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Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, NAMM Young Professionals (YP) welcomes all to its NAMM U Virtual Summit keynote event, featuring Saul Friedgood, president of Eastman Music. Friedgood looks at how his company navigated business during challenging periods and what he sees in the future. NAMM YP is a group of young music products industry professionals focused on providing opportunities to connect, learn and grow. View All Sessions

The world has fundamentally changed since COVID-19. Have your social media, online marketing and content changed with it? What updates will you want to be aware of? What updates will you want to make to your website and social media, and most of all, where is everything going? Find out at this high-powered session with marketing thought leaders Jenn Herman of Jenn’s Trends and Larry Bailin of Single Throw Marketing, with moderation by Zach Phillips, NAMM’s director of professional development. They reveal strategies, tactics and advice to connect with consumers in the new “next.”

What are the latest web strategies for music businesses? In this pre-recorded webinar from April 22, Inbound AV’s Peter Malick and Madison Revell look at how people’s online behavior has changed, largely due to COVID-19. They also reveal the website best practices that emerged during the pandemic. Discover the online services and technologies (as well as product categories) that your customers value in this new normal. The session was followed by a Q&A with Zach Phillips, NAMM’s director of professional development.

NAMM welcomed global business expert Marcus Sheridan for a special online education series on sales and marketing in the time of COVID-19. The third and final part, “Timeless Sales,” was held April 24 and looked at strategies, tips and advice to keep your sales moving and generate business in any condition. Sheridan is an internationally acclaimed business expert and named 1 of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” by Forbes magazine. He’s also the host of previous NAMM U Breakfast Sessions and, most recently, the NAMM Retail Innovation Summit. He became known for using the 2008 re

NAMM welcomed global business expert Marcus Sheridan for a special online education series on sales and marketing in the time of COVID-19. The third and final part, “Timeless Sales,” was held April 24 and looked at strategies, tips and advice to keep your sales moving and generate business in any condition. Sheridan is an internationally acclaimed business expert and named 1 of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” by Forbes magazine. He’s also the host of previous NAMM U Breakfast Sessions and, most recently, the NAMM Retail Innovation Summit. He became known for using the 2008 re

NAMM welcomed global business expert Marcus Sheridan for a special online education series on sales and marketing in the time of COVID-19. The second part, “Timeless Marketing,” was held April 17 and looked at how to build a marketing plan for your business that stands the test of time and helps you become the voice of trust among your customers and in the community. Sheridan is an internationally acclaimed business expert and named 1 of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” by Forbes magazine. He’s also the host of previous NAMM U Breakfast Sessions and, most recently, the NAMM Re

NAMM welcomed global business expert Marcus Sheridan for a special online education series on sales and marketing in the time of COVID-19. The second part, “Timeless Marketing,” was held April 17 and looked at how to build a marketing plan for your business that stands the test of time and helps you become the voice of trust among your customers and in the community. Sheridan is an internationally acclaimed business expert and named 1 of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” by Forbes magazine. He’s also the host of previous NAMM U Breakfast Sessions and, most recently, the NAMM Re

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, there’s still demand for musical instruments as people turn to music for entertainment, personal development and stress relief. And for music retailers that can safely access their inventories, there’s an opportunity to continue doing business on the internet. In this online session, Sebastian Fabal, Reverb’s senior director of operations and outreach, shares the biggest trends happening with internet retail during this unprecedented time. He also offers best practices for retailers selling online or through third-party platforms during the peri

NAMM welcomed global business expert Marcus Sheridan for a special online education series on sales and marketing in the time of COVID-19. The first part, “The Virtual Business,” was held April 10 and looked at how to use video and technology right now to not only continue doing business but to also find new opportunities. Sheridan is an internationally acclaimed business expert and named 1 of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” by Forbes magazine. He’s also the host of previous NAMM U Breakfast Sessions and, most recently, the NAMM Retail Innovation Summit. He became known for

NAMM welcomed global business expert Marcus Sheridan for a special online education series on sales and marketing in the time of COVID-19. The first part, “The Virtual Business,” was held April 10 and looked at how to use video and technology right now to not only continue doing business but to also find new opportunities. Sheridan is an internationally acclaimed business expert and named 1 of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” by Forbes magazine. He’s also the host of previous NAMM U Breakfast Sessions and, most recently, the NAMM Retail Innovation Summit. He became known for

How do you deal with the coronavirus outbreak at your music retail business? What’s the smart thing to do at your business right now? How do you lead when leadership is tough? If you’re asking these questions and more, watch this online session for NAMM members by Bob Phibbs (aka, The Retail Doctor) from March 26. Phibbs is a global retail expert, thought leader and previous host of the NAMM Retail Innovation Summit. In this webinar, he covered key topics, including: • How to navigate the current situation at your business • What to do if your store is closed • How to take car

Welcome to the NAMM U Online Financial Management for Music Retail training, presented by financial expert Alan Friedman of Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. This comprehensive video series covers must-knows for the successful financial operation of a music retail business. It’s designed for anyone involved in the financial operation of a music store. Each video in this training is sequential, but you can watch them on-demand at your own pace. Alan Friedman is a senior partner with the accounting firm Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. He and his team have extensive experience providing