Inside the Scheels Culture ft. Steve Scheel

Inside the Scheels Culture ft. Steve Scheel

From Common Cents on the Prairie by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

January 13, 2026 · 40 min · Season 8 · Episode 1

About this episode

Steve Scheel discusses the people-first culture and legacy of Scheels, a family-owned sporting goods business.

Whether you shop at Scheels for the clothing, the sports equipment, or the Ferris wheel, you can expect a great experience driven by the company's people-first culture. Hear from former CEO Steve Scheel as he shares the history and legacy of his family's longstanding sporting goods business.

People in this episode

Guest: Steve Scheel

Topics covered

  • company culture
  • retail experience
  • family business
  • sports equipment
  • customer service

Keywords

  • Scheels
  • Steve Scheel
  • company culture
  • retail
  • sports equipment
  • customer experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scheels, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

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