Dan Starr, president and CEO of Do it Best Group, shares insights on strategic acquisitions, technology, and branding to help independent lumber yards and hardware stores thrive against big-box competition.

• Discussing Do it Best's recent acquisition of True Value after many years of conversation between the companies
• Spring Market in Orlando setting records with over 10,000 attendees from both Do it Best and True Value members
• Scale matters in distribution, providing independents with competitive advantages through efficient warehousing and logistics
• Technology and data analysis help identify not just what's selling but what's missing from inventory
• De-risking lumber trading through futures and hedging strategies offered to members
• Finding specialization in specific categories provides higher margins and customer loyalty
• Building strong brands through consistent execution rather than just advertising
• Social media presence should showcase both products and personality to distinguish from competitors
• Servant leadership culture creates responsive customer service and genuine commitment to member success

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