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Running Retail
Best Running Stores
Community Engagement
Running Specialty Channel
Running Niche
Mizuno
Running Specialty Stores
Running Events
Altra
Charm City Run
Pacers Running
Running Community
Shoe Fit Process
Running
Retail Industry
Public Health
Os1st
Varsity Sports
Snail's Pace
Fleet Feet

Lively discussions about the run specialty business.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes13Founded6 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Co-Host Chris Farley of Pacers shares his top 5 tips for getting the most out of TRE and some of them will surprise you. Elle Cheung of Gazelle Sports, winner of a Running Industry Diversity Coalition Scholarship to TRE, discusses how her store trans... more

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

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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
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Bob Dyer
Co-owner of Running Niche
Running Niche
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Jennifer Henderson
Co-owner of Running Niche
Running Niche
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Drew Magaha
Marketing Manager at Mizuno
Mizuno
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Chris Brewer
Senior Director at Mizuno Running
Mizuno
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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
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Joe Larrinco
Owner of Snail's Pace
Snail's Pace
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Hosts

Mark Sullivan
Host of lively discussions surrounding the running specialty business, sharing insights from his extensive experience in the industry.
Chris Farley
Co-host of topics related to the running specialty business, providing engaging insights and perspectives from his role as a store owner.

Reviews

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

    Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -chadp
    United States5 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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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and expert insights that drive interest in running specialty retail. There is excitement for future episodes, indicating a strong community around the content.

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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 explore the nuances of the running specialty business, providing listeners with valuable insights into the retail dynamics within the running community. Topics often cover challenges and successes faced by running store owners, innovative marketing strategies, and discussions about community engagement in various global contexts. Listeners can expect a mix of expert industry interviews and personal anecdotes that highlight the emotional connections people have with running, making this content both informative and relatable for anyone interested in the retail aspect of sports and running.

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

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