by Hardware Innovators | Jul 16, 2026 | Blogs, Marketing, Masterminds, Sales
July’s conversations all came back to one practical challenge: staying connected with customers and employees when the store gets busy. Contractors want to hear from a real person. Customers respond to real stories from their local store. Employees need communication...
by Hardware Innovators | Jun 18, 2026 | Blogs, Marketing, Masterminds, Sales
Another month of Mastermind meetings is in the books, and if there was one theme that showed up across all three groups, it was this: the little things matter. Whether it was a B2B rep taking an extra minute to follow up, a marketer turning customer reviews into...
by Hardware Innovators | Apr 9, 2026 | Downloadable Templates & Tools, Marketing, Sales, Webinar
We recently hosted ‘Which eCommerce Platform Is Best for Hardware & LBM Dealers?’, a webinar that evaluated the leading eCommerce solutions available to independent hardware and LBM retailers. In this session, we walked through 9 platforms to help...
by Hardware Innovators | Feb 13, 2026 | Downloadable Templates & Tools, Marketing, Sales, Webinar
We recently hosted Building the Perfect Revenue Scorecard for Hardware Stores, a practical webinar designed specifically for independent hardware retailers looking to bring clarity and focus to their numbers. In this session, we walked through how simple, right-sized...
by Hardware Innovators | Feb 13, 2025 | Blogs, Marketing, Misc
A well-planned social media strategy can help your hardware store build stronger relationships with your customers, increase foot traffic, and drive sales. This guide expands on key practices, including leveraging holiday and seasonal posts, creating engaging pillar...
by Hardware Innovators | Nov 13, 2024 | Blogs, Marketing, Misc
Wondering how you can boost sales during the slower winter season? Festive holiday events and promotions are the perfect way to engage your community and stay on people’s minds. To make the most of the holiday season, here are four tried-and-true marketing ideas to...
