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
How to Tariff-Proof Your Store
Tariffs Are Rising—Is Your Store Tariff-Proof? If rising costs are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. Retailers everywhere are feeling the pressure of shifting tariffs and supply chain changes. But here’s the truth: your success isn’t determined by outside forces, it’s shaped by how you respond! The good news? You can take control and tariff-proof your store. Listen … Read More
Initial Markup: The #1 Step to Take to Increase Your Profits
If you’re looking to boost your profits (and who isn’t?), there’s one magical number you absolutely need to master: Initial Markup (IMU). Initial Markup is a game-changer. It’s the not-so-secret ingredient to running a successful, profitable store. And I know—it might sound boring or complicated. But trust me, once you get a handle on it, you’ll see how empowering it … Read More
How to Get Out of a Retail Mess?
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “How do I get our of this retail mess?” You’re not alone. Matt, a retailer with 18 years of experience, recently asked me this: “How do I correct this mess I’m in? I’ve been in retail for 18 years and still don’t know the science behind what makes this work.” First, let me just … Read More
The Only Way to Grow Your Store with Ease – Part 2
Welcome back to our three-part series, The Only Way to Grow Your Store With Ease. In part one, we talked about how retail—and business in general—feels harder than ever. It’s comforting to know it’s not just you, but let’s be honest: that doesn’t make the challenges any less real. You want different results, right? Me too. Last time, I shared … Read More
