It's the fourth and last episode of the General Manager series on Stories from the River as host Heather Greenwood welcomes Ric Rush and Joshua Stanely, two seasoned General Managers at Broad River Retail.

Both Ric, Senior General Manager of Port City, The Mariners, and Joshua, Senior General Manager of Special Forces, Pinehurst Patriots, share insights from their extensive journeys with the company, discussing the unique challenges and rewards of leading multiple store locations. They emphasize the importance of fostering a positive culture, building trust, and creating an environment where Memory Makers feel supported and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

The conversation also explores how Broad River's investment in its people—through training, leadership development, and recognition—drives personal success and company growth. The leaders highlight the company's purpose of "furnishing life's best memories," not only for guests but for Memory Makers as well, celebrating milestones such as million-dollar sales achievements and career advancement.

Both Ric and Joshua stress that being a General Manager at Broad River is fast-paced and action-oriented, offering those willing to take the leap a vibrant, supportive, and competitive career path where high performance is recognized and rewarded.

Watch the other episodes in this series!

Behind the Scenes with Broad River Retail’s General Managers: Heart, Hustle, and Culture - https://youtu.be/2AJKPAxjQJQ

Leading With Heart: General Managers Chris Morrell and Mitch Dixon on People, Passion, and Retail - https://youtu.be/b2yEN0TvSco

More Than Managers: General Managers as Builders of Trust and Talent - https://youtu.be/2AJKPAxjQJQ

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