Latest Retailstoreowner Podcast Episodes
140. A Plan(ner) is a Commitment to YOU
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - September 22, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsFinding a planner that meets the needs of independent retailers has been a struggle for far too long. I’ve heard countless shopkeepers tell me that they’ve tried planners only to find out they don’t offer what they need…and then the planner ends up in the garbage, with both money and paper was...
139. Five Things Independent Retailers Aren't Taught About Planning
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - September 15, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhen your store is brand new (or still just a dream!), it’s challenging to think about the future because you’re focused on the now. During my Aspiring Retailer and Savvy Starter stages, knowing how to plan would have been incredibly helpful. And now that I’ve learned about planning, it’s a ke...
138. Six Reasons I Switched From Paper to Digital Notes
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - September 08, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsI can’t tell you how many times I’ve said just grab a “good old pen and paper” on the podcast. Not only am I a fan of getting things out of my head, but I’m also a fan of writing things down, so I don’t forget them. But after five years of paper piling up on my desk, I was beyond frustrated. I...
137. Find the Joy With Julie Wurr of Heart 'N Home
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - September 01, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsJulie had always loved to craft as a hobby. After the loss of her newborn son, Julie needed something to do with her hands—and from there, her business bloomed. Now, with 25 years of retail business ownership under her belt, Julie’s business is blooming once again. Attending the 2021 Savvy Sho...
136. A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats with Brittany Taylor of Redoux Home Market
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - August 25, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAs a people person with a passion for numbers, Brittany had always dreamed of owning her own business. With five years of experience as a certified public accountant in hand, Brittany was ready for a new challenge: purchasing an existing vendor shop. Listen in to learn Brittany’s best tips fo...
135. I'm Answering The Question, "Kathy, How Do You Do It All?!"
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - August 18, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsOne of the things that shopkeepers struggle with the most is time management. It seems like there’s a never-ending list of tasks and just not enough time in the day. Time management, though, is a learned skill. There’s no magic pill, system, or solution that adds more time to your day, but you...
134. No One Can Be You, But You with Jessica Thompson of Bee Joyful Shop
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - August 11, 2022 13:07 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsShopkeeper Stories are back! We’re kicking off this round with Jessica Thompson, owner of Bee Joyful Shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jessica started her journey as a maker with just one product: reusable beeswax food wraps. After several years of showing at markets and selling at a monthly commun...
BONUS EPISODE: The Power of Connecting IRL
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - August 08, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIn this bonus episode, I'm sharing a recent experience I had where I attended a good friend's small business retreat and the "mental drama" that unfolded before I committed to attending. Our thinking often holds us back but it doesn't have to be this way! The power of connecting in real li...
133. 9 Tips for Marketing Your eCommerce Store
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - August 04, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsGrowing the online part of your business takes time and effort. Just like our brick-and-mortar spaces, it’s essential to dedicate some energy to this part of our business. Online marketing is crucial to growing and building a solid omnichannel retail business. In Master Shopkeepers, a group me...
132. What I Learned From The 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Survey
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - July 28, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsEach year, I survey the Savvy Shopkeeper community to learn more about you, your struggles, and how Savvy Shopkeeper can better help you on your shopkeeping journeys. I get to know our group members pretty well, but the survey gives me an opportunity to learn more about podcast listeners and ...
131. Eight Email Marketing Roadblocks for Independent Retailers
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - July 21, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsOne of the most underutilized yet affordable and EASY marketing tools for retailers is… …email marketing. Why is it so underutilized? There are lots of reasons! However, many of the reasons I hear from retailers are mindset roadblocks we put in our own way. Listen in to learn the top eigh...
130. Is The Current Economy Affecting ALL Indie Retailers?
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - July 14, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThere are two schools of thought regarding the current economy and how it affects independent retail businesses. Group number one says, “Don’t listen to all the hype and negativity in the media. Retailers are NOT struggling right now, and many are up!” Group number two says, “Inflation is o...
129. Ten Tasks Independent Retailers Can Automate
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - July 07, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratings“Automation” can be intimidating, especially when you have to invest your time and effort into setting up new software or learning a new system. But automation is a massive timesaver for indie retail business owners! It’s one of the best ways that we can work LESS. Best of all, the time we ca...
128. Marketing Your Retail Business: Can We Flip The 80/20 Social Media Rule On Its Head?!
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - June 30, 2022 13:09 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsIt’s easy to get stuck in autopilot when we’re marketing our indie retail businesses, especially when we’ve heard the same marketing “rules” over and over again! One of the most common rules you’ll hear is to focus 80 percent of your social media content on engaging or educational content, an...
127. Cash Is Queen: A Free Cash Flow Masterclass For Indie Retailers
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - June 20, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsI'm hosting a FREE masterclass on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 2 PM EST to help you create a cash flow management system! Listen to today’s episode to learn why I’m hosting this free masterclass, what you can expect to learn if you attend, and some essential base knowledge to help you prep for t...
126. Shopkeeper Guest Interview: 7 Tips for Working with Your Spouse (And Staying Married!)
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - June 16, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsI’m excited to bring you a new intermittent series called Shopkeeper Guest Interviews. Many talented store owners in our Master Shopkeepers and Shopkeeper’s Lab groups have different experiences, knowledge, and perspectives than me—and I want to share their ideas with you. Today’s guests are ...
125. Coaching Moments: A Viral Tik Tok and Over 100 Inquiries
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - June 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsToday, I’m sharing a coaching moment with Sam, the owner of Heck Studios. Sam was our first hire at The Salvaged Boutique six years ago and has done tons of design work for Savvy Shopkeeper. She also writes our weekly newsletter! On a recent call together, Sam told me about a viral TikTok she’...
124. My 8 Favorite Business Books
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - June 02, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhile many of us turn to the internet when we have a specific business-related question, books are a way to go deeper on the more abstract ideas we grapple with as business owners. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 8 books I’ve found valuable and helpful along my entrepreneurial journey. From m...
123. This ONE Thing Creates Value in Your Retail Business
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - May 26, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWe often think that our store, the physical space, or the merchandise generates revenue. But if we dig a little deeper, our BRAIN creates revenue. Listen in to learn how our brains create value, who we need to listen to most, and what steps you can take to solve the problems that matter to yo...
Bonus Episode: A Tough Love Pep Talk For Shopkeepers!
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - May 19, 2022 11:21 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsBeing an entrepreneur is challenging, I get it! But the lows don't define us and they don't have to consume us either. Once retailers can accept that there will always be highs and lows in retail and in life, the not-so-good moments can become easier to handle and process. YOUR thinking is ...
Bonus Episode: A Tough Love Pep Talk For Shopkeepers
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - May 19, 2022 11:21 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsBeing an entrepreneur is challenging, I get it! But the lows don't define us and they don't have to consume us either. Once retailers can accept that there will always be highs and lows in retail and in life, the not-so-good moments can become easier to handle and process. YOUR thinking is ...
Bonus Episode: Updates on my own store expansion and more!
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - May 12, 2022 12:05 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsI hinted at this a couple weeks ago but I'm currently experiencing a "season" in business, my own store is expanding! Needless to say, a store expansion is a BIG deal and has required quite a bit of my time. This means some things had to get pushed down on my priority list because our Grand...
122. The 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat (Ticket Sales are Open!)
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - May 05, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsI’m excited to announce the 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat! This intentional and thoughtful event is the perfect way for shopkeepers to come together, learn from each other, and treat themselves. Listen in to learn about this year’s theme, our incredible venue, and all the intentional details ...
121. How Retailers Can Deal with "Haters"
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - April 28, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsHas one of your friends, loved ones, or acquaintances ever said, “how’s that little store of yours doing?” These comments—intentionally or unintentionally!—can come across as condescending or demeaning. And they don’t just come from people we know. Sometimes the comments we get from strangers on...
120. My Personal Thoughts on Store Growth and Expansion
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - April 21, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsI have some exciting news to share: the store I co-own with my sister is expanding! In today’s episode, I’m sharing how and why we’re expanding, seven things to consider if you’re curious about expanding your retail store, and a personal update of what’s on the horizon in the next few months ...
119. Where are You on Your Shopkeeper Journey? (Take the Quiz!)
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - April 14, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsFor the past two years, I’ve been working on a special project for Savvy Shopkeeper. Today, I’m excited to announce that the first part of this project is ready for you: the Savvy Shopkeeper quiz! This project has been a labor of love, and I’m so excited to share more about it with you. Liste...
118. What Independent Retailers Need To Know BEFORE Open-To-Buy
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - April 07, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhen retailers hear about Open-to-Buy, or OTB, it sounds really appealing! A tool that tells us when to buy, how much to buy, and keeps us on budget and profitable sounds like the magic solution to inventory issues. But there’s a lot to learn and do before implementing OTB. Listen in to l...
118. Start with Inventory Turn Before You Try Open-To-Buy
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - April 07, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhen retailers hear about Open-to-Buy, or OTB, it sounds really appealing! A tool that tells us when to buy, how much to buy, and keeps us on budget and profitable sounds like the magic solution to inventory issues. But there’s a lot to learn and do before implementing OTB. Listen in to learn...
117. Tools of the Retail Trade
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - March 31, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsAs retailers, we use A LOT of software, tools, and products for our stores. But with so many options and features available, it can really help to see what other retailers are using. I’ve recently created a new guide for retailers with all the tools, products, services, and software programs ...
116. Ten Things Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Wish They Knew Before Opening
Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast - March 24, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhether you’re an aspiring shopkeeper dreaming of opening your first store or a long-time shopkeeper preparing to expand, move, or open a second location—this episode is for you! Today I’m sharing 10 lessons that retail store owners wish they’d known before opening their retail store. These l...
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