Judge Books by Their Cover – Why Every Store Should Sell Books

books, retail, inventory management, book selection, store owners, customer engagement, book margins, reordering, specialty retail, emotional connection

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

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

Too Much Inventory, Too Little Profit? Find Your Goldilocks Zone

inventory turn, retail profitability, fresh inventory, sales strategies, customer experience, retail management, profit margins, inventory freshness, retail success, actionable insights

Have you ever looked at your sales numbers and your inventory and thought, “Wait, where’s all the cash?” You’re selling, your store is busy, but somehow… your bank account doesn’t reflect it. I’ve seen this happen again and again and I’ve been there too. You’re making sales, your store feels busy, and yet… cash flow feels tight. The truth? The … 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

The 3 Biggest Obstacles to Growth (and the Mindset Strategies to Beat Them)

3 Obstacles to Growth

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