Ideas

June 08, 2026 I by Steve France

5 Tips for Summertime Production

Ideas for improving your repair shop’s output during the busy summertime season.

June 08, 2026 I The Experts I by Peter Dods

Confessions of a Music Retail AI Addict

Tips for building a workflow automator using AI.

June 08, 2026 I by Steve France

4 KPIs to Drive Repair Output

Four KPIs to help every tech in your repair shop operate at their fullest potential.

June 08, 2026 I The Experts I by Peter Dods

Don’t Let AI Help You Fail

How to use AI to help streamline your workflows, without letting it lead you off course.

February 02, 2026 I by Rande Vick

The Grammy Effect: How Artist Gear Choices Drive Retail Traffic

How a single televised performance creates weeks of walk-in demand — and how retailers can capture the momentum.

January 19, 2026 I by Angelica Primachenko

Creator Tips for The NAMM Floor

A few pre-show planning tips that helps one marketing director make the most out of her NAMM show experience.

December 04, 2025 I by Steve France

The Need for Instrument Repair Apprenticeships

​France offers ideas for solving the instrument repair tech shortage.

December 04, 2025 I by Matthew Kennedy

Making Connections That Matter

Kennedy shares tips for networking while at The NAMM Show.