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
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
As a store owner you must know how to merchandise for profit in your store. 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 … Read More
3 Steps to Boost Your Motivation
Ever felt unmotivated and simply not in the mood to do anything? Yeah, it happens to me too. Use these 3 steps to boost your motivation and productivity! I had these amazing eight weeks of rocking and rolling after the holidays with all sorts of fabulous ideas and new marvelous clients ā it was great! I am usually motivated and … 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