Recorded during the October 2025 High Point Furniture Market, Randy & Troy Kush, owners of Kush's 7 Day Furniture stores in Omaha and Lincoln, NE, graciously carve out time to give us a retailers perspective of the state of our industry. Troy & Randy have built a fabulous business through grit, determination, and just treating their team and their customers right.

In this episode we discuss:

Retail Success_ How We Thrive Through Market Changes

Positivity's Power_ How Energy Influences Others

Entrepreneurship's Ego_ Why Businesses Fail Under Pressure

Their Dad's & Grandpa's Wild Life_ Jockey, Mob, & Pizza!

Funny Commercials_ Behind the Scenes with Crazy Costumes!

Customer Delight_ Transform Your Brand with Positive Emotions

Customer Service_ How We Built a 4.8-Star Rating!

Wayfair's Problem_ Broken Goods & Unsustainable Business

Golf Cart Shenanigans_ Wild Night at the Showroom

Retail Price Increases_ Strategies for Inventory & Tariffs

Tariffs Explained_ How They REALLY Impact Retail Prices

Family Business_ Success Secrets and Avoiding Pitfalls

Store Fight! Wrestling Eight Years Ago! No Winner!

7 Day_ Staying Family-Owned & Avoiding Corporate Growth

They Bought a Racehorse! (Named Little Crush)

Tariffs & Manufacturing_ How We Survived

Join us in welcoming Craig Theiler to this episode of Two Home Boys. Aside from his sweet mustache, Craig brings a wealth of business expertise to Classy Art from outside of the home furnishings industry, along with a healthy dose of levity. Follow along as we discuss:

Accidental Antidepressant Mix-Up_ My Wife's Crazy Story!

Wine & Whiskey Tasting_ Our Honest Thoughts & Funny Moments!

Wine Tasting Notes_ Tennis Balls and Melted Crayons

The Awkward Trade Show Question

From CEO to Partner_ Unexpected Friendship & Business

From Barge Basics to CEO_ My Journey in Manufacturing

How to Become a CEO_ Leadership, Skills, and Strategy

Young CEO's Challenges_ Building Respect & Leading Older Folks

Company Titles_ How to Choose the Right One

Titles & Statuses_ How They Impact Perception

My Hilarious Fake Person Advertising Scam!

Retail Insights_ Key Deficiencies & Winning Strategies

ChatGPT Revolutionizes Sales_ Retirement Home Success Story

Vaping, Booze & Fun_ Our Honest Take

Dad's Hilarious Astronaut Prank on His Kids!

Body Image_ Self-Focus in Photos is a Real Problem!

Vegas Nights & Late Celebrations_ Our 21st Birthday!

Business Owners' Biggest Mistakes_ The Silent Killers

Retail Burn Rate_ Avoid Failure and Know Your Break-Even

July 4th Sale Mistake_ Website Error Exposed!

Lead with Heart_ Transform Your Business Today

Building a REAL Company Culture_ Authenticity Matters!

Lead With Heart_ Stop Being a CEO, Be Human

Why Apple Switched Chargers & EU Privacy Rules Explained

iPhone Obsolescence_ My Experience & New Phone Review

Why Mustaches Remind Us of Firemen & Authority

Macy's Effect_ How a Name Change Destroyed a Business

ChatGPT & Ads_ The Future of Search & Content

Brick and Mortar's Comeback_ Why Younger People Shop

Recorded August 20, 2025