The Retail Razor: Blade to Greatness!

Retail Razor: Blade to Greatness PREVIEW !

In this episode - How to tap into employee intrinsic motivation, with Jeffrey P. McNulty!

In this podcast, your hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden, hear from a retail industry leader who shares their insights and wisdom on how to excel in this dynamic and competitive field. We learn about the essential skills and qualities that every retail executive needs to lead their teams and their business to success.

We call this series the ‘Blade to Greatness’ because the insights, learnings, and advice our guest brings you cuts through the clutter in building great retail leaders.

Whether we’re talking about the corporate office or stores, we’ll uncover valuable tips and advice that you can apply to your own retail career growth.

Each episode will feature one specific skill, leadership trait, or capability that every retail leader should master to drive success not only of their business but of their corporate and store teams. We’ve chosen each retail voice specifically because they are experts in developing retail leadership.

Meet Our First Blade to Greatness Retail Leader

In our first episode, we speak with Jeffrey P. McNulty, Founder and CEO of New Retail Ethos, creator of The Ultimate Retail Course, and author of The Ultimate Retail Manual. We learn from his 30 years of "hands-on industry experience" as an Executive Leader for The Home Depot, Lowes, Barnes & Noble, PetSmart, Shopko, Toys R Us, Publix, and Festival Foods, plus 18 years of experience as a Retail Research Analyst. Having conducted over 1000 consultations/engagements with clients on Wall Street, Hedge Fund Managers, Equity Investment Partners, retailers, and entrepreneurs in the retail sector, Jeffrey has a myriad of experience, knowledge, and wisdom when it comes to retail leadership!

In this episode, Jeffrey talks with us about one of the most important skills every retail leader needs to master:

How to tap into employee intrinsic motivation!

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S1:E2 The Power of Employee Autonomy in Retail with Jeffrey P McNulty

In this episode of 'Blade to Greatness,' hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden sit down with Jeffrey P. McNulty, founder and CEO of New Retail Ethos. Drawing from his 30 years of experience in the retail industry and as a retail research analyst, McNulty shares the critical importance of providing employee autonomy. Key insights include the benefits of employee autonomy in fostering innovative ideas and impacting organizational success, illustrated through examples from top companies like Google and Lockheed Martin. McNulty also offers an exclusive discount for his Ultimate Retail Course to listeners, underscoring his commitment to spreading retail excellence. Join us to discover actionable tips for creating future leaders and improving retail management practices.

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Meet your hosts::

Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2024. Thinkers 360 named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, & Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation, and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft.

Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert for 2024 & 2023, & Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand & the consumer. After a career on the fashion & supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks & building retail tech!

Music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Swag, Tag and Brag from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E1 The Ultimate Guide to Intrinsic Motivation in Retail Leadership with Jeffrey P. McNulty

Welcome to our new Retail Razor podcast series - Blade to Greatness! Each episode we hear from a retail industry leader who shares their sharp insights and cuts of wisdom on how to excel and grow as a retail leader by mastering essential “must have” skills and qualities. In this episode, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden explore the critical skill of tapping into employee intrinsic motivation with Jeffrey P. McNulty, founder of New Retail Ethos and a seasoned retail executive with extensive experience across major retailers and a deep understanding of retail leadership and motivation. Jeffrey shares insightful advice on driving employee engagement, productivity, and satisfaction by focusing on intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivation. Additionally, Jeffrey offers a special discount for his Ultimate Retail Course to listeners, underscoring his commitment to spreading retail excellence.

Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com

Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube

Meet your hosts::

Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2024. Thinkers 360 named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, & Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation, and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft.

Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert for 2024 & 2023, & Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand & the consumer. After a career on the fashion & supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks & building retail tech!

Music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Swag, Tag and Brag from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E4 How to Hire the Right Person in Retail with Ron Thurston

Join hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden on the fourth episode of the Retail Razor: Blade to Greatness. This episode features a discussion with retail industry expert Ron Thurston, co-founder of Ossy and author of 'Retail Pride.' Ron shares his insights on transforming retail hiring processes to better connect highly qualified and engaged candidates with retail brands. He discusses the need for a human-centric approach in hiring frontline retail workers, emphasizing the importance of emotional empathy, curiosity, and culture fit. Tune in to learn how to reframe your job search strategies and improve recruitment outcomes in the retail industry!

Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com

Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube

Meet your hosts::

Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2024. Thinkers 360 named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, & Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation, and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft.

Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert for 2024 & 2023, & Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand & the consumer. After a career on the fashion & supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks & building retail tech!

Music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Swag, Tag and Brag from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E5 Empowering Retail Leaders Through Intrapreneurship - Insights from Jeffrey P. McNulty

In this fifth episode of the Retail Razor show 'Blade to Greatness,' hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden speak with Jeffrey P. McNulty, founder and CEO of New Retail Ethos.. Jeffrey shares insights from his 30 years of hands-on industry experience, discussing the essential skills every retail executive needs and emphasizing the significance of fostering an environment ofintrapreneurship. He introduces his GAP strategy (Growth, Autonomy, Purpose) as a blueprint for enhancing intrapreneurial culture within organizations. Key points include the importance of succession planning, daily check-ins, competitive wages, flexible scheduling, employee empowerment, and community involvement. Jeffrey also offers practical advice on turning mistakes into lessons and ensuring employees feel trusted and included. He highlights that intrapreneurship benefits both the organization and employees, creating a win-win scenario. As an added bonus, Jeffrey provides listeners with a discount code for his Ultimate Retail Course.

Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com

Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube

Meet your hosts::

Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2024. Thinkers 360 named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, & Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation, and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft.

Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert for 2024 & 2023, & Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand & the consumer. After a career on the fashion & supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks & building retail tech!

Music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Swag, Tag and Brag from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.