Richer Retailer Podcast
Hosted by Cathy Wagner

Richer Retailer Podcast
Scaling Retail Stores Past 7 Figures

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Are you lying awake at night, wondering how your store will make it through another month?

Do you remember the excitement you felt when you first opened your doors, only to now find yourself drowning in inventory decisions and cash flow worries? Team? Family? You’re not alone.

As a mom and store owner who nearly lost everything – twice – I intimately understand the weight of these struggles. Those sleepless nights and constant stress almost made me walk away from my retail dreams entirely.

But here’s the truth that changed everything: retail success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter with proven systems that actually work.

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#099: How Brick-and-Mortar Owners Build Worlds Online with Simon Trafford – Part 1

#099: How Brick-and-Mortar Owners Build Worlds Online with Simon Trafford - Part 1

You're afraid to grow your business online because you think you'll lose your soul. You've built something real in your community. Your customers know you. And the thought of translating…

#099: How Brick-and-Mortar Owners Build Worlds Online with Simon Trafford - Part 1

#098: Your Holiday Packaging Advantage with Julie Rotuno

#098: Your Holiday Packaging Advantage with Julie Rotuno

You're already spending money on packaging. Every single day. But most of you are leaving thousands on the table. That bag your customer walks out with? That's not just a…

#098: Your Holiday Packaging Advantage with Julie Rotuno

#097: Procrastination Isn't the Problem, It's Your Operating System with Karen Luniw

#097: Procrastination Isn't the Problem, It's Your Operating System with Karen Luniw

You're doing everything right. Your tactics are locked in. Your systems are solid. But somehow you're still stuck. So you work harder. You adjust. You tweak. You blame yourself. You…

#097: Procrastination Isn't the Problem, It's Your Operating System with Karen Luniw

#096: How Packaging Completes Your Brand with Julie Rotuno

#096: How Packaging Completes Your Brand with Julie Rotuno

That bag in your customer's hand when she leaves your store is the last thing you get to say before she decides whether to come back. It's your final word….

#096: How Packaging Completes Your Brand with Julie Rotuno

#095: How to Greet a Customer (Without Killing the Sale)

#095: How to Greet a Customer (Without Killing the Sale)

Cathy Donovan Wagner breaks down the science of a customer greeting that actually works and why "How can I help you?" is costing you sales. Over 338,000 people watched this…

#095: How to Greet a Customer (Without Killing the Sale)

#094: What a Customer Is Actually Worth to Your Store (It's Not What the Receipt Says) with Tim Shea

#094: What a Customer Is Actually Worth to Your Store (It's Not What the Receipt Says) with Tim Shea

Cathy Donovan Wagner sits down with Tim Shea, founder and CEO of Latticework Insights, to explore the question that changes everything: "What is my customer really worth?" That customer who…

#094: What a Customer Is Actually Worth to Your Store (It's Not What the Receipt Says) with Tim Shea

#093: What You Didn't Know That You Needed in Order to be Truly Richer – Part 2

#093: What You Didn't Know That You Needed in Order to be Truly Richer - Part 2

In part 2 of this episode. After co-founding and selling The Coaches Console, Melinda Cohan spent 20 years watching entrepreneurs burn out while scaling. She stopped asking "how can I…

#093: What You Didn't Know That You Needed in Order to be Truly Richer - Part 2

#092: What You Didn't Know That You Needed in Order to be Truly Richer – Part 1

#092: What You Didn't Know That You Needed in Order to be Truly Richer - Part 1

Melinda Cohan co-founded The Coaches Console from an idea scribbled on a napkin, grew it into a multi-million dollar company, and sold it. Then, after 20 years of watching every…

#092: What You Didn't Know That You Needed in Order to be Truly Richer - Part 1

#091: Why a $300 Billion Company Just Bought a Fitness Race And What It Means For Your Store

#091: Why a $300 Billion Company Just Bought a Fitness Race And What It Means For Your Store

LVMH, the luxury empire behind Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët, just moved to buy a stake in HyROX, a fitness race, in a deal that values it at up to…

#091: Why a $300 Billion Company Just Bought a Fitness Race And What It Means For Your Store

#090: Sales Are Up. So Why Does It Feel So Hard?: State of Retail Q3

#090: Sales Are Up. So Why Does It Feel So Hard?: State of Retail Q3

Sales are coming in. Just… slower and harder to get than they used to be. If you've felt like you're working just as hard as last year but getting less…

#090: Sales Are Up. So Why Does It Feel So Hard?: State of Retail Q3
Richer Retailer Podcast

The Richer Retailer Podcast is your weekly guide to mastering the three pillars that revolutionize independent retail businesses:

  • Strategic inventory management
  • Sustainable cash flow systems
  • Transformative leadership skills.
Richer Retailer Podcast

Each episode unpacks practical strategies from our proven methods – the Sales Breakthrough System, Profit Roadmap, and Profit First powered by RETAILMavens.

You’ll hear real success stories from store owners who’ve doubled their income and profits, eliminated their stress, and rediscovered their passion for retail.

We dive deep into solutions for your most pressing challenges: from managing seasonal cash flow and optimizing inventory turns to building a team that runs your store like a well-oiled machine.

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​Richer in cash flow, in the bank, in the impact you have on your customers, and in the peace of mind that comes from knowing your business is thriving while being happy at home.

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Already at 6 figures and ready to scale up to 7 figures?

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How to Increase Your Sales So You Can Consistently Pay Yourself & Your Staff.

If you’re newer and not at 6 figures just yet, start here.

In this masterclass, we’ll help you build the profitable, sustainable business you’ve always dreamed of – one that lets you sleep better at night knowing your retail dreams are becoming reality.

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Cathy Donovan Wagner

YOUR HOST & FOUNDER OF RETAIL MAIVENS

Cathy Donovan Wagner is Your Host and Founder of Retail Mavens

Cathy Donovan Wagner is the founder and CEO of RETAILMavens, where she empowers independent retailers – especially women store owners – to achieve financial freedom and reach 7-figure success.

A former retail store owner, Cathy transformed her near-bankrupt business into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

Through group and individual coaching, inventory management strategies, and the Profit First system, she helps retailers boost profits and transform their lives.

Cathy also shares her insights as the host of a podcast dedicated to helping women retailers thrive.

Cathy Donovan Wagner is Your Host and Founder of Retail Mavens
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