Episode 67: Recovery Hardware with Gina Schaefer
In this episode:
Christi and Angela interview Gina Schaefer, founder and Co-CEO of 13 hardware stores in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs 300 people. Gina has an amazing story of how she opened her first hardware store and how she went about hiring individuals in the community that are often overlooked because of a muddied history. However, Gina thinks people deserve a second chance and the rest is history. If you would like to hear tips on communication, advice on how we should treat others, or heartwarming success stories, then this podcast is for you. Check it out, it will make your day!
Supported by Favor Upstate and Neves Construction
Show Notes and Links:
Gina Schaefer’s Book Recovery Hardware
Gina Schaefer’s ‘Contact’ page
Ace Hardware Stores - Visit
Ace Hardware - Now Hiring
Ace Hardware - Find a Store Near You
Shop Online - Ace Hardware
About Gina:
Gina Schaefer is the founder and Co-CEO of 13 hardware stores in Washington, DC and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs 300 people. Dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture, Gina has begun a transfer of ownership through an ESOP to her teammates. She is also the author of Recovery Hardware, A Nuts and Bolts Story About Building a Business, Restoring a Community, and Renovating Lives.
Gina serves on the Corporate Board of CCA Global and the nonprofit board of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
