One thing that store owners get frustrated with is feeling like retail should be a little easier. And you are not crazy….it is easier for some store owners. They learned something you might not have…yet! There is something that you were never taught. I learned it the hard way. When my sister and I opened our store, we were wildly … Read More
Feeling a Bit Overwhelmed?
I just heard this from a client who was at our Retail Profit Revolution. She said “You promised I’d come home with tons of ideas to make my store life more profitable and fun. And I did. But there is so much to do and I stepped back into all these messes back at the store.” To be honest, I … Read More
FYI – Recap Forms
When we work with our clients, we have a form that they send back immediately after the appointment. We call it a recap form because they recap the action steps that they will take and what we committed to do for them. I got a recap form from a client the other day – and it contains a great reminder … Read More
Good vs Great Retailer – 7 Ways To Tell The Difference
What differentiates a Great retailer from a good one? There are 7 Traits to Differentiate Great vs Good Retailers. I think about this often as I work with retailers to help them be the best that they can be – both in the store and in their life. It all comes down 7 simple traits. The best news about it … Read More
Don’t Ignore Turn (I know YOU don’t!) Part 2
Be sure to read Part 1, So Much Profit Hidden in this One Word, first and then come back here! Another true story about why you Don’t Ignore Turn In June I met with a client who was frustrated by his lack of cash flow. We identified one of the problems: His turn was too low. By digging deeper, we … Read More