Bicycle Retail Radio
The bicycle industry podcast you (literally) can’t afford to miss
The NBDA’s bicycle industry podcast brings retailers, vendors, advocates, and thought leaders to the mic for honest discussions about the latest issues facing retailers, while taking an in-depth look at the person within the profession. Content that proves relatable and thought producing, directed at exposing real-world tips and information to help retailers find success within the bicycle industry.
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Our listeners are dealers and retailers looking to scale their specialty retail bike business. We have steadily grown our audience in the years following our first episode in 2019.
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Retailer Spotlight – Bicycle Ranch Tucson
This episode’s guest is our friend Steve Morganstern, owner at Bicycle Ranch Tucson. We talk leveraging brand and awards to tell customers the story of “why us,” discuss the changing market and how shops can succeed with the right tools.
Bentonville Bike Fest / NBDA Retailer Summit – See you there!
The Bentonville Bike Fest is happening just days after the NBDA Retailer Summit. Giving retailers and suppliers a chance to spend multiple days not only networking but working in partnership. Kenny shares the importance of the two events aligning.
YouTube and Bicycles? We Know a Guy.
Justin Bolinger is no stranger to bike shop life. Ever since his parents opened a shop in the 1980's, his love of cycling has grown. Now, over 30 years later, he shares his years of expertise and passion through his YouTube channel I Know A Guy Bicycles.
NBDA News Hour – April 2024
We recap this month's resource "E Bike Hate, Legislation, and Liability for Amazon."
Basso. Enough – Ride Perfected
This episode’s guests are Alessandro Basso, Chief Executive Officer at Stardue Group. Stardue is the parent company of the brands Basso Bikes and Lee Cougan Mountain Bikes and Craig Steyn, country manager US of Basso Bikes.
Serving the Adaptive Cyclist
This episode’s guest is Brent Emery, co-owner of Emerys - a Wisconsin based bike store that adapts bikes to the needs of every rider. In this conversation we cover unique needs retailers should possess to best work with adaptive bicycles, whether it’s fit, customization, billing and more.
How IBD’s Can Partner With Bike Co-ops to Support the Cycling Community
This episode’s guests are Johnathan Youngman, Executive Director for Franklinton Cycle Works, and Erik Anderson, ED at Bikes for All People. In today’s episode they discuss their operations with John Robinson, President of Johnny Velo Bikes and how working together works better to serve their cycling community in Columbus, Ohio.
NBDA News Hour – March 2024
We recap this month's resource "Fear Mongering, Journalistic Malpractice, and a Welcoming Smile " in this episode.
Retailers Are Showroom and Service Partners
Listen and learn, how Gocycle, a hybrid direct model brand, is working with retailers as showroom and service partners, and how Eric himself sees the future of the supplier/retailer/consumer relationship.
Retailer Success and SRAM Field Guides
This episode’s guests are Micah Van Horn and Dan Jennings, from SRAM. SRAM excels in the bicycle industry, fostering retail success through top-notch products, education, advocacy, and unwavering passion. This conversation provides insights for bicycle retailers on how to foster success and optimize collaboration with SRAM.
Leveraging Social Media Marketing
This episode’s guest is Frances Abbott, NBDA Marketing and Content Creator. Frances has worked in marketing for the last 10+ years in a variety of B2B and D2C roles at agencies and internal agencies and is now partnered with NBDA. This episode focuses on social media tips for retailers. We hope you can take a handful of things if not at least one big idea or process change to implement in your shop.
NBDA News Hour – February 2024
The NBDA News Hour focuses on the news and articles contained within The Micromobility Reporter, getting a more in-depth view from a firsthand seat with the experts on the Human Powered Solutions team. We begin this episode with a discussion about deflation in the industry.
Retailer Spotlight – Hershey Cycles
Located in the sweetest place on earth, Hershey PA, Hershey Cycles is doing things a bit out of the ordinary. A growing customer base and unique philosophy on customer relations, service, and sales this shop is one to watch.
A Bridge Between Cyclists and Mechanics
Velotooler connects cyclists, bicycle brands, corporations, and bike fleets, with local skilled bike mechanics. Listen in and learn how they are working with Bicycle Retailers, mechanics, mobile retailers, and brands to offer quick booking, expert solutions and timely service.
Selling Socks
Known for quality, innovation, and style DeFeet is always in the hunt for success. This conversation is insightful, we give the listener more into the history of DeFeet, what's worked & what hasn't, what trends are here to stay, and what trends have come and gone....like those 3" ankle socks!?.....Tune-in as Shane shares retailer tips for sock sale success.