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Ernie Borr
- Oral History
Ernie Borr was a band director from Mandan, North Dakota who was an early supporter of the Eckroth Music store.
Sharman Beasley-Vesecky
- Oral History
Sharman Beasley-Vesecky grew up in the music business as her grandfather, William Howard Beasley, served as the president of the NAMM Board of Di
Plug In and Turn it Up! Increasing Electric Guitar Sales in 2013
- NAMM U Post
John Anning and panel
Using Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to Drive Growth and Profit
- NAMM U Post
In this session George Hines will discuss the best ways to establish Key Performance Indicators that will allow you to keep your company on a solid foundation...
Get Unstuck: Boost Your Finances
- NAMM U Post
This session gets personal. Barry lost $1M in the sale of his last company because he did not understand how to read his own balance sheet. Over the years,...
The Power of QR Codes to Promote Your Business: It's Easy and Inexpensive!
- NAMM U Post
Do you know about using QR codes to market your business. That QR codes are easy to use? Or that you can download them from a free website and print them...
Dean Zelinsky
- Oral History
Dean Zelinsky wanted to bring cool guitars to the market place and when he set out to do just that he was still in high school!
Art Wiggs
- Oral History
Art Wiggs has always admired the Gretsch brand of guitars.
Sam Wangler
- Oral History
Sam Wangler ran a music store in Bismarck, North Dakoda for 35 years before his retirement.
Ren Wall
- Oral History
Ren Wall proudly followed his father's footsteps and worked in the Gibson Guitar Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Robert Walker
- Oral History
Robert Walker worked for the retail stores of the Baldwin Piano Company.
Mike Stoll
- Oral History
Mike Stoll has had a passion for electronics and music since before he can remember.
Joyce Shelven
- Oral History
Joyce Shelven was a factory worker for the Gibson Guitar Company when it was located in Kalamazoon, Michigan.
Ron Sfarzo
- Oral History
Ron Sfarzo may be the only interviewee within the NAMM Oral History collection who served as a police officer in California!
William Reynolds
- Oral History
William Reynolds made his career designing signs and even a few monuments in and around Bismarck, North Dakota.
David Angress
- Oral History
David Angress has spent his career in the technology and specialty products markets, holding several senior executive positions in retail, manufa
Bill Larson
- Oral History
Bill Larson served as a band director for over 35 years in Montana.
Larry Miletich
- Oral History
Larry Miletich along with his father and brother began playing music together as a group when they moved to Kalispell, Montana.
George Miletich Jr.
- Oral History
George Miletich Jr. and his brother run Music One Workshop in Kalispell, Montana.
Sherry Linnerooth
- Oral History
Sherry Linnerooth took music lessons from Bill Eckroth, who would later open a music store in Mandan, North Dakoda.
How To Stage Successful Themed Recitals
- NAMM U Post
How to Use Showcases to Grow Your Lesson Program
- NAMM U Post
The Incredible Power of 7-Minute Sales Meetings
- NAMM U Post
Looking for a quick business boost?
How to Sell Your Local 'Pros'
- NAMM U Post
Find out easy ways to sell the local “pro” musicians who come in looking for an additional discount or feel they deserve preferential treatment because they...
John Kuziel
- Oral History
John Kuziel was a long time factory worker for the Gibson Guitar Company when it was located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
How To Manage Customer Flow
- NAMM U Post
The team at Easy Music Center strives to create an atmosphere of fun for both the customers and the employees.
Mike Korpak
- Oral History
Mike Korpak enjoyed his work in the factory at Gibson Guitars beginning back in the 1960s in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
How To Turn an In-Store Event into Profits
- NAMM U Post
Whether it’s a manufacturers clinic, an open mic night or a student performance showcase, Brian Reardon aims to have an in-store event once a month, and turns...
Stan Kolb
- Oral History
Stan Kolb is the president of Taylor Music in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Richard Keldsen
- Oral History
Richard Keldsen is the president of Saga Music in San Francisco, California.