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

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