Resource Library
Welcome to the Resource Library. Here you will find a frequently updated collection of helpful hardware retail industry resources.
The Resource Library is a collection of shared wisdom, videos, downloadable tools, and past webinars.
Blog Posts
10 Kid-Friendly Event Ideas for Your Hardware Store
Looking for ways to bring more families into your store and strengthen your role as a community hub?...
June 2025 Mastermind Recap
Each month, Hardware Innovators come together to talk shop, solve problems, and share what’s actuall...
May 2025 Mastermind Recap
Our Hardware Innovators brought the heat in this month’s Masterminds, just in time for summer staffi...
April 2025 Mastermind Recap
Our April Mastermind tackled the thing everyone’s buzzing about—AI. But instead of buzzwords, our GM...
March 2025 Mastermind Recap
Another month, another round of game-changing discussions at our Hardware Innovators Masterminds! In...
February 2025 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind was a wealth share of knowledge. Our Marketing folks tal...
Social Media Posting Best Practices for Hardware Retail Stores
January 2025 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind talked about big wins and losses for 2024. Marketers and...
December 2024 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind covered a lot of ground: preparing for a new year of mar...
November 2024 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind tackled two hot topics: going digital and creating bette...
4 Holiday Hardware Store Marketing Ideas for December
October 2024 Mastermind Recap
The holiday season was on everyone’s mind at this month’s Mastermind. Marketers shared holiday flier...
September 2024 Mastermind Recap
Our Hardware Innovators are a group of people who are dedicated and determined to see their hardware...
August 2024 Mastermind Recap
Our Masterminds always have amazing takeaways, and this Mastermind was no different! We had marketer...
How to Increase Social Media Followers When You Feel Stuck
Do you feel stuck with your social media and can't seem to gain new followers? Take a look at this l...
July 2024 Mastermind Recap
July's Mastermind discussions were jam-packed with helpful insights and information for the Marketin...
Social Media Content Strategy Guide & Templates!
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful resource to pla...
June 2024 Mastermind Recap
During this month’s Mastermind call, we talked about how AI is helping and hurting you and how one e...
Content Ideas Based on The Month For Your Hardware Store
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful list of content...
May 2024 Mastermind Recap
During this month’s Mastermind call, we dove into the ins and outs of a marketing campaign, how to m...
How to Treat Your B2B Customers Like VIPs
Want to know how to treat your B2B customers like VIPs (and ultimately increase B2B sales), here's a...
Our Recommended Social Media Equipment List
When it comes to creating social media, you don't have to have the latest and greatest equipment! Re...
April 2024 Mastermind Recap
In April's Mastermind, we talked about automating social media, using data to identify your ROI for ...
Tips to Increase B2B Sales
While retail sales in your hardware store might be down, let's lean on increasing B2B business! Read...
March 2024 Mastermind Recap
In March's Mastermind, we talked about social media content, navigating constantly increasing minimu...
Your Go-To Guide For Team Building Activities
Let’s talk about team-building exercises you can implement in your store to build a more cohesive an...
February 2024 Mastermind Recap
In February's Mastermind, we discussed Local Lift Max, overcoming communication barriers, team build...
3-Minute Guide to SEO For Your Hardware Store
SEO is a powerful tool your hardware store can utilize so your website is the go-to resource for you...
Hardware Store Event Ideas for 2025
Here are some events ideas you can start to plan for 2024 that have been wildly successful for some ...
January 2024 Mastermind Recap
In January's Mastermind, we discussed SEO and how to compete with sites like Amazon, and then we got...
December 2023 Mastermind Recap
In December's Mastermind, we talked about the importance of events for your hardware store and which...
Leadership Tip: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed
Watch this video on Leadership Tips: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed - Learn how to l...
How to Motivate Your Hardware Store Employees
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Need to Hire a Marketing Liaison For Your Hardware Store? Here’s a Job Description!
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Top 3 Hardware Store Customer Needs in 2024
Learn what your customers are looking for in 2024 - are you prepared? Let's make 2024 the best year ...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
Hardware Innovators Reading List
In order to grow your hardware store, you have to grow your mind! Check out Hardware Innovators Mast...
November 2023 Mastermind Recap
In November's Mastermind, we talked about the power of yearly retreats, how to increase sales throug...
October 2023 Mastermind Recap
Learn how to embrace the power of strategic planning, the importance of protecting your store from c...
September Mastermind Recap
September's mastermind recap + hiring, firing, and training, and how candy bars and gift cards tie i...
August Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
July Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
June Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
April 2023 Monthly Mastermind
April's mastermind recap + tools you can use in your next huddle!
Our First Monthly Mastermind!
Are you trying to figure out how to create a marketing budget but keep getting stuck? Check out this...
Hardware Store Marketing 101: Your Hardware Store’s Top 3 Customer Needs
Are you meeting your customer’s needs? Don’t rely on guesswork when it comes to customer...
How To Build A Hardware Retail Marketing Strategy
Do you have a marketing strategy? Or is it something you’ve been kicking yourself for not doing for ...
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Our Recommended Social Media Equipment List
When it comes to creating social media, you don't have to have the latest and greatest equipment! Re...
How to Treat Your B2B Customers Like VIPs
Want to know how to treat your B2B customers like VIPs (and ultimately increase B2B sales), here's a...
Tips to Increase B2B Sales
While retail sales in your hardware store might be down, let's lean on increasing B2B business! Read...
Your Go-To Guide For Team Building Activities
Let’s talk about team-building exercises you can implement in your store to build a more cohesive an...
3-Minute Guide to SEO For Your Hardware Store
SEO is a powerful tool your hardware store can utilize so your website is the go-to resource for you...
Top 3 Hardware Store Customer Needs in 2024
Learn what your customers are looking for in 2024 - are you prepared? Let's make 2024 the best year ...
10 Kid-Friendly Event Ideas for Your Hardware Store
Looking for ways to bring more families into your store and strengthen your role as a community hub?...
Social Media Posting Best Practices for Hardware Retail Stores
4 Holiday Hardware Store Marketing Ideas for December
How to Increase Social Media Followers When You Feel Stuck
Do you feel stuck with your social media and can't seem to gain new followers? Take a look at this l...
Social Media Content Strategy Guide & Templates!
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful resource to pla...
Content Ideas Based on The Month For Your Hardware Store
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful list of content...
How to Treat Your B2B Customers Like VIPs
Want to know how to treat your B2B customers like VIPs (and ultimately increase B2B sales), here's a...
Our Recommended Social Media Equipment List
When it comes to creating social media, you don't have to have the latest and greatest equipment! Re...
Tips to Increase B2B Sales
While retail sales in your hardware store might be down, let's lean on increasing B2B business! Read...
Your Go-To Guide For Team Building Activities
Let’s talk about team-building exercises you can implement in your store to build a more cohesive an...
3-Minute Guide to SEO For Your Hardware Store
SEO is a powerful tool your hardware store can utilize so your website is the go-to resource for you...
Hardware Store Event Ideas for 2025
Here are some events ideas you can start to plan for 2024 that have been wildly successful for some ...
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June 2025 Mastermind Recap
Each month, Hardware Innovators come together to talk shop, solve problems, and share what’s actuall...
May 2025 Mastermind Recap
Our Hardware Innovators brought the heat in this month’s Masterminds, just in time for summer staffi...
April 2025 Mastermind Recap
Our April Mastermind tackled the thing everyone’s buzzing about—AI. But instead of buzzwords, our GM...
March 2025 Mastermind Recap
Another month, another round of game-changing discussions at our Hardware Innovators Masterminds! In...
February 2025 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind was a wealth share of knowledge. Our Marketing folks tal...
January 2025 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind talked about big wins and losses for 2024. Marketers and...
December 2024 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind covered a lot of ground: preparing for a new year of mar...
November 2024 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind tackled two hot topics: going digital and creating bette...
October 2024 Mastermind Recap
The holiday season was on everyone’s mind at this month’s Mastermind. Marketers shared holiday flier...
September 2024 Mastermind Recap
Our Hardware Innovators are a group of people who are dedicated and determined to see their hardware...
August 2024 Mastermind Recap
Our Masterminds always have amazing takeaways, and this Mastermind was no different! We had marketer...
July 2024 Mastermind Recap
July's Mastermind discussions were jam-packed with helpful insights and information for the Marketin...
June 2024 Mastermind Recap
During this month’s Mastermind call, we talked about how AI is helping and hurting you and how one e...
May 2024 Mastermind Recap
During this month’s Mastermind call, we dove into the ins and outs of a marketing campaign, how to m...
April 2024 Mastermind Recap
In April's Mastermind, we talked about automating social media, using data to identify your ROI for ...
March 2024 Mastermind Recap
In March's Mastermind, we talked about social media content, navigating constantly increasing minimu...
February 2024 Mastermind Recap
In February's Mastermind, we discussed Local Lift Max, overcoming communication barriers, team build...
January 2024 Mastermind Recap
In January's Mastermind, we discussed SEO and how to compete with sites like Amazon, and then we got...
December 2023 Mastermind Recap
In December's Mastermind, we talked about the importance of events for your hardware store and which...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
Hardware Innovators Reading List
In order to grow your hardware store, you have to grow your mind! Check out Hardware Innovators Mast...
November 2023 Mastermind Recap
In November's Mastermind, we talked about the power of yearly retreats, how to increase sales throug...
October 2023 Mastermind Recap
Learn how to embrace the power of strategic planning, the importance of protecting your store from c...
September Mastermind Recap
September's mastermind recap + hiring, firing, and training, and how candy bars and gift cards tie i...
August Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
July Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
June Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
April 2023 Monthly Mastermind
April's mastermind recap + tools you can use in your next huddle!
Our First Monthly Mastermind!
Are you trying to figure out how to create a marketing budget but keep getting stuck? Check out this...
Load More
Social Media Posting Best Practices for Hardware Retail Stores
4 Holiday Hardware Store Marketing Ideas for December
How to Increase Social Media Followers When You Feel Stuck
Do you feel stuck with your social media and can't seem to gain new followers? Take a look at this l...
Social Media Content Strategy Guide & Templates!
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful resource to pla...
Content Ideas Based on The Month For Your Hardware Store
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful list of content...
How to Treat Your B2B Customers Like VIPs
Want to know how to treat your B2B customers like VIPs (and ultimately increase B2B sales), here's a...
Our Recommended Social Media Equipment List
When it comes to creating social media, you don't have to have the latest and greatest equipment! Re...
Tips to Increase B2B Sales
While retail sales in your hardware store might be down, let's lean on increasing B2B business! Read...
Your Go-To Guide For Team Building Activities
Let’s talk about team-building exercises you can implement in your store to build a more cohesive an...
3-Minute Guide to SEO For Your Hardware Store
SEO is a powerful tool your hardware store can utilize so your website is the go-to resource for you...
Hardware Store Event Ideas for 2025
Here are some events ideas you can start to plan for 2024 that have been wildly successful for some ...
Need to Hire a Marketing Liaison For Your Hardware Store? Here’s a Job Description!
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
Hardware Store Marketing 101: Your Hardware Store’s Top 3 Customer Needs
Are you meeting your customer’s needs? Don’t rely on guesswork when it comes to customer...
Load More
How to Motivate Your Hardware Store Employees
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Hardware Store Event Ideas for 2025
Here are some events ideas you can start to plan for 2024 that have been wildly successful for some ...
Leadership Tip: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed
Watch this video on Leadership Tips: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed - Learn how to l...
How to Motivate Your Hardware Store Employees
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Hardware Innovators Reading List
In order to grow your hardware store, you have to grow your mind! Check out Hardware Innovators Mast...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
June 2025 Mastermind Recap
Each month, Hardware Innovators come together to talk shop, solve problems, and share what’s actuall...
May 2025 Mastermind Recap
Our Hardware Innovators brought the heat in this month’s Masterminds, just in time for summer staffi...
April 2025 Mastermind Recap
Our April Mastermind tackled the thing everyone’s buzzing about—AI. But instead of buzzwords, our GM...
March 2025 Mastermind Recap
Another month, another round of game-changing discussions at our Hardware Innovators Masterminds! In...
February 2025 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind was a wealth share of knowledge. Our Marketing folks tal...
Social Media Posting Best Practices for Hardware Retail Stores
January 2025 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind talked about big wins and losses for 2024. Marketers and...
December 2024 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind covered a lot of ground: preparing for a new year of mar...
November 2024 Mastermind Recap
This month’s Hardware Innovators Mastermind tackled two hot topics: going digital and creating bette...
4 Holiday Hardware Store Marketing Ideas for December
October 2024 Mastermind Recap
The holiday season was on everyone’s mind at this month’s Mastermind. Marketers shared holiday flier...
September 2024 Mastermind Recap
Our Hardware Innovators are a group of people who are dedicated and determined to see their hardware...
August 2024 Mastermind Recap
Our Masterminds always have amazing takeaways, and this Mastermind was no different! We had marketer...
July 2024 Mastermind Recap
July's Mastermind discussions were jam-packed with helpful insights and information for the Marketin...
June 2024 Mastermind Recap
During this month’s Mastermind call, we talked about how AI is helping and hurting you and how one e...
May 2024 Mastermind Recap
During this month’s Mastermind call, we dove into the ins and outs of a marketing campaign, how to m...
April 2024 Mastermind Recap
In April's Mastermind, we talked about automating social media, using data to identify your ROI for ...
March 2024 Mastermind Recap
In March's Mastermind, we talked about social media content, navigating constantly increasing minimu...
February 2024 Mastermind Recap
In February's Mastermind, we discussed Local Lift Max, overcoming communication barriers, team build...
January 2024 Mastermind Recap
In January's Mastermind, we discussed SEO and how to compete with sites like Amazon, and then we got...
December 2023 Mastermind Recap
In December's Mastermind, we talked about the importance of events for your hardware store and which...
Leadership Tip: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed
Watch this video on Leadership Tips: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed - Learn how to l...
How to Motivate Your Hardware Store Employees
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Need to Hire a Marketing Liaison For Your Hardware Store? Here’s a Job Description!
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Top 3 Hardware Store Customer Needs in 2024
Learn what your customers are looking for in 2024 - are you prepared? Let's make 2024 the best year ...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
Hardware Innovators Reading List
In order to grow your hardware store, you have to grow your mind! Check out Hardware Innovators Mast...
November 2023 Mastermind Recap
In November's Mastermind, we talked about the power of yearly retreats, how to increase sales throug...
October 2023 Mastermind Recap
Learn how to embrace the power of strategic planning, the importance of protecting your store from c...
September Mastermind Recap
September's mastermind recap + hiring, firing, and training, and how candy bars and gift cards tie i...
August Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
July Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
June Mastermind Recap
June's mastermind recap + insights on hiring, hilarious billboards, and more!
April 2023 Monthly Mastermind
April's mastermind recap + tools you can use in your next huddle!
Our First Monthly Mastermind!
Are you trying to figure out how to create a marketing budget but keep getting stuck? Check out this...
Hardware Store Marketing 101: Your Hardware Store’s Top 3 Customer Needs
Are you meeting your customer’s needs? Don’t rely on guesswork when it comes to customer...
How To Build A Hardware Retail Marketing Strategy
Do you have a marketing strategy? Or is it something you’ve been kicking yourself for not doing for ...
Load More
Downloadable Tools
How to Increase Social Media Followers When You Feel Stuck
Do you feel stuck with your social media and can't seem to gain new followers? Take a look at this l...
Social Media Content Strategy Guide & Templates!
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful resource to pla...
Content Ideas Based on The Month For Your Hardware Store
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful list of content...
How to Treat Your B2B Customers Like VIPs
Want to know how to treat your B2B customers like VIPs (and ultimately increase B2B sales), here's a...
Our Recommended Social Media Equipment List
When it comes to creating social media, you don't have to have the latest and greatest equipment! Re...
Tips to Increase B2B Sales
While retail sales in your hardware store might be down, let's lean on increasing B2B business! Read...
Your Go-To Guide For Team Building Activities
Let’s talk about team-building exercises you can implement in your store to build a more cohesive an...
3-Minute Guide to SEO For Your Hardware Store
SEO is a powerful tool your hardware store can utilize so your website is the go-to resource for you...
Hardware Store Event Ideas for 2025
Here are some events ideas you can start to plan for 2024 that have been wildly successful for some ...
Leadership Tip: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed
Watch this video on Leadership Tips: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed - Learn how to l...
How to Motivate Your Hardware Store Employees
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Need to Hire a Marketing Liaison For Your Hardware Store? Here’s a Job Description!
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Top 3 Hardware Store Customer Needs in 2024
Learn what your customers are looking for in 2024 - are you prepared? Let's make 2024 the best year ...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
Hardware Innovators Reading List
In order to grow your hardware store, you have to grow your mind! Check out Hardware Innovators Mast...
Load More
How to Increase Social Media Followers When You Feel Stuck
Do you feel stuck with your social media and can't seem to gain new followers? Take a look at this l...
Social Media Content Strategy Guide & Templates!
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful resource to pla...
Content Ideas Based on The Month For Your Hardware Store
Are you struggling to come up with content for your hardware store? Here's a helpful list of content...
How to Treat Your B2B Customers Like VIPs
Want to know how to treat your B2B customers like VIPs (and ultimately increase B2B sales), here's a...
Our Recommended Social Media Equipment List
When it comes to creating social media, you don't have to have the latest and greatest equipment! Re...
Tips to Increase B2B Sales
While retail sales in your hardware store might be down, let's lean on increasing B2B business! Read...
Your Go-To Guide For Team Building Activities
Let’s talk about team-building exercises you can implement in your store to build a more cohesive an...
3-Minute Guide to SEO For Your Hardware Store
SEO is a powerful tool your hardware store can utilize so your website is the go-to resource for you...
Hardware Store Event Ideas for 2025
Here are some events ideas you can start to plan for 2024 that have been wildly successful for some ...
Leadership Tip: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed
Watch this video on Leadership Tips: The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed - Learn how to l...
How to Motivate Your Hardware Store Employees
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Need to Hire a Marketing Liaison For Your Hardware Store? Here’s a Job Description!
When is the right time to hire a marketing liaison? What's next after you decide to hire a marketing...
Top 3 Hardware Store Customer Needs in 2024
Learn what your customers are looking for in 2024 - are you prepared? Let's make 2024 the best year ...
Marketing Budget Template for Your Hardware Store
Feeling a little lost in what your budget should be when it comes to marketing for your hardware sto...
Hardware Innovators Reading List
In order to grow your hardware store, you have to grow your mind! Check out Hardware Innovators Mast...
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