The Longer Game — retail reimagined
With Michael Maher

The brands that win are playing the longer game.

Operators and founders on how retail is really changing. One clear, actionable idea in about 30 minutes.

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  • How top brands are winning on Amazon, Walmart, and retail media
  • What pricing, packaging, and AI decisions actually move the needle
  • Where supply chain and marketplaces are heading next
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Michael Maher, host of The Longer Game
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Michael Maher

CIO, Cartology

A musician-turned-business-owner, Michael Maher is the founder of Cartology, a full-channel Amazon growth agency helping brands scale profitably through ads, creative, and long-term marketplace strategy.

He lives in Cincinnati with his wife and daughter, loves coffee and bourbon, and is happy to be alive.