Run Specialty Cooperative Podcast
Run Specialty Cooperative Podcast
Podcast Description
The Run Specialty Coop Podcast is a show by and for independent running store owners. Hosted by Coop board members, each episode highlights the stories, challenges, and innovations of our community. From shop talk and industry trends to personal journeys and best practices, this podcast is a space to connect, learn, and celebrate what makes run specialty so special.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as industry trends, personal development, and best practices within the run specialty community, with episodes featuring discussions on topics like the importance of independence in retail and collaboration among store owners. For example, the first episode includes insights from Justin Craig of RUNDetroit, who shares experiences and lessons about the running retail business.
The Run Specialty Coop Podcast is a show by and for independent running store owners. Hosted by Coop board members, each episode highlights the stories, challenges, and innovations of our community. From shop talk and industry trends to personal journeys and best practices, this podcast is a space to connect, learn, and celebrate what makes run specialty so special.
Building the Coop – A Conversation with Justin Craig of RUNDetroit
Welcome to the debut episode of the Run Specialty Cooperative Podcast — a show by and for independent running store owners. In this kickoff conversation, hosts Greg Koch and Mark Jimenez, both Coop board members, chat with Justin Craig, Owner of RUNDetroit, about the evolving landscape of run specialty retail and the importance of staying independent.
Justin brings a thoughtful perspective on what it means to own and operate a truly independent running store in today’s industry. He shares his personal journey, lessons learned from years in the business, and his insights on how collaboration—through efforts like the Coop—can help stores thrive without compromising their individuality.
This episode sets the stage for an ongoing dialogue within our community—one that celebrates shared knowledge, mutual support, and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines the run specialty world.
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