When I started RETAILMavens, I had one dream, to help store owners like you create a retail business that doesn’t just survive but thrives. In this episode of Richer Retailer, I had such an inspiring chat with my dear friend and success coach Sarah Victory, who’s known for helping entrepreneurs achieve the “impossible.” Together, we talked about what it really … Read More
How Small Stores Win with Focus, Connection, and Authenticity | State of Retail: November 2025
Can you even believe it’s November already? This is the month where all that planning meets reality when the energy shifts, the music starts playing in small stores, and you can feel the holidays coming to life. But if you’re feeling a little uncertain or even overwhelmed, I get it. Retail can feel like a rollercoaster especially this time of … Read More
If It Feels Uncomfortable, You’re Probably Doing It Right
Change has to happen. I know that in my bones and I also know how much discomfort shows up every time we move toward something new. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Maybe I should wait until this feels easier,” I want to tell you this plainly: It Feels Uncomfortable because you’re growing. When It Feels Uncomfortable, that queasy, sticky … Read More
From Tariffs to Triumph: The Power of Retail Collaboration
Tariffs to Triumph: How Collaboration Turns Retail Challenges Into Growth If you’ve been in retail long enough, you know that some challenges just seem to pop up out of nowhere like tariffs that suddenly make your costs jump overnight. But every Tariffs to Triumph story starts there when a tough situation pushes you to get creative, pivot, and come out … Read More
Too Much Inventory, Too Little Profit? Find Your Goldilocks Zone
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
