
The Doing Business in Bentonville Podcast
To create an ecosystem that connects leaders of all kinds – industry, community, student, educational, civic, investment and entrepreneurial – to help overcome Omnichannel Retail barriers through exclusive, insight-rich content.
Episodes
106 episodes
Ep. 106 - Download the Minds of Operators: The AI Solution for Generational Knowledge Transfer
Artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing, and Squint stands at the forefront of this revolution with technology that preserves critical expertise while empowering operators to achieve unprecedented quality standards.When An...
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Episode 106
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Ep. 105 - Revolutionizing Brand Engagement Through White-Label Social Media
Ever wondered what happens to all that valuable customer data when your audience interacts with your brand on TikTok or Instagram? It disappears into the social giants' algorithms, leaving you paying more for less engagement and limited insight...
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39:44

Ep. 104 - Who Knew? The Walmart You Thought You Knew Is Gone
Sam Walton's legacy has evolved far beyond big-box discount stores into a technological powerhouse that few consumers fully recognize. Host Andy Wilson sits down with Kim Souza, a veteran journalist on the Walmart beat, to explore s...
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37:43

Ep. 103 - Street-Level Shelf Tours: One Man's 30-Country Retail Adventure
What if the future of retail is already happening somewhere else in the world? Nick Harbaugh, known to many as "The Retail Nomad," takes Scott Benedict on a fascinating journey through global retail landscapes, challenging American retail assum...
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Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
Ever wonder why your size is never on the rack when the website says "in stock"? That frustrating disconnect between what retailers think they have versus what's actually available has plagued the industry for decades—until RFID technology chan...
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Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
What happens when you apply CIA intelligence-gathering methods to America's trucking industry? Ryan Joyce, former intelligence operative turned freight tech entrepreneur, has created something extraordinary with GenLogs—a nationwide...
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Ep. 100 - Leadership, Legacy, and Community: Cameron Smith's Impact on Northwest Arkansas
Some people leave footprints that shape an entire community. Cameron Smith was one such individual—a visionary who transformed Northwest Arkansas's business landscape through genuine connections and a commitment to elevating others.Our ...
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Ep. 99 - The Art of Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Lessons from 35 Years in Business
Trust, time, and transparency form the backbone of the most successful business partnerships in retail. Drawing from 35 years of working together, Terry Trofholz and host Deanah Baker unpack what makes supplier-retailer relationship...
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Ep. 98 - Every Brand Deserves Its Day: How Data and AI Are Democratizing Digital Marketing
The digital marketing landscape has transformed dramatically, with brands pivoting from traditional tactics to sophisticated digital strategies across platforms like email, social media, search, and retail media. But how can brands—especially s...
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Ep. 97 - Building a Retail Giant: Inside Sam Walton's Legendary Saturday Meetings
Four Walmart veterans with a combined 126+ years of experience gather to reveal how the legendary Saturday Morning Meeting became the cultural cornerstone that transformed American retail forever.The conversation feels like stepping int...
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Ep. 96 - Retail Transformation: Five Decades of Industry Insights with Terry Trofholz
Terry Trofholz takes host Deanah Baker on a fascinating journey through five decades of retail evolution, offering rare insights from both sides of the desk—as buyer and seller—during some of the most transformative periods in American commerce...
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Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Meet Generation Alpha – children born after 2010 who are already reshaping retail landscapes globally. In this eye-opening conversation with Madison McBride, senior analyst at McMillanDoolittle and member of the Young Ebeltoft Group, we uncover...
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Ep. 94 - Silicon Valley Meets Small Town: Global Innovation in Bentonville
Bentonville, Arkansas has become an unexpected hub for global supply chain innovation. At the Plug and Play event downtown, innovators, corporate leaders, and venture capitalists gather to tackle some of the industry's most pressing challenges....
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Ep. 93 - Break into Walmart: The Expert’s Blueprint with Lane Carruth
Are you ready to learn how to successfully sell your products on Walmart's extensive marketplace? This episode features insightful discussions with Lane Carruth from SellCord as we unravel the secrets to getting your products into one of the la...
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29:40

Ep. 92 - AI-Powered Learning: The Last Mile of Workforce Training
What happens when you combine cutting-edge AI with proven learning science? Sasha Seymour, a former UNC basketball walk-on turned entrepreneur, reveals how his company Learn to Win is revolutionizing workforce training across industries.
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45:56

Ep. 91 - How to Win in Retail Media: Insights from Chris Sheldon
Dive into the world of e-commerce with Chris Sheldon, a veteran in retail media, as he explores the complexities of omnichannel strategies and global expansion. This episode covers crucial insights from his work at Podia, focusing on how busine...
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Ep. 90 - Apparel to Omnichannel: Walmart Veteran Deanah Baker's Journey
Walmart retail veteran Deanah Baker steps into a new role at Doing Business in Bentonville, bringing three decades of transformational leadership experience to the podcast. As the former Senior Vice President of Omni-Channel Merchan...
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Ep. 89 - Unlocking Retail Media Advertising with AdFury
Retail is undergoing an exhilarating transformation, largely driven by the integration of omnichannel strategies and advanced technology. Entrepreneurial partners JS Bull and Eric Howerton join host Andy Wilson to highlight how busi...
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Ep. 88 - Adaptive Retail: The Future of Shopping
Dive into the new era of adaptive retail in our latest episode, where we explore how the pandemic has reshaped the retail landscape and consumer expectations. Join Scott Benedict and his guest Andy Wilson as they delve into Walmart's groundbrea...
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Ep. 87 - JB Hunt's 360 Box: Freight's Future Beyond Traditional Trucking
Supply chains are the backbone of effective business operations, and understanding this complex system can greatly benefit any professional in the industry. In this engaging episode featuring Nick Gowen, Vice President of 360 Box at JB Hunt, we...
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Ep. 86 - Repurposing the Old: New Age Warehousing Insights with Brendan Howell
DBB's Andy Wilson sits down this week with Brendan Howell, the visionary behind a movement to reshape the warehousing industry with an innovative model that promises flexibility and efficiency.Forget about long-term leases; Brendan discu...
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Ep. 85 - Transforming Retail with Electronic Shelf Labels
Unlock the future of retail with our insightful Digital Front Door discussion featuring Alex Walderman and Tim McCracken from the Solum Group. Discover how electronic shelf labels are reshaping the shopping landscape by bridgi...
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42:10

Ep. 84 - Empowering High-Performance Teams: Leadership Lessons with Celia Swanson
Have you ever wondered how a shift towards servant leadership could revolutionize your team's performance? Let's take that thought further and explore the compelling world of high-performing teams with the guidance of Andy Wilson and g...
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Ep. 83 - Phil Shellhammer on Cultivating a New Wave of Innovators
Phil Shellhammer is back with Andy Wilson, and he's bringing some amazing insights from the University of Arkansas's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Get ready to hear about groundbreaking initiatives like the Greenhouse Outd...
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Ep. 82 - Maximizing Growth Potential through Smart Capital Solutions
Discover how access to capital can transform your business journey with insights from Rohit Mathur, CEO of Bridge Marketplace. Rohit joins Scott Benedict break down the barriers small and medium-sized businesses face in securing the ri...
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