Sammy Ash (COO of Sam Ash Music) joins Benny, Siobhán, and Cory once again for another episode this time diving more into the business side of Sam Ash, going over how the company handled the COVID-19 Pandemic, how the internet changed has changed the instrument sales business, and just why ukuleles have gotten so popular. We get some insight into where Sam Ash music company is going next, as well as a look back at some funny moments when celebrities like Stevie Wonder and Antonio Banderas walk into a store. All this and more tune in with us, and prepare to be 2020'd.
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https://www.samash.com
IG: @samashmusic
FB: @sammysguitars
00:00 - Intro
03:33 - Guitar Showcase
10:20 - I'm a collector not a trader
13:30 - Rickenbacker story
17:00 - Why are Ukuleles so popular now?
20:17 - Celebrity moments in Sam Ash Stores
29:05 - How internet changed business
36:34 - Don’t open a music store on a shoestring
47:52 - Sammy's Dream Instrument
55:00 - The future of Sam Ash (Not interesting in world domination unless the world falls in our lap)
01:04:33 - I was at Les Paul’s funeral
1:05:00 - Outro
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