NBDA: Bicycle Retail Radio
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. Get more at NBDA.com.
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Episodes
477 episodes
Make Your Store Speak Your Brand: Retail Design Flex - Episode 15
Why should customers do business with you?What makes your store unique?What is your brand story?Need help with your answers? This episode is for you.Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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1:22:25
NBDA News Hour April 2025
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 184
Get tips on how to bring people in for service NOW on this week's Friday Flex.
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Episode 31
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8:20
Behind the Scenes at BikeCo with Anthony Mikrut: Brand Highlights, Dealer Support, Warranty, and Growth
This episode’s guest is Anthony Mikrut, National Sales Manager at BikeCo, who takes us behind the scenes of the company and shares how they support independent bike dealers.We discuss BikeCo’s por...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 183
This week's Friday Flex focuses on service center profitability. Listen for some quick tips!
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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8:31
Intense: Building on a Legacy of Innovation
This episode’s guest is Mike Carr, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at INTENSE, to explore the brand's storied history of innovation and focus on building future success.From its humble begin...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 182
Did you miss our last Growing Ridership Panel? Listen to the recap on this week's Friday Flex.The NBDA is holding quarterly forum style meetings on Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic. The NBDA wishes to unite industry exp...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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1:11:27
How Bike Shops Can Succeed Using the EOS Model
In this episode, Tony Steward, owner of The Bike Lab, shares how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can help bike shop owners regain focus, bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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Technician Flex - Episode 11
If you would like your questions answered on the flex, you can write to the NBDA at any time with ANY questions about the bicycle service center, mechanics training, bicycle assembly, etc. Submit your questions and photos to heather@nbda.com
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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36:55
Bicycle Industry Retailer Focused E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel
The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet, discuss and address retailer risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance. Listen to our Decemb...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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1:35:00
The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 181
This week's Flex we're talking about Inventory Turn: what it is, and how you can implement it more in your store.
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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12:00
Modernizing Service Packages & Add-On Sales: Insight from SRAM
This episode’s guests are SRAM Technical Field Guide Sean Owen and Midwest Regional Manager Dan Jennings for an actionable discussion about service center add-on sales and modernizing service packages....
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 180
Our Friday Flex is a shorter episode with quick business tips for specialty bicycle retailers. This week Heather covers mastering inventory cycle counts in your bike shop.
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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9:21
NBDA News Hour - March 2025
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:07:09
The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 179
It's a quick hit Friday Flex covering key takeaways from our Consumer Research report!
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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9:54
State of the Canadian Bicycle Industry: Insights and Strategies for 2025
Today is a Bicycle Retail Radio recap of our State of the Canadian Bicycle Industry webinar.In case you missed it, listen in to this 60-minute webinar exploring the current state and future outlook of the Canadian bicycle industry. This ...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 178
How can you reinvest in your business by doing a simple clean up? Heather has some ideas.
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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8:33
Gearing Up for the 2025 Bentonville Bike Fest with Founder Kenny Belaey
Kenny Belaey, founder of Bentonville Bike Fest, joins us to discuss this year’s event, including the debut of E-Mobility Day, the NBDA Retailer Summit, and exciting new activities.He sha...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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Bike Central: Retail Design Flex - Episode 14
Introducing our first retailer guest on the Retailer Design Flex: Bike Central.Our Retailer Design Flex episode of Bicycle Retail Radio features Brian from Fixture Lab and NBDA President, Heather Mason as they tackle retailer flow and de...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:02:43
NBDA News Hour - February 2025
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:05:58
The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 177
Fall in love with the transaction increase efforts this week!
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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7:25
Legacy, Innovation, and Community: Christina Baanders-Decker of Midwest Cyclery
Christina B. Baanders-Decker, owner of Midwest Cyclery in Kansas City, shares her journey of running a family-owned bike shop for nearly a decade.We discuss the challenges of adapting to the changing cycling landscape, balancing passion ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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The Friday Retailer Flex - Episode 176
This episode NBDA President Heather Mason talks about what it means to "eat the frog" and how a crazy phrase can help transform productivity.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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7:47
Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic Panel
We held our first quarterly forum style meeting on Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic this past January. This week we're featuring the recording as the NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate bes...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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