As the year comes to a close, I can’t help but look back with a full heart at everything we’ve accomplished together in 2024 with this year in review. YOU — our incredible community of retail store owners — have inspired us every step of the way. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some highlights from this amazing year: ★ … Read More
Retail Systems for Growth – Where to Start?
What is the #1 indicator of consistent growth? Retail systems! You can not build on a shaky foundation and you can’t grow your retail store without systems and processes that will support that growth. This question came in through our retail community recently: “I now have one year under my belt, but I’m flying by the seat of my pants! … Read More
FYI – Recap Forms
When we work with our clients, we have a form that they send back immediately after the appointment. We call it a recap form because they recap the action steps that they will take and what we committed to do for them. I got a recap form from a client the other day – and it contains a great reminder … Read More
Good vs Great Retailer – 7 Ways To Tell The Difference
What differentiates a Great retailer from a good one? There are 7 Traits to Differentiate Great vs Good Retailers. I think about this often as I work with retailers to help them be the best that they can be – both in the store and in their life. It all comes down 7 simple traits. The best news about it … Read More
Facebook Is Lying To You.
I help facilitate a Facebook page for a group of entrepreneurs. The page is for day-to-day support. Everyone is encouraged to use the page as a place to ask questions, share celebrations and challenges. I was monitoring the page one day and I saw a post by someone who “admitted” she had been hiding. She shared that things had been … Read More