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Running Niche
Mizuno
Running Specialty Stores
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Altra
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Shoe Fit Process
Running
Retail Industry
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Hurricane Katrina
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Lively discussions about the run specialty business.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes12Founded5 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Family connections run through Episode 10 of Slingin’ Shoes which features interviews with Genie Beaver of West Stride in Atlanta and one of the founders of Altra, Brian Beckstead who remains an ambassador for the brand. Genie has a powerful connecti... more

Hear the story of how slinging bottles of Black Velvet in 7-11 led to Harry Chandler joining the run specialty business and ascending to leadership roles at Charlotte Running Company, the Running Industry Association, and the Running Industry Diversi... more

Episode 8 Under is a special golf celebration where we discuss The Skechers World Champions Cup, an international team competition featuring senior golfers from Europe, Asia and the United States.  Our guests include PGA Golfer Peter Jacobsen, sports... more

How much bigger can run specialty get?

We entertain two points of view. Industry analyst Matt Powell of Spurwink River caused a ruckus recently with comments on LinkedIn saying the run channel was not growing because it caters only to “elites.” Co-h... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin McHale
Senior Director of Run Specialty at Asics America
Asics America
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Niam Bell
Sales associate and lead trainer at Charlotte Running Co
Charlotte Running Co
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Bob Dyer
Co-owner of Running Niche
Running Niche
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Jennifer Henderson
Co-owner of Running Niche
Running Niche
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Drew Magaha
Marketing Manager at Mizuno
Mizuno
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Chris Brewer
Senior Director at Mizuno Running
Mizuno
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Three - Smooth Operators
Jenni Peters
Owner of Varsity Sports and marketing expert
Varsity Sports
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Two
Josh Higgins
President and co-founder of OS1st
OS1st
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Two
Joe Larrinco
Owner of Snail's Pace
Snail's Pace
Episode: Slingin' Shoes Episode Two

Hosts

Mark Sullivan
Host of entertaining discussions about the running specialty business, sharing insights from his experience in the industry.
Chris Farley
Co-host contributing diverse perspectives on retail and the running community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Ready for more!

    Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -chadp
    United States4 months ago
  • ✌️of the best humans in the industry

    I’m excited for future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jbrds_Mike
    United States5 months ago

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Apple Podcasts
#127
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#146
Hong Kong/Sports/Running

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Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Q: What are your future plans?
I would love to be in some sort of ownership in the future.
Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Q: How do you manifest that in your everyday work?
Every individual interaction with a customer is an opportunity to coach and help them, especially within Asics.
Slingin' Shoes Episode Four - The Best Of You
Q: When you first started, did you think this was going to be your long term career path?
I had no idea. I thought working at Potomac River and seeing some of the reps come through kind of just thought it looked like a cool gig.

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Engaging conversations focused on the nuances of the running specialty business provide listeners with valuable insights into the retail and marketing aspects of the sport. The discussions often feature interviews with key stakeholders in the industry, such as running store owners, marketing professionals, and representatives from prominent sports brands. Topics range from community engagement to product innovations, challenges faced by retail businesses, and strategies for enhancing customer experiences within the running community. The depth of industry knowledge and personal anecdotes shared by guests help create a vibrant atmosphere that appeals to both enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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2. Niam Bell
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5. Drew Magaha
6. Chris Brewer
7. Jenni Peters
8. Josh Higgins

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