Robert Neer

Robert Neer and Brent Van Wieringen, former leaders at Best Buy, share insights on rapidly transforming retail during the pandemic. They discuss how they scaled curbside pickup from 25% to nationwide in just 72 hours, emphasizing the need for urgent yet customer-focused solutions. The duo also highlights the importance of exposing teams to customer pain points, tracking success through customer lifetime value, and fostering a mission-driven culture to enhance employee engagement. Their experiences illustrate the crucial role of agility and understanding in modern retail challenges.