Podcasts by S-TEC Shop Talk
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Ep. 1803: Promoboxx from 2018-08-02T18:13:48
Do you manage your bike shop's social media accounts? What if you had free access to the photos and videos created by the brands that you sell in your store? Then you should know about Promoboxx.
Ep. 1802: 2017 E-bike Summit Panel 2 from 2018-01-19T17:49:13
Do electric mountain bikes belong on trails used by hikers, equestrian riders, and regular mountain bikers? Or do they only belong on trails designated for motorized vehicles? This contentious ques...
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Ep. 1801: 2017 E-bike Summit Panel 1 from 2018-01-19T17:49:06
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association and PeopleForBikes conduct an annual E-bike Summit for stakeholders in the ever-expanding electric bicycle phenomenon in North America.
Shimano ho...
Ep 1709: Catching Up with Project Bike Tech from 2017-12-27T00:05:52
Project Bike Tech is a high school vocational program like auto shop, but for bicycle mechanics. Mercedes Ross, their National Director, recently stopped by Shimano North America Bicycle HQ to shar...
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Ep 1708: Road Tubeless Explained from 2017-11-08T23:53:52
Road tubeless tires ride better and reduce flats compared to traditional road bicycle tires. But their higher air pressures make them different from mountain bike tubeless systems, and there's some...
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Ep 1707: Retailer Boot Camp from 2017-10-09T12:55:29
In a 20 group, retailers from noncompeting markets meet to help each other improve. Business metrics like inventory performance, sales by category, payroll, marketing spending, and rent are shared ...
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Ep. 1706: Used Bikes, Big Business from 2017-08-14T16:57:31
The secondhand bicycle market is huge. What is your shop doing to help old bike sellers become new bike buyers?
In this episode, we speak with three guests who've built big businesses out ...
Ep 1705 Performance Bicycle: Employee Training at the Multistore Enterprise from 2017-07-03T17:08:45
With 106 store locations, Performance Bicycle operates the largest bicycle retail chain in the United States. Finding good employees and training them to deliver a consistently high level of expert...
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Ep 1704: Bike Mechanic Hired By NASA from 2017-06-11T00:00
You may have heard recently about a bike mechanic who was recruited to work for NASA. It's no fluke that Stevo Partida, also a certified aviation mechanic, was hired away to work on spacecraft.
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Ep 1703: Rent Your Bikes from 2017-04-17T23:47:38
Renting downhill bikes is a big summer business for the bike park at Alaska's Alyeska Resort. We talk to shop manager Steve Bartholomew to learn the do's and don'ts of the rental business.
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Ep 1702: Loyalty Rocks with Sam Dantzler from 2017-03-20T17:15:52
If you want to sell things at full margin, stop thinking you're in the business of selling widgets. Be in the business of knowing your customers and providing amazing, personal connections, and the...
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Ep 1701: Lazer Sport Helmets from 2017-02-28T01:50:17
We find out how Lazer Sport designs their bicycle helmets to fit most people comfortably, and provide a consistent fit across their entire product line.
Christoper Smith, Lazer's North America...
Ep 1610: Project BikeTech from 2016-11-06T00:00
Project Bike Tech is a high school vocational training program. It's like auto shop, for bikes. Learn how local bike shops coordinate with Project Bike Tech to bring this program to their communities.
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Ep 1609: Triathlon Specialist Colorado Multisport from 2016-09-12T00:00
Colorado Multisport is a premiere triathlon shop in Boulder, Colorado. We talk with the owner, manager, and head mechanic to learn what makes them succesful
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Ep 1608: Suspension Specialist Dirt Labs from 2016-08-06T00:00
Our series featuring specialist service providers continues with Boulder-based suspension service experts Dirt Labs.
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Ep. 1607: Earn More Money from 2016-07-13T00:00
Everybody wants a better paycheck. In this episode, learn how bike shop employees and managers might approach asking for a pay raise.
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Ep 1606: S-TEC 5th Anniversary from 2016-06-13T18:01:23
S-TEC celebrates its fifth birthday today. Meet some of the people behind the scenes who helped bring S-TEC to life.
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Ep 1605: Hire Great Employees from 2016-05-25T17:55:07
The Mann Group shares advice for hiring and retaining great bike shop employees.
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Ep 1604: Women's Boutique The Unlikely Cyclist from 2016-05-09T16:45:57
Our profiles on specialist bike shops continues with The Unlikely Cyclist, a women's boutique in Costa Mesa, CA
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Ep 1603: Track Specialist Bill Ron Bikes from 2016-05-06T23:37:23
Track specialist Bill Ron shines a light into the insular world of track racing . Learn from a legendary racer, mechanic, and coach to multiple world champions.
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Ep 1601: Vintage Bike Specialist The Bicycle Stand from 2016-03-12T00:00
Vintage bike specialist The Bicycle Stand of Long Beach, CA
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Ep 1503: Employee Training and Profitability from 2015-12-05T00:33:44
Does paying for training increase shop profitability?
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