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Category: Bookselling as a Profession

Designing for Stories

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Bookstores as a Social Cause, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C

Host: Steve Wax Participants: Wendy Thomas Russell, Margo Sage-El, Lisa Uhrik, Vickie Titcombs (?) need 2 more Notes: Indie bookstores… Read more
How do we reimagine connections with universities and libraries as cohorts with Indie bookstores for the benefit of all?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Bookstores as a Social Cause, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C

Host: Lisa Uhrik Participants: Lisa Uhrik, Jasmine Valandani, Gayle Wattawa, Shari Stauch Notes: Lisa – Franklin Fixtures: how to create… Read more
How do we reimagine the relationship between Bookstores and Publishers?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, New Financial Models, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C, Publishers & Bookstores

Host: Len Vlahos Notes: Len: The relationship hasn’t changed in at least 35 years Ann Seaton: This affects the entire… Read more
How do we get more people reading books?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Bookstores as a Social Cause, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C, Readers & Bookstores

Host: Mark Pearson Notes: There are different demographics: kids, young adults, adults, and people access books differently – some through… Read more
The movement seems to be towards co-op or non-profit models, but I’m wondering if we can still succeed as a traditional business? Interested in implications of each model.

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, New Financial Models, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C

Host: Carol Participants: Notes: Carol: store owner 10 years, store approaching 50 years. Margot: lot of pivots in 25 years.… Read more
What DISTINGUISHES a community bookstore?? What could a movement to support community bookstores look like, and how can we support it?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Bookstores as a Social Cause, New Financial Models, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C

Host: Anne Stadler & Paul Wright Participants: Notes: What does a “movement” mean? Something comparable to the Free Speech Movement!?… Read more
Regarding Fair Wages – are there government subsidies or public funds available to help support the bookstore to pay our employees – also – any assistance on healthcare provisions

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, New Financial Models, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C

Host: Irene Ryan Participants: Kate Weiss, Binc Kit Steinaway, Binc Talia Whyte, Rozzie Bound Ellen Speers, Titcomb’s Notes: What is… Read more
New books are the lifeblood of a bookstore, a room full of books. How do you keep your passion and stay on top of the season, make discoveries?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Bookstores as a Social Cause, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort B

Host: Patricia Nelson Participants: Madi Mullen, Missy from Katy Budget Books, Diana Montano, Hannah Harlow, Nasim Ghasemiyeh, Kristianne, Kelly Munn… Read more
What revenue streams are people using for increased wages?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Bookstore Events, New Financial Models, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort B

Host: Amanda, Kepler’s Participants: Eric – Mrs. Dalloways Suzanna – Oblong Books Roy – Rozzie Bound (“Rozzie” = Roslindale, Mass)… Read more
How can we create an ongoing sense of mentorship, especially for newer booksellers to help them create sustainable careers?

Nov 21, 2021

Bookselling as a Profession, Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort B

Host: Stephanie Heinz Participants: Ruth (PRH), Stephanie (Print), Donna (Kepler’s), Kim (Third Place Books), Charlie (Kepler’s), Nasim (Alta Journal) Notes:… Read more

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