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The Retail Training Podcast

Halight Inc. halight.com
A Podcast on elevating Retail Sales through E-Learning. Join us as we dive into the latest trends and best practices in retail training and explore how e-learning can help engage and upskill retail sales associates. From expert interviews to tips and strategies, "The Retail Training Podcast" provides actionable insights to help you transform your retail training program. Listen and learn how to drive sales and customer satisfaction, while empowering your retail sales team to succeed in today's competitive marketplace.

Episodes

Episode 44: Why You Should Build a Learning Community Within Your LMS

Well, it’s been fun everyone, but we are sad to announce that this is our last episode…APRIL FOOLS, JUST KIDDING!!!! We aren’t going anywhere! A new month means a new podcast theme, and we are excited to talk about community building! This episode is a fun kick off to the month as Scott and Daniel have a conversation explaining what we mean by community building in eLearning. Also discussed are the impacts of covid on remote learning while trying to create a sense of community through online lea...

Apr 01, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Episode 43: The Art of Creative Writing With Emma Schindler-Wood

We are thrilled to have on our first guest of season 2! Emma Schindler-Wood the Lead Creative Content Writer here at HALIGHT joins the guys to talk about all things content writing! This episode is high energy, fun and most importantly filled with creative ideas for when you are developing eLearning content. We discuss with Emma the difference between instructional design and creative writing, as well as her actual writing process. If you are someone looking to create engaging learning through y...

Mar 25, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Sunday Snippet: How Virtual Events Can Be Used to Deliver Retail Training!

We are back for another Sunday Snippet! This week we are continuing the theme of retail sales training and specifically how you can use virtual events to train retail sales associates! Whether it’s a new product launch, information sessions or brand knowledge sessions, virtual events provide the platform to deliver content to a wide range of retail audiences! Learn more about HALIGHT Inc’s Terra Virtual Events Platform here, (https://halight.com/terra-events/) or reach out to anyone at HALIGHT a...

Mar 21, 20214 min

Episode 42: Story Time With Scott: The Line Between Creativity & Realism

This week Scott took over for a short and sweet podcast you will love! Continuing with this month’s theme of creativity, Scott discusses how to incorporate storytelling in your training without losing the impact of your story! This episode goes into detail about developing sales training in specific ways and how to over come obstacles associates may face. Often in sales training, associates are presented with the perfect sales scenario where the customer is always ready to buy everything. Howeve...

Mar 18, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Episode 41: Virtual Events: A Whole New World

Step into a new world with this week’s podcast! Virtual events are a chance to think outside the box and dream up environments that are not possible in the real world. In this podcast Scott and Daniel discuss some of the creative events HALIGHT Inc has developed on our Terra virtual event platform and discuss different features for virtual events. We hope this episode inspired you to flex your creative muscles when developing you next virtual event! As always you can find us on any social media ...

Mar 11, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Sunday Snippet: 3 Steps To Setting Sales Associates Up For Success!

Surprise, more fun content! We are excited to share that we will be posting "Sunday Snippets" every week. Now, how are these videos different than our other content? Well, these video will be short only lasting about five minutes and cover the tactical side of training. If you're looking to absorb some knowledge on your Sundays this easily digestible content will be prefect for you! For our first edition of "Sunday Snippets" we are talking about training retail sales associates and how your trai...

Mar 07, 20214 min

Episode 40: How to Create Training That Empowers Learners to Think Creatively!

Sticking with this month's theme of creativity, today Scott and Daniel discuss how you can tap into your learner's creativity when developing training! This episode walks through what we mean by tapping into your learners' creativity, why it’s important to do so, how you can tap into that creativity and why it will benefit your training! This episode has a strong focus on empowering your learners and making sure they are always at the center of your training design. Let us know what you thought ...

Mar 04, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Episode 39: Get Creative When Developing eLearning, Bring Out Your Inner Child....Literally!

This episode is all about being creative with eLearning design and thinking outside of the box! In order to make this episode we thought to ourselves, who has the most out of this world ideas and isn’t afraid to share them? The answer...KIDS, and lucky for us we had the two perfect candidates ready to help us out! Scott’s two boys, Mason and Oliver, joined us this week to give their most wild ideas for a virtual event. This conversation sparked an exciting podcast episode, centered around creati...

Feb 25, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 38: Setting Effective Training Goals & KPI's for Your Organization

New Year, New You? Today we are talking about setting your KPI’s and training goals for 2021! Scott and Daniel cover three steps this episode. First, defining the KPI’s you can set and how they can be used to refine your training. Next, how you can set the stage for KPI’s and make sure you are considering the proper audience when developing them. Lastly, how to set things into motion, learn how to track knowledge retention and track the return on your business by investing in training!...

Feb 18, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 37: Stay Ahead of The Game: 2021 eLearning Trends

ITTT’S PODCAST DAY, as Scott likes to say! We are excited to start Season 2 off with a bang and talk all about 2021 eLearning trends. This episode is high energy and filled with insights on what you can except to see within the eLearning industry this year. Scott and Daniel also discuss the impacts 2020 had on digital learning and how that will continue to transition into 2021! We hope you all enjoyed the first episode of Season 2 because we are just getting started! As always, let us know your ...

Feb 11, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 36: The Season 2 Sneak Peek Special

SURPRISE, we couldn't leave you all hanging! This week Daniel decided to get behind the mic and give a sneak peek of what's in store for Season 2! This season is going to be filled with new guest, even more training tips and some surprise short episodes from Daniel and Scott. That's right, we will randomly be dropping TWO episodes a week. We hope you are all excited for the official Season 2 premier on Thursday February 11th! Until then, join the conversation on our social media platforms @Build...

Feb 04, 202113 min

Episode 35: The 2021 CES Special!

WE ARE BACK, with the first podcast of 2021! We hope you have all had a great start to the new year and are excited for this season of “If You Build It...Will They Learn”. This week's video is just a teaser for what is to come and we are so excited to be back behind the mics. Last week the IYBIWTL team attended #CES2021 and we wanted to share some of our key takeaways from the virtual conference. If you attended #CES2021, let us know your favourite moments on our social media accounts @BulitItLe...

Jan 21, 202149 min

Episode 34: 'Tis the Season: A Holiday Special!

Scott and Daniel could not stay away from podcasting for too long and were anxious to get back behind the mics, so here we are! We hope you all enjoy this Holiday themed podcast as Scott and Daniel discuss some of their favourite holiday traditions. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones from the “If You Build It…Will They Learn?” team, we hope you all have a safe and healthy Holiday season!

Dec 24, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Season Finale: Episode 33: An American Thanksgiving With The HALIGHT Team

For the last episode of season 1, we decided to call up the HALIGHT team! In the spirit of American Thanksgiving Scott and Daniel decided to discuss with some HALIGHT employee’s what they are most thankful for working at HALIGHT. This is a fun, lighthearted episode to cap off a great first season of “If You Build It...Will They Learn”. Thank you to everyone who participated in this podcast, and to all the listeners for tuning in every week! Remember to tweet us some of your favourite moments fro...

Nov 26, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32: Love to Learn: 5 Things that Motivate Learners

We all know what motivates us to learn, the trick is figuring out what motivates others! Join Scott and Daniel this week as they walk through different factors that effective people's motivation to learn. Some different factors covered are physiological, personal, social and external motivation. As always follow us on all social media @builditlearnit or contact us at [email protected] ! We hope this week's podcast resonated with you and we will see you all next week for the season finale, get ...

Nov 19, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: All You Need to Know About Just in Time Training

Get your pen and paper ready because this week's episode is filled with tips! Join Scott and Daniel as they discuss all things just in time training; what content works best for it, how to bring it to life, and find out when learners want just in time training. Tweet us your favourite piece of advice from this week's episode @builditlearnit or email us at [email protected] . See you all next week for a brand-new episode!...

Nov 12, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: Do's and Don'ts in Training Design

Want to learn how to create the best quality training content for your learners but not sure how? Join Scott and Daniel on this week's podcast as they discuss the do’s and don’ts for building your training content! Learn how to brand your training, investigate learners needs, and create a learning culture within your organization. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode, tweet us your thoughts @builditlearnit or email us at [email protected] !...

Nov 05, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29: Mailbox Time! You Asked, We Answered!

We are back with another fun mailbox episode! Join us this week as Scott and Daniel discuss on demand training and the impact COVID has had on it, how you can utilize eLearning for one on one training, and many more eLearning topics! We love answering your questions and hearing feedback, if you’d like to be featured in our next episode email us at [email protected] or tweet us @builditlearnit with any of your questions!...

Oct 29, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 28: 5 Ways Adults Learn Differently, Part 2!

Scott had such a great episode last week discussing Adult Learning Theory, Daniel thought he’d hop in on the conversation! Join Scott and Daniel this week as they discuss how you can bring to life the 5 ways adults learn differently and some tactics you can implement within your organization when it comes to learning. Learn how to speak to your learners in the way that allows them to effectively consume learning and retain the information they are being provided! As always tweet us your thoughts...

Oct 22, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: 5 Ways Adults Learn Differently

Welcome to this week's quick listen episode! This week Daniel and Sabreena had to nurse their turkey hangovers and took a little break, so it was Scott's moment to SHINE! Scott discusses adult learning theory and how adult learning is different than the way we usually think about formal education. Scott also touches on what an adult learner might be looking to get out of their training and some practices that can assist learners in absorbing more content! Let us know what you thought of this wee...

Oct 15, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26: Understanding What Motivates Employees to Learn

In the workplace, there is often a stigma that not wanting to be promoted is a sign of a lack of motivation or engagement. However, some employees are doing a job they love and would rather become masters in their current role than climb the corporate ladder. Join us on this week's podcast as Scott and Daniel discuss the importance of recognizing your employees career goals, and how you can provide training that facilitates in the success of those aspirations. Providing training that allows empl...

Oct 08, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25: How to Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Event

With virtual events becoming more and more popular Scott and Daniel decided to give some tips and tricks to making the most out of your virtual event! This episode takes a unique perspective on virtual events from not only the organizers perspective but also as an attendee. From choosing the landscape of your virtual event to maximizing your time as an attendee this episode covers it all! Tweet us what you thought of this week's episode @builditlearnit or email us any of your questions at podcas...

Oct 01, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: Eliminating the Stigma on Training

Want to eliminate the stigma on training in your organization but not sure how? Well Scott and Daniel are here to help! This week’s episode is filled with advice on how to not only change the stigma on training but why that stigma may exist in the first place. Don’t be scared to make training FUN and be creative with the ways you deliver your training. Learn how to integrate learning into the regular work schedule, promote personal development and more with this week's podcast! Tweet us what you...

Sep 24, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: HALIGHT Asked, We Answered

It’s time for another mailbox episode, and this time we decided to reach out to the HALIGHT team for their questions! Join the conversation with Scott and Daniel as they address how to change the negative stigma that may exist around training within your organization and how to build a learning culture. As well Scott and Daniel get personal and both share their favourite client success story! Thank you to the HALIGHT team for all your amazing questions and if you’d like to be featured on our nex...

Sep 17, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: From Business to Baseball: Talking Learning with Guest Greg Minor

This week we are excited to welcome guest Greg Minor as our third co-host! Greg is the Chief Executive Officer of Vacations 4 You and Owner of Tennessee Grind Athletics & Performance and has been leading sales and marketing teams at a very high level for over 10 years. Greg brings his perspective on coaching and how it relates to training employees in the workplace. As well as how investing in your training content and learners will benefit organizational success in the long term. We hope yo...

Sep 10, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Don't Forget About Leadership in Training

Leadership, one of the strongest factors in a learner's willingness to accept training. Join us this week as Scott and Daniel talk all things leadership and how to build a learning culture within your organization. In this episode you will learn how to take on an engaging leadership style, how to set up training as a leader, and how to conduct post training follow ups. Scott and Daniel also talk about the benefits of having leadership involved in training, how it can increase learner's retention...

Aug 27, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Talkin' Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

This episode Scott and Daniel have a conversation about fixed versus growth mindsets and how you can transition your thinking. Scott and Daniel discuss how you can identify the different mindsets in your daily life as well as how the different mindsets can affect a learner and their ability/willingness to consume content. By the end of this episode you will know the key words and phrases that can shift a fixed mindset to growth and how you can implement them. We hope you enjoyed this weeks episo...

Aug 20, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 18: Everything You Need to Know About the ADDIE Model

One this weeks episode Scott and Daniel decided to dive into some technical thinking and discuss the ADDIE model. This episode breaks down every step of the ADDIE model and how you can use it when developing your own eLearning content. From analyze to evaluating all steps are covered!  Scott and Daniel had such a great time discussing this theory that they have another one in store for next week! Stay tuned for what next weeks topic is and as always email us any of your questions at podcast...

Aug 07, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17- Learning & Development for Beginners part 2

Last week we were just getting started on learning and development for beginners! This week we are so excited to have Scott back and continue the conversation around learning and development! In this episode Scott and Daniel discuss how L&D differs from performance management, how L&D relates to different departments in an organization and what skill sets are needed to be in the L&D space! If you are a beginner in the L&D industry and have some questions, feel free to ask us on s...

Jul 30, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: You Asked, We Answer- Learning & Development for Beginners

On this week’s episode we are one host short but we did call in some reinforcements. Join us as we welcome Sabreena Pontoni to give a beginner’s perspective on learning and development topics. In this episode we went back to the basics and answered some learning and development questions that would be useful for a beginner in the industry. We hope you enjoyed this episode from a beginner’s perspective! If you have any questions that you’d like Daniel and Scott to answer you can email us at podca...

Jul 23, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 16
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