A lead magnet is a very well known term in the online marketing space, but they can also be a very efficient retail marketing strategy. That’s why I’m sharing these 7 retail friendly lead magnets you can use to grow your email list. Why Lead Magnets? The ultimate purpose of your lead magnet is to attract leads – or customers … Read More
2 Important Customer Types in Retail
There are 2 important customer types in retail that you should pay attention to the most. Because once you understand these two customer types, you’ll be able to execute marketing, store events and promotions that serve each type the best – which leads to more sales and profit for you. When I share these two types with store owners, I … Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Do a Storewide Sale!
When cash is tight it’s easy to fall into the trap of running a storewide sale. After all, what would attract customers more than “Everything is 20% off!”, right? Iām here to tell you… DONāT DO IT!!! This plan will backfire on you! Why You Shouldn’t do a Storewide Sale When you run a storewide (or sitewide) sale, you actually … Read More
My Top Tip to Increase Sales
When I shared my top tip to increase sales and traffic immediately with a client, she acted as if I had told her a 4 letter word š³. I assure you I didnāt. But her reaction is not uncommon! Iām sharing our conversation so that you can see why itās a flawed perspective. Iām sharing it because it wasnāt the … Read More
How Do I Get New Customers?
How do I get new customers? This is probably the question I get asked the MOST. Of course, the purpose of your marketing strategy and all the time, sweat and money you put into it – is ultimately to get new customers so you can increase sales. Getting new customers is actually the last step in our Sales Breakthrough System, … Read More
How Do I Improve My Sales Skills?
If you’re like most store owners I work with, you might have asked “how do I improve my sales skills?”. Because most shop owners didnāt open their retail store because they LOVE selling, or are really great sales people. They opened their store because they have a passion. It might be a passion for a particular product that they want … Read More
Retail Tip: Go Big or Go Home!
Here’s a retail tip for you: GO BIG or GO HOME! Itās my retail mantra! Actually itās my life mantra too. Usually associated with NCAA basketball time and March Madness, it also accurately describes entrepreneurial lifeā¦ All these teams get ONE shot. If they lose – they go home. If they go big, they advance. For you, to advance means … Read More
How to Merchandise for Profit
Iām sure youāve heard the term ācaptive audienceā before, but have you ever considered when and where you might have a captive audience in your store?One of the best opportunities to grow your sales is when a customer is either making a purchase (in the process of checking out), or waiting in line. When theyāve entered your point of sale … Read More
Clearance Sale Tip: Dollar Tables
What if I told you that I have a foolproof clearance sale tip for you? A way for your customers to say āTake my money!ā?Ā Retailers are always amazed that one small tweak can make a huge difference to the bottom line, but thatās what sooo exciting about when the science of consumer psychology comes together with your marketing, merchandising … Read More
Avoid This Checkout Mistake – Markdowns vs. Discounts
You can avoid this checkout mistake! I’m talking about the definition of markdowns vs discounts. To your customer, there really is no difference between a markdown and a discount – they both mean a reduced price. But for a Revolutionary Retailer like you, there is a subtle, but important difference, and if you donāt know it – you might be … Read More
