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Hosted by Rachel Williamson · business · EN
The Running Great Stores podcasts are created for Retail Leaders. Our goal is to talk to powerhouse guests who are experts in their field and provide inspiration for Brick and Mortar store leaders that help them create remarkable customer experiences and operationally excellent stores.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Running Great Stores podcasts are created for Retail Leaders. Our goal is to talk to powerhouse guests who are experts in their field and provide inspiration for Brick and Mortar store leaders that help them create remarkable customer experiences and operationally excellent stores.
Running Great Stores is hosted by Rachel Williamson. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Store Traffic is a Gift" (21 July 2025, 55 minutes), "Winning At Retail this Holiday: District Manager's Guide to Success" (11 November 2022, 36 minutes), and "Formula for Success (from a Store Manager’s POV) with Brandon Simpauco" (18 February 2022, 58 minutes).
Running Great Stores publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 31 episodes.
Booking probability for Running Great Stores is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Running Great Stores requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Running Great Stores's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Running Great Stores are Pet, Art & Other Specialty Retail. Running Great Stores has a business audience.
Rachel Williamson hosts Running Great Stores, a business podcast with 31 episodes published.
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Running Great Stores
Today we’re diving into one of the most overlooked opportunities in brick-and-mortar retail — your foot traffic. Based on insights from Mark Ryski’s powerful book Store Traffic is a Gift , we’re going to unpack why...
Brick and Mortar retail at holiday? Well there is nothing better. It's exhilarating and at the same time, can be stressful. Today's guest, Jim O'Toole, has mastered the art of winning at holiday as a multi-unit leader...
I am so excited to launch this episode! Brandon has spent much of his life coaching, developing and training competitive athletes and now leads store teams for one of the most iconic brands in specialty retail. He is a...
Scott Kerby is today's guest. He is currently the Head of Retail for Sephora Canada. Scott has spent his career building leadership teams focused on winning at the retail fundamentals knowing retail is a...
Welcome to our 4th Season of the Running Great Stores Podcast where we talk all retail all the time. We are kicking off our 4th season with Cassie Kane, owner and principal consultant for Kane Learning, a boutique...
If you love retail, you will love today's episode! Kendra shares her story and how she is building multi-million dollar businesses from her cell phone. As a former corporate executive of over 15 years and...
In this podcast, Tristan Rogers, CEO of Concrete Platform, shares his perspective on the future of stores and store operations...but not through the lens of everyone else. Listen to his unique perspective (&...
In today's episode, Scott Galloway of Galloway Resource Partners talks to us about how to reach our leadership potential. He shares 5 important steps we all need to take. While it isn't easy, the steps are...
Episode #23
Melissa Latham has spent her entire career working in retail, from key holder to head of stores for multi-billion dollar companies. When she experienced her second position elimination, she decided to pivot to a...
2020 has been an overwhelming year for many, especially if you work in the retail industry. With 2021 just around the corner, Meghan motivates us to think about our careers, business and life goals. Meghan has launched...
Ron Thurston loves retail. And he's proud of it. Ron has led the retail teams for some of America's most prominent brands, inspired thousands of store employees, and traveled relentlessly across the country to sit and...
Episode #20
Meghan Houle is in the business of building relationships. A seasoned luxury retailer who turned a passion for people into a full time recruiting role understanding the unique chemistry that makes a candidate a great...
Episode #19
Shannon Kruse owns Popup-Pros, a consulting group that enables retailers to open popup shops around the globe. Whether you know exactly the popup shop you want or require an expert to help you create the strategy...
Stop what you are doing and listen to this podcast! April is ah-mazing! April Sabral has spent over 25 years in various sales and operations roles. She has now taken her knowledge and passion for...
Episode #15
This podcast features Darlene Y Mitchell, an Inventory Management retail executive who helps boutique and brand owners turn inventory overwhelm into profit and cash flow. In the first few minutes of this podcast...
Episode #16
In this podcast, DeAnna McIntosh shares her passion for fashion and working alongside boutique retailers to help them navigate this rapidly changing retail environment. Both of her companies, The Affinity Group...
COVID 19 closed virtually every non-essential retail store in the world for the first time that many of us can recall. Store teams were furloughed in many instances and when stores reopened, leaders like Cody...
Episode #14
John Hanson is a CX (Customer Experience) guru and has written a book called WOW Your Customers, 7 Ways to World-Class Service. In today’s podcast, John shares the 4 different types of customers and the importance of...
Episode #5
Stuart Silverman and Shelly Hood are my guests today and talk about an innovative new tool created by becco. Imagine getting customer feedback regarding your team’s performance right at the checkout counter in 15...
Saira Sethi is a delightful guest who shares her retail expertise in how to create trust and empathy with your retail customers and associates. You will want to listen to this with a pen and paper in hand as her...
Recent guests on Running Great Stores. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
NYU professor, co-host of the Pivot podcast, bestselling author, New York University's Stern School of Business
executive recruiter, career coach, and talent strategist, MHM Career and Business coaching platform
best-selling author of Retail Pride and Human Pride, former senior retail executive, podcast host, Retail Pride
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