howe (Grassroots director of membership and education) for a quick overview on key stats and recommended strategies for getting the most out of the upcoming Grassroots Connect show (June…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Grassroots Podcast where we talk outdoor industry business, independent outdoor specialty retailers, and brands. Join Grassroots Vice President, Dana Howe, as she brings you engaging and insightful conversations with outdoor industry retail leaders, brand leaders, and subject matter experts.
HOSTED BY
Dana Howe
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Grassroots Podcast have?
The Grassroots Podcast currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Grassroots Podcast about?
Welcome to The Grassroots Podcast where we talk outdoor industry business, independent outdoor specialty retailers, and brands. Join Grassroots Vice President, Dana Howe, as she brings you engaging and insightful conversations with outdoor industry retail leaders, brand leaders, and subject matter...
How often does The Grassroots Podcast release new episodes?
The Grassroots Podcast has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Grassroots Podcast?
You can listen to The Grassroots Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Grassroots Podcast?
The Grassroots Podcast is created and hosted by Dana Howe.
URL copied to clipboard!