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Around the Workstand is our podcast where we discuss the work done here at Workstand. Workstand is the only all-in-one commerce solution built exclusively for local bike shops. Our technology powered the ecommerce revolution for the IBD channel and is trusted by one out of four shops. Every subscription includes an optional point of sale at no extra cost. Workstand helps local bicycle retailers leverage the power of our bicycle industry-leading data network to run a more efficient business and expand sales opportunities. We offer the most complete catalog of product data, including images and descriptions, expanded sales potential, and improved efficiency for both retailers and suppliers. Included drop shipping and brand marketing partnerships to build powerful relationships. To complement our software services, Workstand is also a complete digital marketing partner. We work with over 400 bike shops, including many of the nation’s largest, offering website maintenance,
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Signup to Generate a PitchAround the Workstand is our podcast where we discuss the work done here at Workstand. Workstand is the only all-in-one commerce solution built exclusively for local bike shops. Our technology powered the ecommerce revolution for the IBD channel and is trusted by one out of four shops. Every subscription includes an optional point of sale at no extra cost.
Around the Workstand is hosted by Workstand. The show has published 132 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bringing Wilier Triestina Back to North American Bike Shops and Cyclists: Tim Johnson" (26 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Bentonville Bicycle Company - Growing a Bike Retail Business in the Epicenter of US Cycling" (23 October 2026, 17 minutes), and "People for Bikes Senior Research Manager, Liam Donoghue: Better Data for the Cycling Industry" (22 October 2026, 13 minutes).
Around the Workstand publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 132 episodes.
Booking probability for Around the Workstand is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Around the Workstand requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Around the Workstand's contact route on record: verified email.
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Workstand hosts Around the Workstand, a business show with 132 episodes published.
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Episode #129
Tim Johnson discusses his work helping relaunch Italian bicycle brand Wilier in the U.S. through Unofficial, a distribution group based in Canada. The new arrangement began in April. Johnson’s role now involves working...
Episode #128
Brian Rawlings, Workstand's Senior Business Development Executive, speaks with Jesse Hull of Bentonville Bicycle Company about the town and their stores. The business began as Spoke, a small shop built from shipping...
Episode #127
While in Bentonville, AR, at the People for Bikes Shift '26 conference, Mark Still took the opportunity to visit with former co-worker at Workstand, Liam Donoghue, now the Senior Research Manager at People for Bikes, to...
Episode #123
Summer is closing up, kids are headed back to school, and September can be the gateway to the holiday season if you're prepared. Here are our tips for marketing your store in September. What did we miss? What works for...
Episode #122
Bike shop owners and managers are often diligent about merchandising in their stores. The same type of attention can make a positive difference on bike shop websites. Let's talk about homepage merchandising! It's...
Episode #121
In our Monthly Marketing Series, we'll be taking a look at the upcoming month and discussing tips and tactics to plan for holidays, seasonal trends, and a general marketing calendar to help bike shops stay ahead of the...
Episode #119
<p>Mark Still and Alex Slocum, Workstand's Director of Product, discuss the current state of AI and its effect on consumer behavior, shopping, and the continued (growing even) advantage of local retail.</p>Most people...
Episode #118
<p>We're not saying it doesn't take a focused effort or real work. What we are saying is that many of the barriers that local, independent bike shops continue to believe rule them out of meaningful sales growth are no...
Episode #117
<p>Google Local Product & Awareness Ads are some of the best levers we have to capture both high-intent shoppers who are ready to buy the products in stock on your floor now and people simply looking for a bike shop for...
Episode #116
<p>We delve into the mission behind the livestream, which will offer clients an engaging medium to explore topics that impact their retail operations and learn how Workstand can help them facilitate growth...
Episode #115
<p>As we approach spring 2026, thinking about the product mix in-store and online can make a huge difference in a local bike shop's success as prime riding weather returns to many parts of North America.<br/><br/>What...
Episode #114
<p>We saw a wide variety of results for the stores we talked to and met with during 2025. The usual factors were in play - weather, geography, brands, staffing, etc - so we’re not sure how helpful the industry-wide...
Episode #113
<p>For a bulk of the country, winter brings a sharp drop in temperatures, and predictably, a dip in bike sales. It’s easy to slip into "Winter Mode": reduced staff, decreased hours, and a collective deep breath until...
Episode #112
<p>Think about the last time you bought something important. Chances are, you didn't just walk into a store blind. You probably did some online research first. In fact, 83% of consumers now conduct research online...
Episode #111
<p>Workstand provides many tools and resources to help your website stand out and to help it be a great resource for shoppers and other cyclists researching their local cycling community. In this episode, we talk about...
Episode #110
<p>Two of the more common questions, especially from stores that are new to the Workstand platform, are ‘what are the keys to selling more?’ and ‘what are the really successful stores doing to grow?’. Generally...
Episode #109
<p>Taking a moment to reframe some thinking that evolved negatively from brick and mortar processes, and that should be thought of as growth opportunities these days. Shipping costs aren't just a dead expense. They can...
Episode #108
<p>Julie Walsh, Account Manager and Marketing Strategist from the Workstand Marketing Agency Team, joins the podcast to talk about successful strategies for sales success during the 2025 holiday season. Julie has also...
Episode #107
<p>Key Accounts Advisor, David Martinez, works with Workstand merchants to improve many aspects of in-store and online sales execution to grow sales while increasing margin. Inventory management is an important part of...
Episode #106
<p>It's time again to review the data and metrics from the Workstand platform and talk about what we can learn from sales across our platform. </p>August Workstand platform metricsEcommerce sales saw another month of...
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