Have you ever found yourself endlessly planning, tweaking, and strategizing without actually taking action? Many retailers (and entrepreneurs in general) fall into the comfort zone of strategy, where everything is safe and full of potential… until it’s not. Recently, I had a wake-up call. My coach asked how my new team member was doing, and I enthusiastically said, “Great!” But … 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 3
Welcome to part 3 of the Grow Your Store with Ease series. If you missed the first two parts in this series, you can read them here: Part 1 and Part 2 “Go with your feelings.” “Follow your vibe.” “If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it.” We’ve all heard advice like this. And sure, there’s some truth to it. … Read More
Which Retail Action has the Biggest Impact?
Bonnie recently asked in our retail community: Which retail action has the biggest impact? As a retail store owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle — helping customers, stocking shelves, managing the register. But if you want to see real growth and sustainability in your business, it’s essential to step back and work on your store, … 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