Around the Workstand
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 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, Google Ads, SEO, graphic design, custom websites, and more.
Contact us anytime for more information: podcast@workstand.com
Around the Workstand
Workstand has the point of sale and ecommerce tools to help grow your retail bicycle business
Gearing up for our season
- Fall is when shops start working “on” the business, not “in” the business
- For 25 years, without fail, our phone rings off the hook in the fall
- Gonna have a lot to talk about this year
- Always talking about websites, ecommerce, and Google search
- Point of sale is the center of a lot of our conversations
- BRAIN: 35% of shops are considering a change in POS in the next 12 months
We delivered for shops this summer
- Early adopters used all season
- Reviews have been great
- Simple. Modern. Easy to use.
- Has the exact features most shops use
- Clients have great ideas that will make it even better
- Advantage of working with a smaller company like us
- We listen to our customers
Why we are the best choice
- Everything you need to streamline your bike shop
- 25 years of experience helping bike shops modernize
- Trusted by the entire bike industry
- Friendly and knowledgeable service by people that know the business of bikes
- No debate. We have the best data.
- Feature to feature we are very competitive
- Easy for everyone in the shop to use
What we have
- Everything you need to help a customer at the register
- Work orders to help you run a professional service department
- Better inventory management that companies like Square or Clover
- SMS text messaging built in
- Hands down the best supplier data integrated throughout the software
- Customer service you can count on
What to do if you want to learn more
- Keep it simple
- Call us or request a demo
- No pressure. Want you to be informed.
- If you choose to sign up
- Get you up and running fast with easy onboarding
- A member of our team will be with you at every step
Be sure to email your questions to podcast@workstand.com. We read all emails sent and we look forward to hearing from you.
If you're a Workstand client with questions about your subscription, email support@workstand.com or call 303-527-0676 x 1. If you are not currently a Workstand client with questions about how our programs work, email info@workstand.com.
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Ryan Atkinson, President + Co-Owner
Suzie Livingston, Marketing + Communications
Mark Still, Business Development
We also publish Around the Workstand on our YouTube channel if you'd like to watch while you listen. Here is our Around the Workstand playlist.
If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@works...