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The Grit BlueprintDefying Expectations: Building Resilience in Male-Dominated Industries with Gina SchaeferGina Schaefer shares her journey from building a multi-million dollar hardware store chain to becoming a professional speaker, offering insights on overcoming self-doubt and breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.• No one thought Gina would succeed as a woman in the hardware industry, which created initial self-doubt that she had to overcome• Branding is more than logos and colors, it's about what people think about you when you're not in the room• Business development requires systematization, including targeting specific audiences rather than trying to appeal to everyone• Successful entrepreneurs must be prepared to fail, look stupid...
2025-06-2435 min
Bicycle For The EO MindACE in the Hole: ACE Hardware’s Gina Schaefer on Becoming an ESOPMeet Gina Schaefer, founder and former CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, and current CEO Craig Smith. Based in the Washington-Baltimore region, they are an ESOP of 13 brick and mortar hardware stores, generating roughly $50M in annual sales, which transitioned in 2021, creating over a hundred employee owners.Some takeaways:How an excited employee owner at New Belgium Brewery, and realizing employees paid $0 to become owners convinced Gina and her CFO husband Marc to choose an ESOP exitThe Hogan leadership assessment helped Gina zero in on change management as a key trait to find in her...
2025-03-2742 min
The Angel Next DoorExploring Unique Exit Strategies Using Employee Stock Ownership PlansWhat if the path to successful entrepreneurship isn't just about finding a compelling market idea, but also about crafting an intentional exit strategy that benefits an entire community? On this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we dive into an unconventional exit strategy that prioritizes employees and community sustainability. Marcia, our host, welcomes Gina Schaefer, a pioneering entrepreneur who transitioned her successful hardware store chain to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring her legacy and providing her team with a stake in the business – not to mention a nice payout for her and her family.Gi...
2025-03-0632 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsRe-Entry and Good Jobs: Building the Second Chances We All Believe InToday approximately 77 million Americans, or 1 in 3 adults have a criminal record. While not everyone represented in this statistic has experienced incarceration, it serves to highlight that the barriers formerly incarcerated people face finding quality jobs are far more commonplace than we might think. Many returning citizens, who worked for little or no pay while incarcerated, will struggle to find quality jobs after release. Discrimination against those with a record, restrictions on what occupational licenses are available to those with a record, existing debts, punitive court supervision policies, and lack of support to meet basic needs in areas such as...
2025-02-281h 25
Reforge Your Life with Joe RiveraEP 8: Hammering Down Stereotypes: Gina Schaefer's Toolbelt To SuccessAre you ready to discover how a series of setbacks can lead to an inspiring entrepreneurial journey and community impact? In this episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, join host Joe Rivera as he chats with the remarkable Gina Schaefer—an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and the force behind several successful hardware stores. delves into Gina's unique story of resilience and determination, highlighting how getting laid off three times propelled her to reforge her life by becoming an entrepreneur. Gain insights into how Gina turned challenges into opportunities, such as her experience of opening hardware stores in...
2025-02-2751 min
Typical Skeptic Podcast"Beyond the Veil: Paranormal & Mystical Storytelling w/ Gina Lynelle Schaefer!" - TSP # 1783ParanormalMystery #SupernaturalStories #GinaLynelleSchaefer #GhostlyEncounters #Otherworldly #HauntedHistory #EsotericWisdom #MysticalRealms #BeyondTheVeil #OtherworldlyTales #MetaphysicalExploration #OtherSide #DarkPhenomena #SpookyStories #OccultTruths #UnexplainedEvents*"The following podcast episode explores paranormal themes, supernatural phenomena, and mystical concepts. The views and opinions expressed by our guest, Gina Lynelle Schaefer, are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Typical Skeptic Podcast or its host. This discussion is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as factual evidence or professional advice.While we encourage open-minded exploration, listeners are advised to use their own discretion when interpreting paranormal claims, historical accounts, or supernatural...
2025-02-0655 min
Thinking Big: Mindset, Habits, and HacksFrom Layoff to Legacy: How Gina Schaefer Built a Community-Driven EmpireThis episode is sponsored by: Ready for an inspiring deep dive into entrepreneurship, second chances, and the power of building a business that truly changes lives? In this episode, I sit down with Gina Schaefer, founder of multiple hardware stores and author of Recovery Hardware, for a conversation that’ll have you rethinking what’s possible in business, in life, and in leadership. Gina’s entrepreneurial journey started with a bold leap: opening her very first hardware store in a previously riot-torn neighborhood in Washington, D.C. But that was just the beginning! She quickly discove...
2025-01-3038 minThinking Big: Mindset, Habits, and HacksFrom Layoff to Legacy: How Gina Schaefer Built a Community-Driven EmpireThis episode is sponsored by: Ready for an inspiring deep dive into entrepreneurship, second chances, and the power of building a business that truly changes lives? In this episode, I sit down with Gina Schaefer, founder of multiple hardware stores and author of Recovery Hardware, for a conversation that’ll have you rethinking what’s possible in business, in life, and in leadership. Gina’s entrepreneurial journey started with a bold leap: opening her very first hardware store in a previously riot-torn neighborhood in Washington, D.C. But that was just the beginning! She quickly discove...
2025-01-3038 min
True Fiction ProjectS5 Ep 14 - Season 5 Spooky Authors MashupWelcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast! During this special episode, we are mashing up three spooky authors: one a fiction author, another a paranormal writer and the third a writer of witch fantasy from Season 5. These episodes include The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper, The Pied Piper’s Prince and Whisper’s Most Foul. All three stories have unique plots and will make your spine tingle. Tune in today for interview snippets and stories, and find the link to the full episodes in the notes below. IN THIS EPISODE: [1:48] Interview snippet of...
2025-01-2119 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesThe $50M Hardware Queen: 13 Stores Built & Sold on Second Chances | Ep 058Send us a text➡️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gina Schaefer, the visionary founder who built and democratized a $50 million Ace Hardware empire. From her unconventional start in Washington DC's recovering neighborhoods to her groundbreaking decision to sell to her employees through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), Gina shares how hiring individuals in recovery and returning citizens created an unstoppable business model. Her journey from corporate burnout to "Recovery Hardware" showcases how conscious capitalism can transform both bottom lines and lives.➡️ Chapters00:00 - 02:09 | Opening Reflections & Introduction02:09 - 04:20 | The Birth of an Ur...
2024-12-0340 min
True Fiction ProjectS5 Ep 11 - Pied Piper's PrinceThis week, I am excited to introduce paranormal writer Gina Lynelle Schaefer. The stories she shares throughout the episode are quite fascinating and it is inspiring to learn more about her writing process and how she is inspired by real life events. She shares about her personal contributions and how she pulls them into stories, as well as her experience with capturing ghosts. Gina reads an excerpt from her book Pied Piper’s Prince which is inspired by the Candy Man. This portion of the story is when the veil is lifted, and a woman is trying to understand wh...
2024-11-1923 min
OnTheStacks with Bill Corcoran Jr.How a Woman’s $50M Hardware Empire Built More Than Just Stores | Ep.226: Gina SchaeferIn this episode, I sit down with Gina Schaefer, Founder and CEO of a thriving Ace Hardware store empire serving communities across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia’s suburbs. From the ground up, Gina built her business to over $50 million in revenue with 13 locations supported by a dedicated team of more than 270 employees. Since opening her first store in 2003, Gina’s commitment to her community and innovative approach to business have turned her hardware empire into something far beyond a typical retail operation. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Gina reflects on breaking barriers and proving that a hard...
2024-11-071h 15
Planning ReimaginedCreating Co-Owners: An Employee Stock Ownership Plan JourneyCeleste is joined by Gina Schaefer, Founder of Logan Hardware, who shares her remarkable journey from being laid off in tech three times, to building a flourishing chain of hardware stores in Washington, DC. Gina discusses the significant challenges she faced, including opening her first store in a neighborhood still reeling from the 1968 riots, and the rapid growth that followed due to strong community involvement and seizing timely opportunities. She details her decision to exit the business through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering insights into the emotional and logistical challenges of the transition.They also...
2024-10-2144 min
The Optimized MindCultivating Positive Change with Gina SchaeferIn this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes author and professional speaker Gina Schaefer back to celebrate the launch of the show’s third year. The discussion focuses on Gina’s shift into the professional speaking world after transitioning out of The Hardware Business she built over the past 20 years. Central themes which emerge through the conversation include the power of speaking for impact, the importance of never underestimating our potential or possibility, and of trusting yourself to take that first step forward, the power of curiosity and authentic human connection in business and in life.
2024-10-1536 min
Leading With Purpose PodcastBuilding Communities, Empowering People, and Redefining Business Ownership- Gina SchaeferIn this inspiring episode of the Leading With Purpose podcast, hosts, Dawn Marie Bornheimer, Maisha B. Hoye, and Dr. Sharon H. Porter, speak with Gina Schaefer, Founder and Co-Owner of 13 hardware stores across Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and their suburbs. Gina’s journey from opening a single store in a struggling neighborhood to advocating for the recovery community and pioneering business ownership for her employees is nothing short of transformative.Gina shares her experiences as a leader in a male-dominated industry, the value of a strong corporate culture, and her innovative approach to business succession planning. She discusses th...
2024-09-2334 min
Chief InfluencerFour Influential Voices on Fostering Community and Change - Chief Influencer - Episode # 066In this special episode of Chief Influencer, hosted by Anthony Shop, we brought together four leaders from diverse sectors to share insights on inspiring, influencing, and connecting with communities. Today’s guests include Daniel Buezo, Founder and CEO of Kids of Immigrants, Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of Points of Light, Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise, and Gina Schaefer, Co-Owner of a Few Cool Hardware Stores and Author of Recovery Hardware. They discuss the importance of community, civic engagement, technology in education, and impactful events, from the...
2024-08-2829 min
The Alina Editteaching our daughters about cycle health & female wellness | how to talk to your kids about puberty | your toolset to navigate the period topicSend us a textWelcome to the Stellar Cycles Podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about how to talk to your kids about puberty in order to navigate the period topic with ease. We'll cover the importance of being the expert in your home, ways to normalize period talk, especially for boys, and the role of the internet in our kids' lives. The most important thing is to keep the lines of communication open with your kids and provide them with the tools and information they need to navigate these sensitive topics.Don't forget to...
2024-06-2430 min
Owners at WorkGina Schaefer on The Power of Telling Your StoryGuest: Gina Schaefer SUMMARY: For 38 years, the OEOC has gathered hundreds of people from across the employee ownership community at our Annual Conference and every year, we invite a keynote speaker to address those in attendance. This year, we invited Gina Schaefer, the founder, CEO, and selling owner of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, which became 100% employee-owned in 2021. Her story of how her company came to be, her approach to building culture within the business, and her tendency to build relationships outside of it speak to the power of building community and how employee-owned companies are uniquely...
2024-06-1131 min
Rethink CultureS02E14 Hiring and Accepting People from Every Walk of Life, with Gina Schaefer"I think business owners have to really rethink who and how they hire, our judgments, our biases, and what as a society we can do, even as a small business like mine, to make it a more vibrant and equitable place... I wanted to make sure that we were treating everybody, no matter what their background was, where they were from, what language they spoke, what addiction they were overcoming, what jail sentence they had served, I wanted all of those people to have a level playing field."S02E14 of the Rethink Culture podcast...
2024-05-1746 min
Building Local PowerEssential Tools for Neighborhood RevitalizationArriving in the nation's capital in the mid-90s, Gina Schaefer found herself drawn to Logan Circle, a neighborhood that had been scarred by the riots following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Inspired by the community's resilience and potential, Gina embarked on a mission to fill a void in the neighborhood, starting with the establishment of her first Ace Hardware store. Gina's vision always extended far beyond commerce. Recognizing the importance of community involvement, she actively engaged with local residents and organizations to understand their needs and aspirations. She made it a priority to hire individuals from the local co...
2024-05-1600 min
The Grit BlueprintGina SchaeferThis week, Stefanie sits down with Gina Schaefer. Gina is the Founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Alexandria, VA, Takoma Park, MD and Silver Spring, MD. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 13 stores in 18 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture. Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. She has t...
2024-04-091h 00
Figure 8Gina Schaefer's Recovery Hardware: Culture, Values, and Doing the UnexpectedJulie's Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook is here! Order your copy today.From hiring previously incarcerated folks and those in addiction recovery to implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Gina Schaefer's story of entrepreneurship demonstrates what it can look like to understand and support the community you serve.When Gina moved into a forlorn neighborhood that needed a hardware store, she built one. When she thought the recovery community needed businesses to believe in them, she became one, and when she suggested that inequality could be helped with business ownership, she began selling hers...
2024-02-2240 min
Founders' ForumDefying Odds and Building an Empire: Gina Schaefer's Journey from Tech Reject to Ace Hardware TycoonThis week we welcome Gina Schaefer, the mastermind behind a flourishing empire of Ace Hardware stores. With the grit and tenacity of an underdog, Gina shares how she transcended the title of 'tech reject' to build a business spanning 13 locations, 300 teammates, and an impressive revenue of over $50 million. What’s more, she gives us a sneak peek into her unique company culture, her strategies to thrive amidst e-commerce giants, and the inspirational narrative of navigating the turbulent tides of business.Pulling back the curtain, Gina unveils her journey of transitioning from her CEO role and the creation of...
2023-11-0827 min
2023-10-2024 minThe Optimized MindExploring the Next Chapter with Gina SchaeferIn this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate brings Gina Schaefer back for the one-year anniversary of the show. This is particularly special as Gina was Dr. Kate’s very first interview on the podcast. The discussion focuses on Gina’s next chapter after retiring from two decades at the helm of 13 hardware stores in the greater Washington, DC area. Dr, Kate and Gina take a deep dive into the lessons learned through building a successful hardware business focused on human potential and doing good in the community. The conversation also focused on Gina’...
2023-10-1731 min
Round Trip Death Podcast#345 - Gina's 2 NDE's: Heaven Is RealGina Schaefer had her first Near Death Experience during childbirth and another 5 years later during a medical emergency where she bled out and flatlined. During this experience Gina saw her body and doctors down below as she was being lifted up. She heard the most beautiful, angelic music. She saw pink and purple iridescent lights and bubbles. Above all else, she felt incredible love that she describes as warmth and a complete relief from stress and pressure. In this episode Gina also explains the 5th Realm, Paranormal Investigation, Shared Death Experiences, and much much more. GinaLynelle.com RoundTripDeath.com Donate...
2023-09-2541 min
Late Starters ClubLate Starters' Wisdom: Quotes to Inspire Your Next ChapterThis week we have an amazing episode! If you have been listening to the show you know one of my favorite things is to hear everyone's favorite quotes. So I have pulled together 41 different quotes from 33 of my past guests. There should be something here from everyone to be inspired by and maybe you'll find your new favorite quote! Learn from these amazing late starters! [00:38] Michael Stelzner [01:20] Gina Schreck. [01:54] Laura Stack [02:32] Barbara Brooks [03.28] Dr. Phil Merry [04:26] Jenny Neale [05:00] Kimberley Pember [05:45] Lori Crete [06:36] Dennis Yu [07:21] Susan Frew [07:49] Dierdre Wolownick [09:08] Tanya Smith [10:26] Jim Fuhs [11:19] Heather Lutze [11:37] Jessica Kupferman [12:31...
2023-09-2526 min
Chief InfluencerGina Schaefer on Building Communities & Instilling Culture - Chief Influencer - Episode # 010Gina Schaefer is the Co-Owner of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, Board Member at CCA Global Partners, and the Author of Recovery Hardware, a book about Schaefer's path to building a business that revitalized her neglected urban community and provided opportunities for everyone to thrive, no matter their past. While expanding to 13 hardware stores in the Washington, D.C. Gina established a culture of acceptance, respect, and community. Gina shares why no question is a dumb question, how to develop greater buy-in from employees, and what happens when you treat everyone around you with the same respect without judging...
2023-08-0348 min
Reflect ForwardBuilding a Business in Non-traditional Ways w/ Gina SchaeferGina Schaefer knows a thing or two about building a business in non-traditional ways. Gina is the founder and Co-CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Montgomery County and Northern VA. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 13 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 300 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture and is selling her company to her teammates through an ESOP.
Gina’s big passion is developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women su...
2023-07-1141 min
Women Talk Construction PodcastWTC 'Recovery Hardware' with Gina SchaeferSend us a textIn this episode: Christi and Angela interview Gina Schaefer, founder and Co-CEO of 13 hardware stores in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs 300 people. Gina has an amazing story of how she opened her first hardware store and how she went about hiring individuals in the community that are often overlooked because of a muddied history. However, Gina thinks people deserve a second chance and the rest is history. If you would like to hear tips on communication, advice o...
2023-06-1225 min
Mark, My Words!Episode 71 Hiring and Retention with Ace retailer Gina SchaeferJoin me as I discuss hiring and retention with Gina Schaefer of the 13-store Washington, DC ACE retailer "A Few Cool Hardware Stores"
Despite chronic nationwide labor shortages and high turnover rates for retail employers, Gina continues to hire and retain employees. Gina's strategies, plus her efforts in employee training and development, has driven her turnover rate as low as 25% in some stores!
Gina said all THE work, All you have to do is listen!
(Sorry btw about the reduced audio quality. I'm not sure what happened there but I'll get right on that.)
2023-04-1911 min
Paranormal: The New NormalDragged Into the Paranormal At Young Age & Still Seeing Ghosts Everyday ft/ Gina Lynelle Schaefer, Paranormal Investigator & AuthorFor this episode I am joined by Gina Lynelle Schaefer, Paranormal Investigator and Author. Gina has been dealing with the paranormal since being a toddler and has turned it into her life, she investigates with a team and writes paranormal fiction books. We have a great conversation on her childhood, her life today, the books she's written and so much more. Make sure to check out Gina's new book coming out on 3/3/23, all her books are listed on her website below.
Gina's Website: https://www.ginalynelle.com/
Paranormal the New Normal/Maniacal Music Musings Podcasts...
2023-03-011h 07
What Does It Profit PodcastRecovery Hardware: Re-tooling the Human SpiritIn our Season 3 kickoff, we celebrate the resiliency of the human spirit. We step into the psyche of Gina Schaefer, the founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores in-and-around Washington, DC. Gina combined her entrepreneurial spirit and love of community into a space for people recovering from substance use disorder to rebuild their lives. One of Gina’s former employees, Shane, shares a deeply personal story of being the gay son of a Pentecostal minister with broken dreams and a heart full of grief. For years, Shane used drugs and alcohol to mask the...
2023-03-0124 min
2023-01-0940 min
On The Slab Horror ShowOTS presents Gina Lynelle SchaferGina Lynelle Schaefer joins the lads today.
Gina Lynelle Schaefer Gina Lynelle Schaefer is a wife, mother, teacher, paranormal investigator, and a writer whom loves to combine the realities of life to the mystic or spiritual world. Stories spurred from the imagination are peppered with history, paranormal and supernatural idealizations. Believing in the unbelievable is a motif to bring the stories to life peeking into your interests and perhaps scare you a bit.
2023-01-0450 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsOwnership at Work: A Discussion on Designing and Growing Employee OwnershipThe contributions of frontline workers have been widely lauded over the last few years. Though this long-overdue praise is important, we continue to fail to adequately compensate most essential workers even as corporate profits remain high and wealth inequality and race and gender wealth gaps persist. Employee ownership has continued to emerge against this backdrop and across party lines as a potential strategy for building an economy where prosperity is more equitably shared. Awareness about employee ownership, however, remains a challenge. Designing jobs and workplaces that include employee ownership can also be difficult and complex and many opportunities for...
2022-10-201h 30
The Stacking Benjamins ShowThe Magic of Your Dream Job, Team, & Community All at OnceHow can combining your entrepreneurial spirit and a love for your community launch a business to overwhelming success? Gina Schaefer moved to the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington DC when it still had boarded-up homes and no public services. After being laid off from several tech startups, she decided she needed a change. What better change to make than to step up and improve your own community? She opened a hardware store down the street next to an addiction recovery group that became a safe haven for people. Her business has succeeded and she now owns multiple stores in...
2022-10-191h 16The Optimized MindBuilding a Business Focused on Human Potential and Doing Good in CommunityThis episode focuses on Gina's amazing story of building a business focused on human potential and doing good in her community. Gina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of 12 hardware stores in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 260 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture and has begun a transfer of ownership through an ESOP to her teammates. She is also the author of Recovery Hardware, A Nuts and Bolts Story About Building a Business, R...
2022-10-1130 min
Tommy Cullum's Let's Get FreakyGina Lynelle Schaefer "A Taste Of Heaven"Ep.13 we talk to the fantastic Gina Lynelle Schaefer. We discuss her work as an Author of Paranormal Horror. Her ability to see and connect with spirits. We discuss her near death experiences where she actually went to heaven and came back! We also have an unfriendly entity called "The Captain" that seemed to not like us discussing him...You can find Gina at www.ginalynelle.com also check out her instagram @ginalynelle where you can find her ghostly photographs! If YOU have had any paranormal experiences and would like to come on the show...
2022-09-291h 02
Boy Problems Podcast85. Recovery Hardware with Gina SchaeferKatie's professional life introduced her to Gina Schaefer, the CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. Katie was already impressed with Gina because of her success in a male-dominated industry, but she became an even bigger fan after learning about her connection to recovery. When Gina opened her first hardware store, she hoped to help revitalize the neighborhood. She had no idea it would become a safe space for people in recovery or that she would become an advocate for people in recovery and eventually write a book, but that's exactly what happened. Recovery Hardware shares stories and lessons...
2022-09-2837 min
SheSez with Linda GrassoAce Entrepreneur Gina Schaefer: Leadership Lessons I Learned By Hiring Recovering AddictsGina Schaefer shares the story of how she went from working in software tech to founding a successful chain of Ace hardware stores in the DC metropolitan area, and why she started hiring recovering drug addicts as employees. Not only have they turned out to be some of the best employees she’s had in the nearly 20 years she’s been in business, Gina says she’s learned invaluable lessons from them about how to be a great leader. Gina is the youngest female (and only the 3rd female in 90 years) to sit on the Ace Hardware Corpor...
2022-09-2743 min
What's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 450 - A Few Cool Hardware Stores - Gina SchaeferGina Schaefer is the CEO and founder of a chain of hardware stores called A Few Cool Hardware Stores. In fact, there are more than a few - with a total of 14 locations throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia! On today's episode, Gina shares her inspiring story of success, explaining how a unique business model revitalized her urban community and changed hundreds of lives in the process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-09-0828 min
Recovery Nuggets PodcastRecovery Hardware's Nugget - with Gina SchaeferGina's new book is out on September 1st. It's available at ginaschaefer.com as well as
https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Hardware-Restoring-Community-Renovating/dp/B0B7C5CMT4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XNHPEOSUHJM7&keywords=recovery+hardware+book&qid=1661988239&sprefix=recovery+hardward%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1
Gina is an entrepreneur who owns 13 Hardware stores in the DC Metro area. Gina ditched the booze years ago, and by a simple twist of fate
became a beacon of light to people in early recovery looking for a fresh start. She tells the story of her journey o...
2022-09-0140 min
NHPA’s Taking Care of BusinessGina Schaefer Discusses “Recovery Hardware” and Community - Episode 69In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Dan and Renee have a conversation with Gina Schaefer, founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, a chain of 12 hardware stores in the mid-Atlantic. Gina talks about her memoir, "Recovery Hardware: A Nuts and Bolts Story About Building a Business, Restoring a Community, and Renovating Lives,” her experiences hiring employees who are in recovery from addiction and the rewarding experience of giving second chances. Learn more about the writing experience, her inspiration for the book and how retailers can apply her hiring practices in their own operations. To pre-order th...
2022-08-1534 minRecovery Nuggets PodcastMini Nugget July 19, 2022David shares an update on his health, the show, and a Thank You card from Gina Schaefer. Lots of good stuff happening. Thank you for stopping by the podcast. #recoveryjourney #recoverynuggets
2022-07-2028 min
Everything Co-op with Vernon OakesGina Schaefer, Shares Strategy for how she used Hardware Stores to Serve and Empower Communities6.2.2022
Gina Schaefer is founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores appeared on Everything Co-op June 2, 2022. Gina shared the strategy of how she and her husband Mark, have used their hardware stores to build and serve communities throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Gina Schaefer is founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. Gina's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. A self-proclaimed "localist", Gina has tirelessly focused on the "Return to Main Street" movement in the District of Columbia, to promote Shop...
2022-06-1651 min
Recovery Nuggets PodcastGina Schaefer's Nugget (Recovery Hardware)Meet Gina
CEO and Co-Founder, A Few Cool Hardware Stores
Schaefer is Founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Alexandria, VA, Takoma Park, MD and Silver Spring, MD. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 13 stores in 18 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture. Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware i...
2022-06-1539 min
1LIVE Dumm gefragtSind Cheerleaderinnen immer gut drauf?!Sie haben immer gute Laune, sie sind immer beliebt und sexy, aber auch ein bisschen biestig, und sie haben vor allem immer was mit dem Quarterback. Dass ihr Sport nicht unbedingt immer dem US-Teeniefilmklischee entspricht, das erzählen uns heute die beiden Cheerleaderinnen Gina und Catalina. Zusammen mit Fritz Schaefer sprechen sie über den Mythos von ständigen Bitchfights, aber auch über den ganz realen Faktor Sexismus und wie es ist, oft objektifiziert zu werden. Dumm gefragt gibt es auch als Video auf 1LIVE.de - Ein 1LIVE-Podcast, © WDR 2022 Von 1LIVE.
2022-06-0230 min
His Heartbeat with Sue CorlA Genuine Walk with God - Part 1Does time with Jesus ever feel like a chore? Like something you know you should do, or have to do, but the passion is lacking? Oh how quickly we can all forget the Gospel! Join Sue and her dear friend and Crown of Beauty Core Team Member, Gina Westlake, as they reflect on how a genuine walk with God originates not by us, but by Him. Today, Gina and Sue will unpack the personal component to this question:"When discipling, and even in my own walk, how do I do it sincerely and genuinely without falling i...
2022-05-1937 min
K&L Gates Healthcare TriageRegulatory, Contractual, and Governance Considerations for Data TransactionsIn this episode, Rebecca Schaefer and Gina Bertolini discuss the incredible value of health care data and how providers can harness the power of data transactions to drive innovation, discovery, and advancements in medical therapies.
2022-05-1028 min
Mark, My Words!THE Podcast episode 59 with Ace retailer Gina SchaeferJoin me as I speak with Ace retailer Gina Schaefer. Gina and her husband own 13-stores in the Washington DC area and she shares her secrets to being a successful retailer in an urban setting, and how to use your retail business to do good!
2022-04-2031 min
Partnering Leadership111 Leading to strengthen communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity with Goodwill International President & CEO Steven Preston | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steve Preston, President, and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. Steve Preston has extensive private sector experience and served as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary and as the US Small Business Administration administrator. Steve Preston shared what influenced him to serve in government and how he led the US Small Business Administration and Department of Housing and Urban development during times of national crisis. Steve Preston also talked about his mission of helping people access employment opportunities, leading him to become CEO of Goodwill Industries International...
2021-11-3047 min
Partnering Leadership105 Leading with Humanity and Compassion with Gina Schaefer | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Gina Schaefer, the Co-Founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, a chain of ACE hardware stores located in the Greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia DMV region. Gina talks about her journey founding the hardware store, her commitment to shopping local, and providing opportunities to many who don't often get the first chance in our communities. Some highlights:-Why Gina Schaefer chose to shift from software to hardware!-The valuable lesson in hiring a returning citizen and employees fr...
2021-11-0930 min
Beyond SpeakingGina Schaefer - Recovery HardwareGina Schaefer is founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 12 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. As a former member of the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors, she is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture. Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. She has tirelessly focused on the "Return to M...
2021-10-1928 min
K&L Gates Healthcare TriageFTC Reminds Vendors of Personal Health Records of Breach Rule ObligationsIn this episode, Rebecca Schaefer interviews Gina Bertolini and Desiree Moore about the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) policy statement regarding the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule and its applicability to vendors of personal health records. The presenters discuss the requirements of the FTC Rule, when it applies relative to HIPAA, and the implications of the policy statement for digital health companies and health IT developers. Gina and Desiree also provide practical takeaways for both health care providers and health app vendors.
2021-10-0717 minOwners at WorkBuilding Community: How A Few Cool Hardware Stores Transitioned to Employee OwnershipSUPPORT THE SHOW: We make all episodes of Owners at Work free and never place them behind a paywall. But, they take time and money to produce. Consider making a DONATION today to help keep our work going SUMMARY: Sometimes companies transition to employee ownership to help spark a transformation in workplace culture, in other cases a move to employee ownership is the continuation or next logical step in a vibrant company culture that already exists. A Few Cool Hardware Stores is firmly in the latter category. In this episode we speak with selling owner Gina Schaefer...
2021-09-2343 min
Starter Girlz Podcast#141 Giving Back to The Community: Gina SchaeferSend us a textGina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. She and her husband are members of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, and together they own and operate 13 hardware stores. Gina's passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry.We open this episode with Gina talking about her decision to go into the hardware industry after being let go three in her career. She opened her first store in 2003 out of a necessity in the community and two...
2021-09-1440 min
Prism Of ValueNavigating the Pandemic with Gina SchaeferGina Shaefer, who operates 13 Ace hardware stores throughout the Washington, DC region is an optimist through and through. Her positivity and commitment to doing business that does good for her employees and community has enabled her to come through challenging times of the pandemic stronger than ever. In this episode, Gina shares her secrets of staying power and success: hint listen to everyone carefully and be prepared to communicate often and in different ways. And signs of optimism: sales of flower pots are up.
2021-08-1232 min
Tell Me MoreEpisode 34 - Gina Schaefer & Ann Marie BuckIn this episode of “Tell Me More,” Renee is joined by Gina Schaefer, co-founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, and her colleague Ann Marie Buck, the company’s human resources manager. They talk about how the team ensures they have a diverse group of employees that feel supported, included and recognized in their operation. Tune in to learn more and check out Gina’s webinar on the topic as well at YourNHPA.org/webinars.
Music Credits:
"Ingenuity" by Lee Rosevere
2021-06-1439 min
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2021-01-232h 241LIVE Dumm gefragtMuss man mit künstlichem Darmausgang gar nicht auf die Toilette?Die dummen Fragen von 1LIVE-Moderator Fritz Schaefer gehen diesmal an Gina und Dana, die beide einen künstlichen Darmausgang haben. Furzen und Kacken - sind wir alle viel zu verklemmt? Erzählen Gina und Dana auch schon beim ersten Date von ihrem Beutel am Bauch und passen das Stoma und Sex zusammen? Wie eingeschränkt ist man mit einem künstlichen Darmausgang und bleibt er für immer?
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2020-10-2237 minBuilding Local PowerLocally-Owned Hardware Stores Show Flexibility and Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 (Episode 100)Host Jess Del Fiacco and ILSR Co-Director John Farrell speak with Gina Schaefer, owner of A Few Cool Hardware Stores in the D.C. area. Gina talks about how she and her husband got into the hardware business and explains some of the steps they've taken to adapt operations in order to safely serve customers during the pandemic, including moving to curbside pick-up and online ordering, changing operating hours and staffing, and adjusting the products they stock.
2020-05-1400 min
Wouldn't It Be Maize?Episode 08 - The One with Book RecommendationsOn this episode, Maya thought it would be nice to talk about books.
Here is a summarised list of the books she mentioned:
The Future - Neil Hilborn
Noughts and Crosses - Malory Black
Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome. - Gabrielle Birkner and Rebecca Soffer
Patron Saints of Nothing - Randy Ribay
Wrapped in Rain - Charles Martin
What is it’s True? - Charles Martin
Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship - Kayleen Schaefer
Insurecto - Gina Apostol
The Lonely City - Olivia Laing
Le...
2020-05-0922 min
So You Ruined the Party AgainEpisode 11: Gina Harms and Rachel SchaeferGina Harms and Rachel Schaefer return! We talk wholesome TV shows, blacking out, and weird sexual encounters. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2336 minTell Me MoreEpisode 9 - Gina SchaeferRenee's guest this week is Gina Schaefer, co-founder and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores. Tune in to hear Gina's journey from one store to eleven.
2019-12-021h 04
The Comedy Here Often PodcastEpisode 28 - Gina Harms & Rachel Schaefer - Friday Night Porn GuyHello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week we have guest comedians Gina Harms and Rachel Schaefer, and we discuss being buried alive, movie theatre creeps and a fear of textures.You can submit your own Comedy to be Featured on our Channel at ComedyHereOften.comSubscribe to our channel here: https://smarturl.it/comedyhereoftenFollow us on social media: facebook.com/ComedyHereOften instagram.com/comedyhereoften | @comedyhereoften twitter.com/comedyhereoften | @comedyhereoften Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1035 min
Everything Co-op with Vernon OakesGina Schaefer Co-Founder & CEO of 11 ACE Hardware StoresGina Schaefer Co-Founder & CEO of 11 ACE Hardware Stores is interviewed by Vernon Oakes, Host of Everything Co-op. Gina and Vernon discuss how she and her husband Marc have been able to open so many stores, their path to success, their benefit packages, community participation and the value of treating people well.
Gina Schaefer is the Co-Founder and CEO of 11 ACE Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to eleven stores in a twelve year period, and with her husband leads a multi-million dollar small...
2019-06-0948 min
Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show with Bruce HilliardStolie, Butterflies and Tequila Lips with Bruce HilliardStolie's world of music began when she was six and started piano lessons. At sixteen, she learned two chords on the guitar and wrote an original song. The Coffee Mug, her first collection of original music featuring 10 songs on guitar and vocals, was self-released on cassette in 1996.
While attending Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, IL) initially as a Music Education major and constantly playing on campus, Stolie switched her major to English to work on writing (songwriting, that is!) Shortly after, during a study-abroad program in London, England, she was performing for loose change in the Tube and soon after, for real mon...
2018-11-1630 min
Inkandescent Entrepreneur ShowEntrepreneur Anik Signal Opens the First Lurn Center for Small Business Owners in Rockville, April 14-15, 2018What do entrepreneurs need most? “They need to jump on that flash moment— a brief window of time when something shifts and the door to opportunity swings wide open,” insists Anik Singal, 34, who on the weekend of April 14-15 will host the grand opening of the first state-of-the-art Lurn Center.
This expansive 26,000-square-foot entrepreneurship training and community center provides shared workspace, in-person and distance courses, camaraderie, community, and more.
“Every entrepreneur has two choices when they feel the flash: Jump in and seize the day, or stand still and watch the door close — with you on the wro...
2018-04-1000 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 155 || Time‘s UpThere's a lot happening in the news lately, and it's hard to know where to turn sometimes when it seems like everyone has hard opinions and no one wants to give. We like being a cozy place for you, but that's honestly kind of difficult sometimes, especially when we're passionate about something. This week, Chris and Annie talk about that difficulty. Also, check your tire pressure. Mentioned this week: + This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel + We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie + Dear Ijeawele by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie + Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin + Big...
2018-01-2537 min
Everything Co-op with Vernon OakesVernon Oakes 1470984935 8112016 – Gina Schaefer, Co - Founder Of ACE HardwareGina Schaefer Co-Founder & CEO of 11 ACE Hardware Stores appears on Everything Co-op. Vernon and Gina discuss the evolution of her business, how she and her husband Marc have integrated cooperative principles into their business practices, and how they have been able to open 11 stores in several markets in twelve years. Gina Schaefer is the Co-Founder and CEO of 11 Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to eleven stores in a twelve year period, and with her husband leads a multi-million dollar small business...
2018-01-0150 minThe Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsWhat’s in Store: The Future of Work in RetailHeadlines warn that changes in retail will lead to disruptive job loss for frontline workers such as cashiers, salespersons, stock clerks, and order fillers. But there may be more to the story. New technologies, the rise of ecommerce, and shifting business strategies, marketing approaches, and customer expectations are altering the way businesses sell, customers shop, and employees work. How will these changes influence retail businesses’ employment practices and the shape of retail jobs? Will the response to these changes vary across segments of the retail industry, whether companies are publicly traded or privately held, small or large, brick-and-mortar or on...
2017-11-171h 24Building Local PowerWhat Neighborhood Retail Gets Right (Episode 27)Gina Schaefer, the founder and owner of several local hardware stores in Washington, D.C., joins us to talk about starting and growing a neighborhood business and how her stores are faring in the age of Amazon.… Read More
2017-08-2400 min
Listen and Let the Story Unfold With Full AudiobookSailor Audiobook by Tom EppersonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 124662
Title: Sailor
Author: Tom Epperson
Narrator: Donald Corren
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:18:22
Language: English
Release date: 03-27-12
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure
Summary:
Acclaimed novelist of The Kind One and screenwriter of such films as One False Move and The Gift, Tom Epperson brings the violence-soaked world of Cormac McCarthy’s No Country for Old Men and the heroism of Jack Schaefer’s Shane together to create an iconic action thriller for the twenty-first century.
Gina fell for the wrong guy. Joe came into her life...
2012-03-2710h 18