and True Value have announced Stefanie Couch, founder of Grit Blueprint, as a brand partner, a move aimed at enhancing brand visibility and delivering innovative, real-world strategies to help independent businesses thrive.聽
This collaboration represents a powerful alignment of shared values, entrepreneurial drive, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to the success of independent dealers.聽
鈥淎s we focus on equipping our members and retailers with modern tools and forward-thinking strategies, Stefanie brings the expertise and vision to help us do just that,鈥� said Dan Starr, Do it Best and True Value CEO. 鈥淪he understands our dealers, speaks their language, and knows how to turn great local stories into strategic growth.鈥澛�
In her role as brand partner, Stefanie and her team at Grit Blueprint will support Do it Best and True Value dealers by delivering:聽
- Training focused on AI-powered tools, automation systems, visibility strategy, and revenue growth that help members and vendors streamline operations, attract more attention, and drive measurable results聽
- Automation and enablement systems that improve sales follow-up, productivity, and product knowledge across categories, including millwork, doors, windows, hardware, lawn and garden, and other building products聽
- Story-driven content that brings forward the leadership, people, and performance happening across the Do it Best network including dealers and vendors
Couch鈥檚 deep roots in the building materials industry, having grown up in an independent lumberyard and hardware store, give her a unique perspective and trusted voice in the channel. She鈥檚 spent years developing scalable, performance-driven solutions that directly benefit independent dealers.聽
鈥淚ndependent dealers are the heartbeat of this industry,鈥� said Stefanie Couch. 鈥淭his partnership is about equipping them with the systems, tools, and confidence to grow stronger, smarter, and more visible. I鈥檓 honored to support the work they do and to help move both the Do it Best and True Value brands forward.鈥澛�
The partnership reinforces Do it Best and True Value鈥檚 continued investment in dealer success through innovation, partnership, and modern execution, bringing together the best of local entrepreneurship and national strategy.
