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This week's flex is about going all in on small business. Happy Friday, listeners!

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This episode’s guest is Scott Roth, Founder & Director of Bike and Sol. Bike & Sol, a bicycle repair shop and non-profit organization, in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to helping people enjoy the ride of their lives. Whether you're looking for a new bike, need repairs, or want to learn how to ride, Bike & Sol is the place for you.

They also offer a variety of programs to help the community, such as bike safety classes and bike donations. Scott is a man on a mission, and I was thrilled to chat with him. Learn all about the history of Bike and Sol and how to create a more community-focused and mission-driven business.

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This week's Friday Flex is all about driving gift card sales.

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This episode's guest is Mark Egeland, General Manager and Partner at Catrike. Catrike is renowned for its innovative and high-quality recumbent trikes, proudly made in the USA.

In this episode, we discuss the fascinating history of Catrike, benefits and appeal of recumbent trikes, tips for retailers on selling recumbent trikes, how Catrike supports retailers with marketing and sales tools.

Tune in for valuable insights!

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This week's episode we're doing 6 Questions with Michael Keating of Tempo.

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In this episode, NBDA President Heather Mason sits down with Chase Wagstaff, founder of SNO-GO, to dive into the story behind the innovative snow bike company.

They discuss the origins of SNO-GO, its growth in the U.S. market, and the unique ways the company collaborates with bicycle retailers. Chase explains how partnering with SNO-GO can help retailers diversify their product offerings during the off-season and increase rental revenue.

Whether you’re looking for new sales opportunities or simply curious about the snow bike industry, this episode offers valuable insights for retailers eager to grow year-round.

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Did you miss the most recent Bicycle Industry Retailer & Supplier Best Practices Panel? This episode is the full panel audio.

The NBDA holds quarterly forum style meetings on Retailer & Supplier Best Practices. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel talks through an agenda on various topics.

All Forums are recorded and posted on the NBDA YouTube Channel.

Topics addressed:

• Supplier Health - inventory, dealer programs, sales channels, advertising, retailer relations
• Retailer Health- cash flow, operational expense, cost of doing business, vendor relations, sales training
• D2C & E Commerce
• Human Resources
• Ridership Numbers
• Marketing Cycling in General
• Change in Consumer Spending Habits

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This episode’s guest is Bill Schouman, VP of Sales at Quality Bicycle Products. As the largest distributor of bicycle products in North America, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) navigated the pandemic whiplash by staying true to its core values: Be a True Partner, Create Something Special, Deliver Greatness, Keep the Customer First and Act with Integrity.

Learn actionable insights through engaging discussion with an industry leader who vitally connects more than 5,500 independent bicycle retailers with the largest assortment of leading supplier brands.

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