by 10 out of 10 to address timely issues, developments with industry leaders across the retail and supply sides of the business
HIGH POINT — Industry veteran Mark Schumacher, who most recently was chief executive officer of the Home Furnishings Association, is launching a podcast with Home News Now called 10 out of 10.
Schumacher said the idea came from conversations with industry leaders who like the idea of a concise 10-minute podcast that offers them 10 key takeaways from industry movers and shakers.
The podcast will feature interviews with retailers, manufacturers and suppliers on a variety of timely subjects and issues impacting their business.
Schumacher said he spoke to a cross-section of industry professionals and received positive feedback for the idea, including the brevity of the conversation and the idea that they can garner some key takeaways.
“They feel like this is something that is not being done by anybody else,” said Schumacher, who also serves as a board member of lifestyle retailer Room & Board.
The idea, he added, is meant to offer insights from industry leaders, but have the audience come away saying, “This was a good use of my time.”
“10 out of 10 is aspirational,” he added. “Will each person get 10 takeaways? Maybe not, but everyone will find different insights to walk away with. We aspire to always have about 10 solid thoughts for the listeners to pick up on.”
And with interview subjects ranging from tariffs and other challenges to expansions and other growth opportunities, he believes there will be plenty of thought leaders throughout the industry with whom he has maintained good relationships who will be willing to share their insights on these and other timely issues.
Another key point Schumacher makes about the podcast?
“These are not commercials,” he said. “They are about getting inside the head of the interviewee.”
