New Year, New Retail Rules | State of Retail: Q1 2026

retail trends, Q1 strategies, customer engagement, personalization, inventory management, retail mindset, small business, retail marketing, consumer behavior, retail technology

Happy New Year, friend. If Q1 ever makes you feel a little off-balance, you’re not alone. After the rush, the late nights, and the intensity of the holidays, this season can feel quieter… almost uncomfortable. But here’s the reframe I want you to sit with: Q1 is not a slow season. It’s a reset season. In retail, especially right now, … Read More

Want More Sales On Your Next Live? Master QVC-Style Selling

qvc-style selling

If your live videos are getting views but not converting into sales, you’re not alone. Many retailers struggle to bridge the gap between engagement and revenue. The good news? You can change that with QVC-style selling – a proven method that creates emotional connections, urgency, and exclusivity to drive sales. Let’s break down the secrets behind QVC-style selling and how … Read More

My Top Tip to Increase Sales

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 😳. I assure you I didn’t. But her reaction is not uncommon! I’m sharing our conversation so that you can see why it’s a flawed perspective. I’m sharing it because it wasn’t the … Read More

How Do I Get New Customers?

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

Why are My Sales so Slow?

“Why are my sales so slow? We should be busier than this!” you think to yourself after checking your daily sales total for the third time in the last hour, even though you know it hasn’t changed. Your store is full of beautiful inventory that you have spent so much time carefully choosing and editing for your customers, so where … Read More