<![CDATA[Still in the Fight]]>Still In The Fight is a podcast for leaders who believe the best lessons aren't learned in classrooms—they're earned on the front lines. Hosted by retail veterans Art Freedman, Mike Costello, and Rob Feiler, each episode features honest, unscripted conversations about leadership, culture, customer service, business growth, and the challenges of building great teams. Whether you're leading a retail store, a business, or a team, you'll find practical ideas, real stories, and actionable insights to help you keep learning, keep growing, and stay in the fight.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:16:36 GMTMon, 29 Jun 2026 18:13:07 GMT60Art Freedman, Mike Costello & Rob Feiler<p>Still In The Fight is a podcast for leaders who believe the best lessons aren't learned in classrooms—they're earned on the front lines. Hosted by retail veterans Art Freedman, Mike Costello, and Rob Feiler, each episode features honest, unscripted conversations about leadership, culture, customer service, business growth, and the challenges of building great teams. Whether you're leading a retail store, a business, or a team, you'll find practical ideas, real stories, and actionable insights to help you keep learning, keep growing, and stay in the fight.</p>episodicArt Freedman, Mike Costello & Rob Feilerartfreedman@gmail.comno<![CDATA[S1 E3 - Still in the Fight - Pro Sales]]>What separates great retail organizations from the rest? Strong Pro Sales doesn't happen by accident—it happens through relationships, consistency, and a commitment to serving professional customers. In this episode, Art Freedman, Mike Costello, and Rob Feiler share practical strategies and real-world experiences to help leaders build a Pro Sales culture that drives growth and earns customer loyalty. Real conversations. Real retail. Real leadership.

]]>7527bb6b-b78a-4a46-a000-da4d5b7a1b10Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:48:49 GMT<p>What separates great retail organizations from the rest? Strong Pro Sales doesn't happen by accident—it happens through relationships, consistency, and a commitment to serving professional customers. In this episode, Art Freedman, Mike Costello, and Rob Feiler share practical strategies and real-world experiences to help leaders build a Pro Sales culture that drives growth and earns customer loyalty. Real conversations. Real retail. Real leadership.</p>no00:31:5413S1 E3 - Still in the Fight - Pro Salesfull<![CDATA[S1 E2 - Still in the Fight - Onboarding]]>Most companies think onboarding ends after the first day or first week. Great leaders know that's when it really begins.

In this episode of Still In The Fight, Art Freedman, Mike Costello, and Rob Feiler discuss why onboarding is one of the most overlooked drivers of long-term success. They share real-world stories and practical ideas on how to welcome new team members, build confidence, create meaningful connections, and set people up to succeed from day one.

Whether you're leading a single store or an entire organization, you'll walk away with actionable insights that can improve retention, strengthen culture, and help new employees become engaged, productive members of your team.

Because great teams aren't hired—they're developed.

]]>4da71894-4556-451a-b4dc-4b5e3eb744b1Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:37:50 GMT<p>Most companies think onboarding ends after the first day or first week. Great leaders know that's when it really begins.</p><p>In this episode of <i>Still In The Fight</i>, Art Freedman, Mike Costello, and Rob Feiler discuss why onboarding is one of the most overlooked drivers of long-term success. They share real-world stories and practical ideas on how to welcome new team members, build confidence, create meaningful connections, and set people up to succeed from day one.</p><p>Whether you're leading a single store or an entire organization, you'll walk away with actionable insights that can improve retention, strengthen culture, and help new employees become engaged, productive members of your team.</p><p>Because great teams aren't hired—they're developed.</p>no00:31:0112S1 E2 - Still in the Fight - Onboardingfull<![CDATA[S1 E1 - Still in the Fight - How We Got Here]]>Every journey has a starting point. In our first episode of Still In The Fight, we share how three people from different backgrounds—consulting, executive leadership, and sales—came together through decades of friendship, trust, and a shared passion for helping people grow. We talk about the experiences that shaped us, why we decided to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future conversations. If you've ever believed that leadership is a journey of continual learning, this is where our story begins. Welcome to Still In The Fight.

]]>2bacbc88-0644-43b3-8e16-7fb1b386f15cTue, 07 Jul 2026 21:17:57 GMT<p>Every journey has a starting point. In our first episode of <i>Still In The Fight</i>, we share how three people from different backgrounds—consulting, executive leadership, and sales—came together through decades of friendship, trust, and a shared passion for helping people grow. We talk about the experiences that shaped us, why we decided to start this podcast, and what you can expect from future conversations. If you've ever believed that leadership is a journey of continual learning, this is where our story begins. Welcome to <i>Still In The Fight</i>.</p>no00:32:1911S1 E1 - Still in the Fight - How We Got Herefull