Best of 2025 – Lessons From The Top 5 Episodes

Collage of five podcast thumbnails from the Richer Retailer Podcast with title “Best of 2025: Lessons from the Top 5 Episodes” and Cathy Donovan Wagner pointing to the title.

As I sit down to reflect on our first year of the Richer Retailer podcast, I feel overwhelming gratitude. For your ears, your hearts, your courage, and your commitment to keep showing up for yourself and your store even on those messy, uncomfortable days. Along the way, we’ve shared powerful lessons about growth, resilience, profitability, and what it truly means … Read More

Retail Game Plan for Success with Krystal Perry

retail, business strategy, coaching, game plan, inventory management, profit club, retail success, small business, retail transformation, leadership

If you’re a retail store owner who’s feeling stuck, maybe drowning in inventory, working nonstop but not paying yourself, or just overwhelmed because everything depends on you, I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I see it all the time with the amazing retailers we work with. Let’s dive in what is the Retail game … Read More

Double Your Retail Business in 1 Year with Sarah Victory – Part 2

business growth, magical thinking, goal setting, entrepreneurship, support systems, power partners, value proposition, success stories, asking for help, retail strategies

This is Part Two of my conversation with the incredible Sarah Victory, and I can’t wait to share what she said next. If you missed Part One, go back and listen first, especially if you’re running a retail business. There were gems! If you’ve ever felt like you’re running from task to task, juggling customers, emails, suppliers, and a million … Read More

If I Wanted to Build a $1M+ Store Tomorrow – Here’s What I’d Do

Woman smiling and raising her arms as dollar bills fall around her with text that reads “If I Wanted to Build a $1M+ Store Tomorrow, Here’s What I’d Do.”

Let me be real with you. If I woke up tomorrow and had to build a $1M+ store all over again, I know exactly what I’d do differently. I’ve made the mistakes, I’ve sweated through the scary moments (literally!), and I’ve seen firsthand what actually works for retailers who want to scale their business. Listen to the full episode here: … Read More

Empowering 100 Retailers past $1M with Sustainable Growth

retail, business growth, decision framework, community, independence, sustainable, coaching, transformation, leadership, empowerment, thriving, beyond

Friend, I have to be honest, hitting “publish” on this post makes me a little nervous. It feels a lot like redecorating a room in your home. You know all the decisions, all the effort, and all the heart that went into it especially because every choice is made with sustainable growth in mind. But when someone walks in, they … Read More