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Reading Between the Lines: Technology, Books, and the Art of Legacy-Building
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In the second episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, your host Hank Smith travels to Wellington Square Bookshop in Exton, Pennsylvania to chat with founder and owner, Sam Hankin.
Hank and Sam discuss Sam’s journey from lawyer to bookstore owner, his affinity for using his business to brighten the community, and the most important insights and learnings from the more than 1,000 author interviews he’s conducted for his Avid Reader Show podcast.
Episode Summary
[0:00] Introduction
[1:32] Wellington Square Bookshop origin and evolution into a business.
[2:13] Passion for reading, preference for physical books, and community-focused operations.
[3:54] Impact of COVID-19 on author interviews, technology's role in the bookstore, and remote work
[7:30] COVID-19 impact, benefits, and drawbacks of remote work.
[11:39] Sam’s desire to leave a diverse genre bookstore legacy and book recommendations.
[16:27] Emphasis on reading books closely before author interviews.
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