Channel Mastery - Ep. 62: Ashley and Jeremy Dakan, Owners of Pine Needle Mountaineering

People are doing a lot of talking about what the “new” retail experience is going to be. Ashley and Jeremy Dakan are building it. As owners of a 43-year old specialty retail institution in my hometown of Durango, Colorado, the Dakans are adding a second store to their portfolio. While I’m thrilled to highlight a local shop and their grand plans for expansion, the ideas in this episode are universal.

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american mountain guides association announces angela hawse as new board of directors president

The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), an educational non-profit dedicated to supporting and furthering the profession of American mountain guiding, has named veteran guide and industry leader Angela Hawse as President of its Board of Directors. Hawse brings more than 35-years of guiding experience to the position, as well as her experience as a business owner (Chicks Climbing and Skiing), educator and leader.

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Channel Mastery - Ep. 59: Ben Carcio, CEO and founder of Promoboxx

Ben Carcio grew up working in his parents’ package store (or liquor store, for those us not from the Northeast). What did he realize – beyond, of course, the fringe benefits of cheap beer for his college buddies? Brands, sales reps, retailers: We’re all in this together.

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Channel Mastery - Ep. 58c: Mike Massey, Locally

The conversations in this 3-part episode ask the fundamental question: Why is the Amazon marketplace OK for the outdoor markets, but Walmart’s marketplace is not? John, Mike and Carter provide nuanced and informed opinions that may surprise you. Enjoy!

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Channel Mastery - Ep. 58b: Carter Jensen, Amazon & Walmart

The conversations in this 3-part episode ask the fundamental question: Why is the Amazon marketplace OK for the outdoor markets, but Walmart’s marketplace is not? John, Mike and Carter provide nuanced and informed opinions that may surprise you. Enjoy!

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Channel Mastery - Ep. 58: John McCoy

The conversations in this 3-part episode ask the fundamental question: Why is the Amazon marketplace OK for the outdoor markets, but Walmart’s marketplace is not? John, Mike and Carter provide nuanced and informed opinions that may surprise you. Enjoy!

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