In-store retail is a tough place to work. Long hours, a miserly wage, angry customers, and high customer service goals are characteristic of the job. In fact, anyone who has worked in retail knows there is a feeling of shame associated with the role. But why is that? Aren't retail employees the face of the store? Isn't the store's success hinged on their daily interaction with each customer? Join us as we speak to Ron Thurston, a retail expert, on how retail employees can find their pride.

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About our guest:

Ron Thurston loves retail. And he's proud of it. Ron has led the retail teams for some of America's most prominent brands, inspired thousands of store employees, and traveled relentlessly across the country to sit and listen to what they have to say.

From a part-time sales associate to a Vice President of Stores, Ron has put in the hard work that a retail career requires and wrote this book to share what he learned along the way.

In 2021, Ron was named one of the world's Top 100 most influential people in retail and is a featured keynote speaker, podcast guest, and in-demand industry expert.

Ron most recently led the retail organization for INTERMIX, sits on the board of directors for GOODWILL NY/NJ, and is an advisory board member and mentor for several retail technology brands.

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Episode 18: Working Retail On The Frontlines Deserves A Medal.