Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast

Kathy shares the results of a poll inside MSK where 67% of independent retailers said they always feel behind, and breaks down why that feeling usually has nothing to do with how much you're doing. She walks through the...

Every fall, shop owners split into two camps. One says never rush the season. The other says shoppers are already out there spending, so meet them where they are. Both camps have a point, and in this episode Kathy walks...

Episode 280: I've Changed My Mind: Why Savvy Shopkeeper is Evolving This episode looks a little different. Instead of teaching a topic, Kathy is pulling back the curtain on a few things she's changed her mind about over...

What if the biggest thing holding your retail business back isn't your location, your products, or even your marketing? In this Shopkeeper Story, Kathy sits down with Sarah Andert, owner of Vintage Green Review in New...

Starting a retail store without experience didn't stop Christine, owner of The Vintage Hammer, from building two thriving locations and creating a business that's growing year after year. In this episode, she shares how...

In this Shopkeeper Story, Kathy interviews Elena Gustavson of Magpie and Tiger about building a profitable stationery and gift shop in a town of fewer than 8,000 people. Elena shares how she achieved 110% growth through...

<p >In this episode, we're continuing the conversation from Episode 268 and breaking down what it really means to move from store operator to store owner. If your business still feels heavy—even after years of...

<p >Is brick-and-mortar retail really dying? After months analyzing 13 years of U.S. Census retail data, this episode uncovers Kathy's new report available for download, "Brick and Mortar Independent Retail Isn't Dying...

<p >If you're carrying inventory that just won't sell, this episode is for you.</p> <p >Kathy breaks down what dead inventory in retail is really costing your business and why it's more than just the product sitting on...

<h2 >Episode 273 Show Notes: Do Not Ask Your Business to Carry More Financial Responsibility Than It Is Built to Carry</h2> <p >Hosted by Kathy Cruz | Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast</p> <p >In this episode, Kathy Cruz...

<p >Q4 isn't just another quarter in retail—it's often the one that determines how your entire year performs. And yet, most store owners head into their busiest season feeling underprepared. In this episode, we're...

<p >In the last episode, Kathy talked about how to reset your office, desk, or cash wrap so it actually supports how you run your business. In this follow-up, she shares some of the tools and products that helped her...

<p >If you have a desk, office, or cash wrap area in your store that you keep avoiding, this episode is for you.</p> <p >Sometimes a space isn't messy, it's just no longer aligned with how you actually run your...

<p >Donation requests are a normal part of running an independent retail business. Gift cards, gift baskets, product donations, sponsorships, school fundraisers, community events, they add up quickly.</p> <p >This...

<p >You've been running your retail business for years, so why does it still feel heavy? In this episode, Kathy Cruz breaks down the difference between time in business and business maturity, and explains why many...