Two Home Boys Podcast

Two Home Boys Podcast - Season 3 Episode 2 with furniture industry legend, Dennis Hoy from FMG

Recorded during the April 2026 High Point Market, Dennis Hoy shared his perspective on the current state of the home furnishings industry along with his rich history in the business. Dennis now works at the Furniture Marketing Group (FMG) which describes itself as "the premier home furnishings networking and buying group made up of independent retail furniture dealers throughout North America." https://fmgbuyinggroup.com/ Dennis was described by coworkers as "quite silly... very smart too" and "one of the most genuine gentleman you will ever find in the workplace" perhaps influenced by a brief stint in a charm school.  To say Dennis has "done it all" in the furniture business would be an understatement.  After college, Dennis went to work for Hecht’s division of May Department stores in what is now referred to as the DMV (for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia).  After five years there, three in the Case Goods Buying Office, Dennis went to work for Reliable Stores in Landover, MD as Regional Case Goods Buyer.  Two years later he moved to Marlo Furniture in Alexandria, VA as Buyer of case goods, dinettes, mattresses and occasional furniture.  After nine years at Marlo, Dennis left retail behind to join Bassett Furniture Industries where he served as VP Merchandising, VP Upholstery Manufacturing, and VP Corporate Retail. Then Dennis moved to Collezione Europa for four years with responsibility for purchasing and inventory management. Dennis then did some design work and attempted to get a case goods line off the ground before settling at FMG where he has been for over a dozen years now.

Two Home Boys Podcast - Season 2 Episode 7 with Randy & Troy Kush, owners of Kush's 7 Day Furniture

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

Two Home Boys Podcast - Season 2 Episode 6 with Classy Art's hilarious and talented CRO, Craig Theiler

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

Two Home Boys Podcast - Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode we launch into how hard it is to be in the furniture industry, how it's never been easy, and we're lucky to be a part of it. And we taste bourbon gifts from our friends at Planned Furniture Promotions, including Old Fitzgerald 7 Year from Tom Liddell and High West batch 24B19 from Rob Rosenberg.  Call your parents.  Classy Art. Navigating Tariffs in the Market Selling to the Navy. E-Commerce & Base Sales Explained Hamilton & Napa. Our Amazing Trip & Relationship Drama Should Businesses Watch Their Competitors Google Campus Tour. Exploring Google's Massive Headquarters Whiskey & Wildlife. How Scotch Tours Led to Birding Grocery Store vs. Garden. Which Is Cheaper Beat Depression Naturally. Gardening & Barefoot Grounding Psychology in Business. Why Trust Beats Better Deals Trust & Business. Protecting Yourself From Those Closest Stop Complaining! Build Generational Wealth & Succeed Recorded June 23rd, 2025

Two Home Boys Podcast - Season 2 Episode 4 - with the famous Georgie Kidder from Ross Alan Lumber

Recorded during the April 2025 High Point Furniture Market we had the honor of being joined by Georgie Kidder, co-owner of Ross Alan Lumber, with her husband, Ross, and talented voice actor.  Some highlights from this episode include: Actor's Brutal Truth. Find Your Backup Plan NOW! Awkward Cheers Challenge. Eye Contact Drinking Game! Big Boi From Outkast Hit On Georgie! (Crazy Story) Building Dreams. From Craigslist Saw to Baby Changing Table Chilean Sea Bass. Patagonian Toothfish REBRANDED! You're Eating WHAT Egypt Pyramid Discovery. Giant Copper Coils Underground! Pyramid Power. Free Energy & Antarctic Connections! Hollywood Dreams. Pursuing Acting Despite the Odds! Ross Alan Lumber. High-End Vintage Wood Design Secrets Surgery Nightmare. Waking Up! From Trauma to Voiceover Success UFO Sighting. Gabriel Saw a Mysterious Light in Wimberley, TX! UFO Sighting! Camping Trip Turns Into Alien Encounter Voice Acting Pay. Secrets of the Session Revealed! Voiceover Secrets. Home Studio vs. Professional Sound! Voiceover vs. On-Camera. Which Hollywood Path is Easier Voice Acting. From Naive Actress to Cartoon Voice Pro! Barn Shadows & Bartender Mishaps. Uncut Hilarious Moments!