Erik Saltvold's guest appearances

Erik Saltvold

Channel Mastery

RETHINK RETAIL

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No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail.June 15, 2020: Coresight Research's prediction for malls, retailers double down on e-commerce, Big Lots partners with Instacart. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella BockEdited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. June 15, 2020: Coresight Research's prediction for malls, retailers double down on e-commerce, Big Lots partners with Instacart. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Retail Rundown - June 15, 2020 - with Thiago Garcia and Erik Saltvold

Today, we get to hear from Erik Saltvold, founder and owner of Erik’s Bike, Board and Ski, a very successful specialty retailer, and leader in the active outdoor lifestyle markets. Erik is a friend of the Channel Mastery podcast and this is his second interview.

Today, we get to hear from Erik Saltvold, founder and owner of Erik’s Bike, Board and Ski, a very successful specialty retailer, and leader in the active outdoor lifestyle markets. Erik is a friend of the Channel Mastery podcast and this is his second interview.

83: Evolving the Brand to Retail Specialty Relationship with Erik Saltvold of Erik's Bikes, Board and Ski

For full show notes go to ChannelMastery.com/45   EPISODE PREVIEW: Erik Saltvold is decidedly bullish on independent specialty in the bike market. His optimism makes him less of a bull and more of a unicorn in the industry, especially considering he’s been through fire and rain in his 41 years of owning a chain of Midwest bike shops. And still, his business is successful and growing because he refuses to see the omnichannel evolution as a hindrance. Where others see destruction and dismay in the change, Erik see opportunities and relishes in the challenge to change and evolve. In today’s episode we talk about the state of the bike industry, the rise of e-bikes, the curious catch-22 of bike share programs, and how cycling literally saved a town. If you’re feeling world weary, this may just be the jolt you need to modify your perspective and charge at the excitement of the challenge. GUEST PROFILE: Erik Saltvold’s LinkedIn account is a thing of beauty. His experience is listed as “paper boy” for three years, followed by a 41-year stint as owner of Erik’s Bike Shop, Inc. If you’re really paying attention, you’ll notice that he founded the bike shop two years before he entered high school. When he graduated high school, his shop had outgrown its original location in his parents’ barn, so he moved into his first storefront. Today ERIK'S employs over 450 people and has 29 locations throughout the Midwest. His business philosophy has remained constant: professional, knowledgeable service in a friendly store environment. And Erik still enjoys working at the shops and helping customers find that perfect bike. Topics covered: State of the bike industry, youth entrepreneurialism, e-bikes, independent bike dealers (IBDs), specialty retail, bike share programs, acoustic and e-bikes, legislating e-bikes, specialty retailers on creating demand, competing with Amazon, aging in the industry, the cycling renaissance of Lanesboro, Minnesota For full show notes go to ChannelMastery.com/45

For full show notes go to <a href="ChannelMastery.com/45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChannelMastery.com/45</a> EPISODE PREVIEW: Erik Saltvold is decidedly bullish on independent specialty in the bike market. His optimism makes him less of a bull and more of a unicorn in the industry, especially considering he’s been through fire and rain in his 41 years of owning a chain of Midwest bike shops. And still, his business is successful and growing because he refuses to see the omnichannel evolution as a hindrance. Where others see destruction and dismay in the change, Erik see opportunities and relishes in the challenge to change and evolve. In today’s episode we talk about the state of the bike industry, the rise of e-bikes, the curious catch-22 of bike share programs, and how cycling literally saved a town. If you’re feeling world weary, this may just be the jolt you need to modify your perspective and charge at the excitement of the challenge. GUEST PROFILE: Erik Saltvold’s LinkedIn account is a thing of beauty. His experience is listed as “paper boy” for three years, followed by a 41-year stint as owner of Erik’s Bike Shop, Inc. If you’re really paying attention, you’ll notice that he founded the bike shop two years before he entered high school. When he graduated high school, his shop had outgrown its original location in his parents’ barn, so he moved into his first storefront. Today ERIK'S employs over 450 people and has 29 locations throughout the Midwest. His business philosophy has remained constant: professional, knowledgeable service in a friendly store environment. And Erik still enjoys working at the shops and helping customers find that perfect bike. Topics covered: State of the bike industry, youth entrepreneurialism, e-bikes, independent bike dealers (IBDs), specialty retail, bike share programs, acoustic and e-bikes, legislating e-bikes, specialty retailers on creating demand, competing with Amazon, aging in the industry, the cycling renaissance of Lanesboro, Minnesota For full show notes go to <a href="ChannelMastery.com/45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChannelMastery.com/45</a>