Growth Strategy: How You Can Grow in a Slow Economy; Let’s talk about growth strategy that every retailer is thinking about right now: “Is it even smart to scale right now?” The headlines say the economy’s cooling off. Tariffs are back in the news. Foot traffic is shifting. It’s easy to get nervous. In fact, recently, another retailer asked me … Read More
Want to Scale Your Retail Business? Fix This First
Trying to Scale While in the Red? Start Here. If you’ve ever thought, “How can I scale my retail store when I’m barely making ends meet?” this one’s for you. Because I’ve been there. I’ve stared at the numbers, wanted more for my store, and felt stuck wondering if growth would ever happen. But here’s the thing I had to … Read More
The 3 Biggest Obstacles to Growth (and the Mindset Strategies to Beat Them)
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