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

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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

How CEOs Balance Time Management and Customer Connection

delegation, business growth, customer connection, retail leadership, CEO role, sustainable business, time management, brand culture, team training, retail success

I can’t tell you how many times I looked at my to-do list and thought… How on earth am I supposed to balance all this AND still see my customers? I know you’ve felt that too. One minute you’re knee-deep in emails and vendor calls, and the next a customer walks in and you just want to drop everything to … Read More

Retail Momentum the CEO Guide: Localism and Team Power

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Oh my gosh, September really does feel like hitting a reset button, doesn’t it? Summer’s winding down, the back-to-school buzz is here, and in Chicago I even got to wear a sweater the other day.  That shift in the air? It’s the same kind of energy your store can tap into. This is the season to build retail momentum. Now, … Read More

How Retailers Beat Online Competition with Story & Experience

brick and mortar, retail competition, customer experience, storytelling, community engagement, inventory management, sales strategies, retail marketing, customer relationships

Retailers, I know how frustrating it feels when a customer comes in, falls in love with something in your store, and then says, “Oh… I saw this online for less.” Ouch. I used to think that meant brick-and-mortar retailers like us didn’t stand a chance against the giants of online retail competition. But here’s the truth: we’re not in a … Read More