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The Grit Blueprint
Defying Expectations: Building Resilience in Male-Dominated Industries with Gina Schaefer
Gina 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...
2025-06-24
35 min
The Angel Next Door
Exploring Unique Exit Strategies Using Employee Stock Ownership Plans
What 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...
2025-03-06
32 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and Interviews
Re-Entry and Good Jobs: Building the Second Chances We All Believe In
Today 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...
2025-02-28
1h 25
Reforge Your Life with Joe Rivera
EP 8: Hammering Down Stereotypes: Gina Schaefer's Toolbelt To Success
Are 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...
2025-02-27
51 min
Typical Skeptic Podcast
"Beyond the Veil: Paranormal & Mystical Storytelling w/ Gina Lynelle Schaefer!" - TSP # 1783
ParanormalMystery #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...
2025-02-06
55 min
Thinking Big: Mindset, Habits, and Hacks
From Layoff to Legacy: How Gina Schaefer Built a Community-Driven Empire
This 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...
2025-01-30
38 min
Thinking Big: Mindset, Habits, and Hacks
From Layoff to Legacy: How Gina Schaefer Built a Community-Driven Empire
This 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...
2025-01-30
38 min
True Fiction Project
S5 Ep 14 - Season 5 Spooky Authors Mashup
Welcome 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...
2025-01-21
19 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest Challenges
The $50M Hardware Queen: 13 Stores Built & Sold on Second Chances | Ep 058
Send 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...
2024-12-03
40 min
True Fiction Project
S5 Ep 11 - Pied Piper's Prince
This 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...
2024-11-19
23 min
OnTheStacks with Bill Corcoran Jr.
How a Woman’s $50M Hardware Empire Built More Than Just Stores | Ep.226: Gina Schaefer
In 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...
2024-11-07
1h 15
Planning Reimagined
Creating Co-Owners: An Employee Stock Ownership Plan Journey
Celeste 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...
2024-10-21
44 min
The Optimized Mind
Cultivating Positive Change with Gina Schaefer
In 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.
2024-10-15
36 min
Leading With Purpose Podcast
Building Communities, Empowering People, and Redefining Business Ownership- Gina Schaefer
In 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...
2024-09-23
34 min
Chief Influencer
Four Influential Voices on Fostering Community and Change - Chief Influencer - Episode # 066
In 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...
2024-08-28
29 min
The Alina Edit
teaching our daughters about cycle health & female wellness | how to talk to your kids about puberty | your toolset to navigate the period topic
Send 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...
2024-06-24
30 min
Owners at Work
Gina Schaefer on The Power of Telling Your Story
Guest: 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...
2024-06-11
31 min
Rethink Culture
S02E14 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...
2024-05-17
46 min
Building Local Power
Essential Tools for Neighborhood Revitalization
Arriving 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...
2024-05-16
00 min
The Grit Blueprint
Gina Schaefer
This 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...
2024-04-09
1h 00
Figure 8
Gina Schaefer's Recovery Hardware: Culture, Values, and Doing the Unexpected
Julie'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...
2024-02-22
40 min
Founders' Forum
Defying Odds and Building an Empire: Gina Schaefer's Journey from Tech Reject to Ace Hardware Tycoon
This 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...
2023-11-08
27 min
50/50 Accelerator Podcast
Episode 419 : Gina Schaefer
2023-10-20
24 min
The Optimized Mind
Exploring the Next Chapter with Gina Schaefer
In 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’...
2023-10-17
31 min
Round Trip Death Podcast
#345 - Gina's 2 NDE's: Heaven Is Real
Gina 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...
2023-09-25
41 min
Late Starters Club
Late Starters' Wisdom: Quotes to Inspire Your Next Chapter
This 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...
2023-09-25
26 min
Chief Influencer
Gina Schaefer on Building Communities & Instilling Culture - Chief Influencer - Episode # 010
Gina 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...
2023-08-03
48 min
Reflect Forward
Building a Business in Non-traditional Ways w/ Gina Schaefer
Gina 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...
2023-07-11
41 min
Women Talk Construction Podcast
WTC 'Recovery Hardware' with Gina Schaefer
Send 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...
2023-06-12
25 min
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth—In Business and Life
Gina Schaefer Reveals Nuts On Bolts Strategies On Building A Business And Changing Lives (#227)
Send us a text"When you’re the underdog figure out to use this to your advantage." - Gina SchaeferGina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of over a dozen 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 250 people. She is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture and has begun a transfer of ownership through an ESOP to her teammates. Schaefer’s big passion is for developing urban markets, supp...
2023-05-08
44 min
Mark, My Words!
Episode 71 Hiring and Retention with Ace retailer Gina Schaefer
Join 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.)
2023-04-19
11 min
Paranormal: The New Normal
Dragged Into the Paranormal At Young Age & Still Seeing Ghosts Everyday ft/ Gina Lynelle Schaefer, Paranormal Investigator & Author
For 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...
2023-03-01
1h 07
What Does It Profit Podcast
Recovery Hardware: Re-tooling the Human Spirit
In 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...
2023-03-01
24 min
Inevitable: The Future of Work
116 Building a business through giving people their first chance
2023-01-09
40 min
On The Slab Horror Show
OTS presents Gina Lynelle Schafer
Gina 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.
2023-01-04
50 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and Interviews
Ownership at Work: A Discussion on Designing and Growing Employee Ownership
The 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...
2022-10-20
1h 30
The Stacking Benjamins Show
The Magic of Your Dream Job, Team, & Community All at Once
How 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...
2022-10-19
1h 16
The Optimized Mind
Building a Business Focused on Human Potential and Doing Good in Community
This 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...
2022-10-11
30 min
Tommy Cullum's Let's Get Freaky
Gina 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...
2022-09-29
1h 02
Boy Problems Podcast
85. Recovery Hardware with Gina Schaefer
Katie'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...
2022-09-28
37 min
SheSez with Linda Grasso
Ace Entrepreneur Gina Schaefer: Leadership Lessons I Learned By Hiring Recovering Addicts
Gina 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...
2022-09-27
43 min
What's Working in Washington
What's Working in Washington - Ep 450 - A Few Cool Hardware Stores - Gina Schaefer
Gina 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-09-08
28 min
Recovery Nuggets Podcast
Recovery Hardware's Nugget - with Gina Schaefer
Gina'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...
2022-09-01
40 min
NHPA’s Taking Care of Business
Gina Schaefer Discusses “Recovery Hardware” and Community - Episode 69
In 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...
2022-08-15
34 min
Recovery Nuggets Podcast
Mini Nugget July 19, 2022
David 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
2022-07-20
28 min
Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes
Gina Schaefer, Shares Strategy for how she used Hardware Stores to Serve and Empower Communities
6.2.2022 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...
2022-06-16
51 min
Recovery Nuggets Podcast
Gina 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...
2022-06-15
39 min
1LIVE Dumm gefragt
Sind 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.
2022-06-02
30 min
His Heartbeat with Sue Corl
A Genuine Walk with God - Part 1
Does 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...
2022-05-19
37 min