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Voices from The BenchFrom the 40th Lab Day 2025 Part 1 with Vicki Thomas, Becky Tyre, and Katie Rinaldo & Mandy ArenaThanks to the AMAZING people at exocad, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!
Has it been a year already?!!? Just a few weeks ago Elvis (sadly without Barb) set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom at the 40th LMT Lab Day Chicago. Many conversations were recorded over the weekend and we decided to start the collection with 4 past guests that have come back...2025-03-101h 03
How did it make sense?Ep.11 – Becky Ray. You put your body under a suspended vehicle to change a tyreIn this episode, I am joined by Becky Ray, founder of Culture Kick, to explore how context, culture, and unseen dynamics lead to decisions that might, on the surface, seem irrational.
Becky shares a gripping story of a technician working under an unsupported load, leading to a devastating injury. Together we unpack how systemic pressures, missing processes, and organizational norms shaped the conditions that led to the event. We challenge the "should have, could have" judgments that dominate early narratives and highlight the importance of curiosity and non-judgmental inquiry in discovering actionable insights.
If you’ve...2025-01-1034 min
One Last Late-Night Talk ShowBrains, Looks & Tyre Lever (w/ Jason Rout, Jaye Weatherburn & Trevor Scott)Yoda Libre (Alexander Krause) sits down with Frank Barfly (Jason Rout), Becky Malecky (Jaye Weatherburn) & Tony Winchester (Trevor Scott) to discuss the number 73. Plus, Yoda learns clever wordplay gets you out of lent, the best episodes of Cheers have Frasier, and that a father leaves watches to inherit.2024-07-281h 09
Water Cooler Politics w/ Chris ArpsHouse Committee Assignments, War in China and Memphis ShootingChris starts the new year with some changes in the format of Water Cooler Politics. Why did Speaker McCarthy remove Congressmen Schiff and Swalwell and what is in play in a potential removal of Congresswoman Omar.Are we at risk of war with China in 2025? What are the risks?Last week the arrest video of Tyre Nichols was released. What should happen next and what shouldn't?
2023-01-3115 min
Water Cooler Politics w/ Chris ArpsHouse Committee Assignments, War in China and Memphis ShootingChris starts the new year with some changes in the format of Water Cooler Politics. Why did Speaker McCarthy remove Congressmen Schiff and Swalwell and what is in play in a potential removal of Congresswoman Omar.Are we at risk of war with China in 2025? What are the risks?Last week the arrest video of Tyre Nichols was released. What should happen next and what shouldn't?
2023-01-3115 min
Zora's DaughtersS2, E13 No Body is NormalSometimes it's love and light, sometimes it's love and light that ass up! In this episode, we're joined by founder, inventor, and curator Adero Knott to discuss accessibility, disability, technology, and the ableist joke Chris Rock made that got him slapped at the Oscars.
What's the Word? Accessibility. We define the term, explain how we prioritize accessibility, discuss its connection to disability justice, and talk about norms and how they harm all of us.
What We're Reading. "Engineered Inequity" in Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code by Ruha Benjamin. Technology is o...2022-03-301h 27
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast50. An Interview with Becky Tyre: Master Visual Merchandising Consultant & Host of Retail Details PodcastOn the 50th episode of the Savvy Shopkeeper podcast, I interviewed the retail equivalent of a household name: Becky Tyre. Known for her incredible skill as a visual merchandising consultant, she’s also the host of the Retail Details podcast. She shared what she’s seen retailers do well during the pandemic, two simple changes to make our stores more accessible, and her best tips for attending large market events. Be sure to listen in and soak up all of her wisdom! For show notes and links to Becky’s blog, Instagram, and podcast, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode50 ...2020-11-2640 min
Speaking Of GiftsTinder for Retailers And Other Retail DetailsListen in as the GDA editors discuss the latest news, including recent acquisitions, tariff updates and a dating-like app for store owners. Plus, discover the latest out-of-this-world gift trends and hear from Becky Tyre, owner of the Retail Details blog, about community-owned stores and an exciting new retail podcast. Sponsored by Mud Pie2019-07-0800 min
Voices from The BenchLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Preview: Behind the scenes with Jenny Abbott-Cole & Becky TyreWe have a special treat this week. As most of us prepare for LMT Lab Day Chicago in February, Barb and Elvis wanted to talk to the ones that pull off this massive event every year. Jenny Abbott-Cole & Becky Tyre from LMT magazine tell us about what it takes to pull off such a fantastic event. These two ladies have a huge job to do and every year it seems to go off with out a hitch. If you haven’t already registered for this FREE event. Do it now.
LMT Lab Day Chicago February 21 to 23
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Tell Me Something Good About RetailBecky Tyre, Founder of Retail Details On A Love For Independent Retail [Episode 117]Bob Phibbs interviewed Becky Tyre, Founder and editor of the Retail Details blog and a Contributing Editor at Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine. She is a shop local advocate and specializes in visual merchandising. She talks about merchandising a pocket of your store that is Instagramable, clutter comes not just from poor buying but also poor fixtures and your need to collaborate with local makers or national companies for unique items that drive margin.2018-09-1527 min