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The present is fleeting. What consumers want today may not be the same tomorrow, so for retail strategists to stay on top, they must focus on the future ahead. Inflation and rising prices affect consumer spending today. Will those spending habits change long-term behaviors? What innovations will lead retailers to success from now until […]
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Retail Innovations of Today and Tomorrow
The present is fleeting. What consumers want today may not be the same tomorrow, so for retail strategists to stay on top, they must focus on the future ahead. Inflation and rising prices affect consumer spending today. Will those spending habits change long-term behaviors? What innovations will lead retailers to success from now until […]
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Accelerating Texas K12 education: The Future of Innovation in School Districts
In this episode of Accelerating Texas K12 Education, host, JW Marshall, of Summit K12, is joined by Doug Roberts, Founder/CEO of, the Institute for Education Innovation. The two discussed what dive into what it is that Robert’s organization does at both a local and national level. Robert’s also offereds insights on into the past, present, […]
Accelerating Texas K12 Education
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: The Future of K12 Education
Podcast host JW Marshall welcomed guest Dr. Melana Silvia, former curriculum Director of Pre-K through 12 Math and Science program for the Calallen Independent School District, Corpus Christi, TX to discuss the past, present, and future state of education on the popular podcast Accelerating Texas K12 Education. Dr. Silvia spent 33 years in education with […]
Cashing-In with Tidel
Cash Handling Made Easy With Tidel’s TR180 Cash Recycler
Retailers are now focusing on automating tasks that don’t add value, and cash handling is a significant part of this initiative. David Barclay, Vice President of Marketing at Tidel, joined host Tyler Kern to talk about Tidel’s latest cash recycler, the TR180. It’s designed to help retailers automate back-office cash handling tasks. Cash recyclers bring […]
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The Resiliency of the Hospitality Industry
Jamie Bravo, General Manager of Hotel Bardo, a boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico, joined us on Dirt Work to discuss the future of hospitality, picking up from a previous Dirt Work episode conversation when Global Architecture firm founder Scott Lowe said the future will be defined by hotels with less than 50 guest rooms. Hotels […]
AEC
From a Small Garage to Big Success: The Story of Arc Specialties
From its inception in 1983 to now, ARC Specialties has become a case study in the growth of an American entrepreneurial endeavor. Company President Dan Allford took the business out of a garage and has since turned the automated manufacturing systems provider into an international enterprise. On the first episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, […]
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By Navigating Sustainability and Responsible Retail, Businesses Can Reach Better Ethical and Profit Achievements
The world is in an era where sustainability and responsible retail business practices are increasingly crucial. For the latest episode of “What Just Happened,” host Christine Russo further explored the hows and whys of this pressing issue by interviewing Cara Smyth, Global Senior Managing Director for ESG and Responsible Retail at Accenture, and Chair […]
Standing Out From the Competition
In a crowded marketplace, authenticity could be the strongest differentiator in standing out from the competition. Actor and Keynote Speaker Greg Bryk shares his insights on making a mark, on-screen and in the B2B arena. Bryk emphasizes the power of authenticity over pandering to the audience. He explains, “The way to stick out from […]
How Marines Master Communications Through Radio
Amid the chaos of the battlefield, the mastery of radio communication can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Marine Corps Veteran Jacob Dent provides a comprehensive look at the pivotal role of single-channel radios in ensuring operational success and safety for Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton and in global operations. The video delves […]
Retail Innovations of Today and Tomorrow
The present is fleeting. What consumers want today may not be the same tomorrow, so for retail strategists to stay on top, they must focus on the future ahead. Inflation and rising prices affect consumer spending today. Will those spending habits change long-term behaviors? What innovations will lead retailers to success from now until […]
Accelerating Texas K12 education: The Future of Innovation in School Districts
In this episode of Accelerating Texas K12 Education, host, JW Marshall, of Summit K12, is joined by Doug Roberts, Founder/CEO of, the Institute for Education Innovation. The two discussed what dive into what it is that Robert’s organization does at both a local and national level. Robert’s also offereds insights on into the past, present, […]
Accelerating Texas K12 Education: The Future of K12 Education
Podcast host JW Marshall welcomed guest Dr. Melana Silvia, former curriculum Director of Pre-K through 12 Math and Science program for the Calallen Independent School District, Corpus Christi, TX to discuss the past, present, and future state of education on the popular podcast Accelerating Texas K12 Education. Dr. Silvia spent 33 years in education with […]
Cash Handling Made Easy With Tidel’s TR180 Cash Recycler
Retailers are now focusing on automating tasks that don’t add value, and cash handling is a significant part of this initiative. David Barclay, Vice President of Marketing at Tidel, joined host Tyler Kern to talk about Tidel’s latest cash recycler, the TR180. It’s designed to help retailers automate back-office cash handling tasks. Cash recyclers bring […]
The Resiliency of the Hospitality Industry
Jamie Bravo, General Manager of Hotel Bardo, a boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico, joined us on Dirt Work to discuss the future of hospitality, picking up from a previous Dirt Work episode conversation when Global Architecture firm founder Scott Lowe said the future will be defined by hotels with less than 50 guest rooms. Hotels […]
From a Small Garage to Big Success: The Story of Arc Specialties
From its inception in 1983 to now, ARC Specialties has become a case study in the growth of an American entrepreneurial endeavor. Company President Dan Allford took the business out of a garage and has since turned the automated manufacturing systems provider into an international enterprise. On the first episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, […]
U.S. and China Trade War, and Why Experts Disagree on its Impact
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China continues to make an impact on businesses even beyond the two nations’ borders. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are currently meeting with Chinese diplomats in Shanghai to find a resolution. Until an agreement is reached though, businesses and consumers […]
Element Sessions: Answering the Age-Old Question of What is Contemporary Design
How do you nail down the definition of contemporary? Ask an expert like Suzanne DeRusha, president of Suzanne Kimberly Design. In this episode of Element Sessions, an Element Designs podcast, host Sean Heath explored the fundamental principles of creating successful contemporary designs with the noted designer. So, does contemporary design have a firm or […]
Element Sessions: Software is Transforming Every Step of Design for the Better
Technology has changed the way products work and look, but what is often overlooked is the technology that puts these products in front of a buying audience. For the woodworking, cabinet, furniture, and store fixture industries, the most powerful technologies have been the ones making each aspect of the design process more efficient, straight-forward, […]