From working at a car dealership to becoming President of Bealls Inc., this is the remarkable career story of Dan Love. In this conversation, we trace his path through early challenges, bold career moves, and pivotal moments that shaped both his leadership style and the future of Bealls. Dan shares whatit was like guiding the company through retail’s toughest challenges, the cultural values that still drive success today, and how technology — from AI to e-commerce — is transforming the industry. Packed with personal stories, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes insights, this episode is a masterclassin resilience, adaptability, and leadership.

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 Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 – Introductions

00:05:35 - Before Bealls

00:14:04 - Where did you see Bealls at?

00:17:21 - Culture at Bealls

00:28:53 - President of Bealls Inc.

00:33:10 - Dan & Matt Working Together

00:46:13 - AI & Retail

00:57:56 - Bealls Inc. Board

01:03:58 - Bealls Values

01:11:43 – Closing