Stop Pushing. Start Flowing: The Truth About the Smart Way to Retail Growth What if the real path to business growth isn’t about grinding harder… but removing the obstacles that are slowing us down? Let’s be honest, there’s a belief I used to carry around like a badge of honor: “If I just work harder, I’ll finally get ahead.” What … Read More
Health, Wealth & Happiness: The 3 Pillars of a Richer Retailer with Pat Mussieux
Owning a store can take everything out of you. You’re juggling inventory, staff, customers, and cash flow… and somewhere along the way, you forget you. That is not the life of a Richer Retailer. In this episode of the Richer Retailer podcast I sit down with internationally acclaimed speaker and business coach Pat Mussieux, who shares how she transformed her life … Read More
Sales Feel Weird? You’re Not Alone (and Not Stuck) | State of Retail – May 2025
Are You Feeling the Post-Easter Retail Slowdown? Here’s Cathy’s take on the State of Retail for May 2025: You’re not imagining it. Independent retailers across the country are reporting a noticeable dip in traffic this May. And if your first instinct is to slash prices or run storewide discounts, I get it. But before you panic, let’s get grounded. Listen … Read More
The #1 Reason Stores Fail (And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t)
Running a retail store isn’t just about selling, it’s about managing your business effectively. Many passionate store owners, like Ali in our latest podcast episode of The Richer Retailer podcast, find themselves struggling with financial management, taxes, and tracking expenses. Sound familiar? The good news? You can take control and set yourself up for long-term success. Listen to this episode: … Read More
Strategy is Safe – Until It’s Not
Have you ever found yourself endlessly planning, tweaking, and strategizing without actually taking action? Many retailers (and entrepreneurs in general) fall into the comfort zone of strategy, where everything is safe and full of potential… until it’s not. Recently, I had a wake-up call. My coach asked how my new team member was doing, and I enthusiastically said, “Great!” But … Read More