
The Doing Business in Bentonville Podcast
To create an ecosystem that connects leaders of all kinds – industry, community, student, educational, civic, investment and entrepreneurial – to help overcome Omnichannel Retail barriers through exclusive, insight-rich content.
Episodes
99 episodes
Ep. 99 - The Art of Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Lessons from 35 Years in Business
Trust, time, and transparency form the backbone of the most successful business partnerships in retail. Drawing from 35 years of working together, Terry Trofholz and host Deanah Baker unpack what makes supplier-retailer relationship...
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Ep. 98 - Every Brand Deserves Its Day: How Data and AI Are Democratizing Digital Marketing
The digital marketing landscape has transformed dramatically, with brands pivoting from traditional tactics to sophisticated digital strategies across platforms like email, social media, search, and retail media. But how can brands—especially s...
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Ep. 97 - Building a Retail Giant: Inside Sam Walton's Legendary Saturday Meetings
Four Walmart veterans with a combined 126+ years of experience gather to reveal how the legendary Saturday Morning Meeting became the cultural cornerstone that transformed American retail forever.The conversation feels like stepping int...
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Ep. 96 - Retail Transformation: Five Decades of Industry Insights with Terry Trofholz
Terry Trofholz takes host Deanah Baker on a fascinating journey through five decades of retail evolution, offering rare insights from both sides of the desk—as buyer and seller—during some of the most transformative periods in American commerce...
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Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Meet Generation Alpha – children born after 2010 who are already reshaping retail landscapes globally. In this eye-opening conversation with Madison McBride, senior analyst at McMillanDoolittle and member of the Young Ebeltoft Group, we uncover...
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Ep. 94 - Silicon Valley Meets Small Town: Global Innovation in Bentonville
Bentonville, Arkansas has become an unexpected hub for global supply chain innovation. At the Plug and Play event downtown, innovators, corporate leaders, and venture capitalists gather to tackle some of the industry's most pressing challenges....
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Ep. 93 - Break into Walmart: The Expert’s Blueprint with Lane Carruth
Are you ready to learn how to successfully sell your products on Walmart's extensive marketplace? This episode features insightful discussions with Lane Carruth from SellCord as we unravel the secrets to getting your products into one of the la...
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Ep. 92 - AI-Powered Learning: The Last Mile of Workforce Training
What happens when you combine cutting-edge AI with proven learning science? Sasha Seymour, a former UNC basketball walk-on turned entrepreneur, reveals how his company Learn to Win is revolutionizing workforce training across industries.
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Ep. 91 - How to Win in Retail Media: Insights from Chris Sheldon
Dive into the world of e-commerce with Chris Sheldon, a veteran in retail media, as he explores the complexities of omnichannel strategies and global expansion. This episode covers crucial insights from his work at Podia, focusing on how busine...
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Ep. 90 - Apparel to Omnichannel: Walmart Veteran Deanah Baker's Journey
Walmart retail veteran Deanah Baker steps into a new role at Doing Business in Bentonville, bringing three decades of transformational leadership experience to the podcast. As the former Senior Vice President of Omni-Channel Merchan...
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Ep. 89 - Unlocking Retail Media Advertising with AdFury
Retail is undergoing an exhilarating transformation, largely driven by the integration of omnichannel strategies and advanced technology. Entrepreneurial partners JS Bull and Eric Howerton join host Andy Wilson to highlight how busi...
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Ep. 88 - Adaptive Retail: The Future of Shopping
Dive into the new era of adaptive retail in our latest episode, where we explore how the pandemic has reshaped the retail landscape and consumer expectations. Join Scott Benedict and his guest Andy Wilson as they delve into Walmart's groundbrea...
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Ep. 87 - JB Hunt's 360 Box: Freight's Future Beyond Traditional Trucking
Supply chains are the backbone of effective business operations, and understanding this complex system can greatly benefit any professional in the industry. In this engaging episode featuring Nick Gowen, Vice President of 360 Box at JB Hunt, we...
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Ep. 86 - Repurposing the Old: New Age Warehousing Insights with Brendan Howell
DBB's Andy Wilson sits down this week with Brendan Howell, the visionary behind a movement to reshape the warehousing industry with an innovative model that promises flexibility and efficiency.Forget about long-term leases; Brendan discu...
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Ep. 85 - Transforming Retail with Electronic Shelf Labels
Unlock the future of retail with our insightful Digital Front Door discussion featuring Alex Walderman and Tim McCracken from the Solum Group. Discover how electronic shelf labels are reshaping the shopping landscape by bridgi...
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Ep. 84 - Empowering High-Performance Teams: Leadership Lessons with Celia Swanson
Have you ever wondered how a shift towards servant leadership could revolutionize your team's performance? Let's take that thought further and explore the compelling world of high-performing teams with the guidance of Andy Wilson and g...
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Ep. 83 - Phil Shellhammer on Cultivating a New Wave of Innovators
Phil Shellhammer is back with Andy Wilson, and he's bringing some amazing insights from the University of Arkansas's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Get ready to hear about groundbreaking initiatives like the Greenhouse Outd...
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Ep. 82 - Maximizing Growth Potential through Smart Capital Solutions
Discover how access to capital can transform your business journey with insights from Rohit Mathur, CEO of Bridge Marketplace. Rohit joins Scott Benedict break down the barriers small and medium-sized businesses face in securing the ri...
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Ep. 81 - From Corporate Giants to Educating Future Leaders with Sam Dunn
Discover the transformative power of servant leadership with Sam Dunn, as he joins Andy Wilson to dive into a profound journey from the halls of Walmart to the classroom at BYU's Marriott School. Sam and Andy's conversation is a treasu...
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Ep. 80 - Revolutionizing Gig Economy Retail: Christian Crynes and Ken Drish on InstaWork's Tech-Driven Solutions
Discover how InstaWork is transforming the gig economy landscape with insights from Christian Crynes and Ken Drish, who are at the forefront of this innovative platform. What if retail businesses could solve high employee turnover with...
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Ep. 79 - The Corporate Compass: Guiding CEOs Through E-commerce and Beyond with Megan Marshall
Unlock the secrets to leading at the highest level with Megan Marshall of AIIR Consulting, who brings her expertise in executive coaching and organizational development to the latest episode of Doing Business in Bentonville. Andy Wilso...
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Ep. 78 - Sam Walton's Enduring Influence on Leadership and Culture at Walmart with Sam Dunn
When Sam Walton penned his now-legendary 1986 letter to his associates, he likely never imagined how it would echo through the decades, shaping the culture of a retail empire. Joining Andy Wilson to dissect this remarkable piece of corporate hi...
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Ep. 77 - Peggy Knight's Path to Retail Excellence and Strategic Growth
Join us on a journey through the aisles of retail wisdom with Peggy Knight, the mastermind behind Woodridge Retail Group's innovative strategies. Her heartfelt chat with Andy Wilson traverses her illustrious career, from her inception ...
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Ep. 76 - Jim Okamura on Navigating the Future of Marketplace Strategies
What if digital marketplaces could redefine the future of retail? Join DBB's Scott Benedict on the Digital Front Door for an enlightening conversation with Jim Okamura from McMillanDoolittle, as they unveil the transformative power of digital m...
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Ep. 75 - Revolutionizing Logistics One SKU at a Time Featuring Daniel Zagalowski
Ever wondered how that cereal box ends up on your breakfast table from across the country? This time, we're zooming in on the unsung hero of supply chains with Warp's co-founder and CEO, Daniel Zagalowski. As he wittily flaunts a Nordstrom shir...
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