Welcome to part 3 of our Million-Dollar series. If I had to start over tomorrow with no list, no team, and no safety net, the next place I’d focus right after cash flow and inventory is building the right team. For retailers, this is a game changer. This is what I learned: You don’t hit that million-dollar mark by grinding … Read More
7 Things I’d Do to Create a Million-Dollar Inventory Plan
If I had to start over tomorrow with no list, no team, and no safety net, the very first place I’d focus is inventory plan. Why? Because inventory is not just products on shelves. It’s cash. It’s a strategy. It’s the engine that either fuels your growth or quietly drains your business. In Part 2 of the Million Dollar Store … Read More
Do Clearance Sales Really Work?
If January feels heavy for you right now, slower sales, quieter stores, racks full of product that just didn’t move, and the question of whether clearance sales are the right next step, let me start by saying this: You are not doing anything wrong. I hear from so many store owners every January who feel discouraged, worried, or even a … Read More
Judge Books by Their Cover – Why Every Store Should Sell Books
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
Best of 2025 – Lessons From The Top 5 Episodes
As I sit down to reflect on our first year of the Richer Retailer podcast, I feel overwhelming gratitude. For your ears, your hearts, your courage, and your commitment to keep showing up for yourself and your store even on those messy, uncomfortable days. Along the way, we’ve shared powerful lessons about growth, resilience, profitability, and what it truly means … Read More
