NBDA: Bicycle Retail Radio

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Ryan McFarland, Founder of Strider Bikes and All Kids Bike. Ryan is an entrepreneur with a passion for biking and motorsports. In 2007, he founded Strider Bikes in his garage. Today, the balance bike company has sold nearly 4 million bikes worldwide. Strider creates and inspires future generations of riders by giving children as young as six months old the best first-bike experience. Strider Bikes revolutionized the bike’s design to develop a child’s balance first and pairs each balance bike with a proven learn-to-ride process. Children around the globe are starting on a Strider Bike and learning the art of two-wheeling – before they’re out of diapers. Listen in and learn how you as a retailer can work with Strider to get kids started early into our sport. This episode’s special guest host is Chad Pickard, NBDA Board Member and Owner of Spoke N Sport. Support the show

Send us a text7 Tips for Higher Retail Holiday Sales Using your Email List and Social MediaSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Spinks, PR & Brand Specialist for QuietKat Off-Road Electric Bicycles. Born and raised in Vail, Colorado, Spinks has a decorated past in the outdoor recreation and hospitality industries. A diverse background featuring top level customer service and product innovation, Spinks has been a driver of brand performance. Founded in 2013 in Eagle, Colorado, QuietKat is the leader in off-road electric bikes for hunting, fishing, camping, and exploring the great outdoors. QuietKat has seen incredible growth and has since been acquired by Vista Outdoor in 2021. As e-bikes allow for diversity of rider and purpose, this is a brand to watch. Listen in and learn more about e bikes for the great outdoors and how as retailers we can play a role in the future of getting more people on bikes with electrified access to the outdoors.Support the show

Send us a textA Black Friday Poem for the Bicycle RetailerSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Don DiCostanzo, Founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bicycles. Founded in 2008, Pedego is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five-year warranty. A complete line of 19 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Selected as 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific Southwest, Don spent over 20 years leading innovative products and programs for the automotive industry, prior to founding Pedego. As the CEO of Pedego, he makes quality, innovation, and customer service happen every day and he makes good on his company’s goals to delight Pedego customers and assist Pedego dealers to be successful.Support the show

Send us a textMake the most of the holiday seasonSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guests are Eduardo Silva and Charlotte Herzenberg, co-owners of Carbon Bike Specialists, a top-of-the-line facility in Essex, NY, specializing in carbon bike repair, customization, and paint restoration. The state-of-the-art facility opened in July 2022. Eduardo was formally the head technician at Carbon Bike Repair in the UK, the leading carbon repair company in Europe. Carbon Bike Specialists has repaired over 10,000 bikes and never has had one come back. With a passion for sustainability and cycling, both Charlotte and Eduardo are partnering with bicycle retailers across the US to spread the word on how carbon can be safely repaired.Support the show

Send us a textTop 6 reasons you should be texting your customersSupport the show

Send us a textThe Nosh is nourishment, a little bicycle industry food for the soul, it might leave you feeling full and content at the end, or hungry and asking for more. We hope it just hits you right on leaving you feeling positive, confident, inspired, and thankful. Thankful for this wonderful industry that we get to love, work, and play in. The Nosh is a monthly episode featuring NBDA President Heather Mason and Development Director Rachelle Schouten discussing life, work, relationships, and their take on the latest industry news. Sharing highlights from this past month's virtual member events and collective retailer advice. In this episode they are joined by Wiley Mosley, Central and South Texas Giant Bicycles Account Executive to talk about the Giant brand, retailer experience, and some feedback from his personal interactions with so many retailers.Support the show

Send us a textThe Importance of Selling Accessories.Support the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Davide Giardini, Marketing Director at Full Cycle Bikes, Colorado Multisport, & The Tune Up Bar. Full Cycle is the oldest bike shop in Boulder, and it is still to this day independently owned by one owner. Colorado Multisport, inside Full Cycle, is a specialty triathlon store that is world renowned for the list of triathlon Olympians and world champions that walk through its doors. The Tune Up Tavern & Espresso, also located inside Full Cycle, is a full-service bar (think cocktails, beers, wine) and coffee shop. Having won many local awards in recent years for their efforts, Full Cycle transformed their communities, bringing passion filled events, cycling energy, and connecting the industry at large to the local rider.  An Italian native, Davide has a unique combination of international experience in the endurance sports world, combining a decade of sales and marketing and business development, with half a decade as a world’s top 10 professional triathlete, AND as

Send us a textWays to Make Your Store a Place Employees LoveSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Robert Dennis, National Sales Manager at Okai Bicycles. OKAI has a rich tradition of delivering top-notch micro-mobility solutions with a multinational team carrying more than a decade of experience serving the industry. Thanks to exceptional capabilities in designing, R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, testing and customer service, OKAI has built a commanding market presence in Europe and North America as one of the world's largest e-scooter and e-bike manufacturers. Okai is dedicated to solving the “first and last mile” transportation gap with high-quality, high-performance electric bikes and scooters acknowledged as best in their industry, also with the important safety certifications. Listen in as we get to know Robert, the brand, and discover all the ways Okai is working to ​​wow your customers with sleek design, durable quality, and affordable price. Support the show

Send us a text5 tips for selling an e bike. Provided by AventonSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Corbin Smith, CEO of Unified Bike Co. Unified is a dealer-centric bike company that is in the business to make running bike shops easier and more profitable. Bike shops are at the center of every decision they make and will always be that way. Offering high quality mountain bikes, urban bikes, e-bikes, components, and branded apparel, this is one company to keep an eye on. Offering the best warranty in the game, Unified Bike Co is focused on a strong retailer working relationship, attracting top dealers across the US. Listen in as we get to know Corbin, the brand, and why you need to head over to the website and click become a dealer today.Support the show

Send us a textHow to Increase Your In-Store SalesSupport the show

Send us a textThis episode’s guest is Ryan Atkinson, President and Co-Owner of SmartEtailing, a company committed to the success of local independent bicycle retailers by providing software and services that help them effectively compete in an evolving retail environment. SmartEtailing provides website, marketing, and data solutions exclusively in the cycling industry. A year ago, the company expanded their capabilities into business intelligence and marketing automation by merging with Retail Toolkit.  In this episode, we chat with Ryan about the current landscape of sales, dive into some news headlines and data, and catch up with him regarding SmartEtailing and Retail Toolkit, the company, people, and future. Before we close out, we will once again engage with him in an NBDA member-submitted Q&A session.Previous episode with Ryan Atkinson: https://nbda.com/ryan-atkinson-president-and-co-owner-of-smartetailing/Support the show

Send us a textWays to keep customers coming back, before they even leave the store!Support the show

Send us a textThe Nosh is a monthly feature featuring NBDA President Heather Mason and Development Director Rachelle Schouten discussing life, work, relationships, and their take on the latest industry news. Sharing highlights from this past month's virtual member events and collective retailer advice. In this episode they are joined by Johnny Gibson and Daniel Matthews from The Biking Market. The Biking Market is a global multi-vendor marketplace that connects consumers, bicycle retailers and bicycle suppliers. With a mission to help make bicycles and other cycling products more accessible and affordable for consumers, while helping bicycle businesses increase their sustainability. Listen in as we discuss how retailers can interact with The Biking Market.  Support the show

Send us a textTurn your customers into store ambassadorsSupport the show