If I had to start over tomorrow with no list, no team, and no safety net, the very first place I’d focus is inventory plan. Why? Because inventory is not just products on shelves. It’s cash. It’s a strategy. It’s the engine that either fuels your growth or quietly drains your business. In Part 2 of the Million Dollar Store … Read More
7 Things I’d Do to Build Million-Dollar Cash Flow From Scratch
If I had to start over tomorrow with no list, no team, and no safety net but I still had everything I know now, I wouldn’t panic. I wouldn’t hustle harder. And I definitely wouldn’t hope my way into success of being a Million-Dollar store. I’d start by building cash confidence. Because that’s the real foundation. That exact question came … Read More
New Year, New Retail Rules | State of Retail: Q1 2026
Happy New Year, friend. If Q1 ever makes you feel a little off-balance, you’re not alone. After the rush, the late nights, and the intensity of the holidays, this season can feel quieter… almost uncomfortable. But here’s the reframe I want you to sit with: Q1 is not a slow season. It’s a reset season. In retail, especially right now, … Read More
Do Clearance Sales Really Work?
If January feels heavy for you right now, slower sales, quieter stores, racks full of product that just didn’t move, and the question of whether clearance sales are the right next step, let me start by saying this: You are not doing anything wrong. I hear from so many store owners every January who feel discouraged, worried, or even a … Read More
Judge Books by Their Cover – Why Every Store Should Sell Books
Today, I’m so excited to welcome back a truly inspiring guest and one of our amazing clients, Alana Turner. She’s the passionate owner of Poopsies in Galena, Illinois, and this is her second time joining us on The Richer Retailer podcast. Alana has a deep love for books and a gift for helping specialty retailers confidently sell books in a … Read More
