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Hosted by Nicole Keleher · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 6 episodes
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The Seasonal Operator Podcast is dedicated to Christmas and the business of seasonal trade. Hosted by Nicole Keleher, the podcast explores what it really takes to run a successful seasonal business — across Christmas retail, decorating, installations, suppliers and wholesale. Episodes feature real conversations with industry operators and customers, alongside insights on Christmas trends, customer experience, planning, strategy and practical marketing ideas. If you work in the Christmas industry or run a seasonal business with a tight selling window, this podcast is designed to help you plan smarter and get more from your season.
Nicole Keleher hosts The Seasonal Operator: Christmas and the Business of Seasonal Trade, a business show with 6 episodes published.
After 135 episodes, countless conversations and plenty of practical business discussions… it’s time for a pause and reset. In this slightly different episode, Nicole shares an honest update on what’s happening behind the
Collaborations can be one of the most powerful growth strategies for seasonal and independent businesses — when they’re done properly. In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, Nicole unpacks why strategic collab
Customers haven’t necessarily stopped spending — but they have changed how they make buying decisions. In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, Nicole explores the psychology of shopping during uncertain economi
Dan Gingiss is an international keynote speaker, customer experience coach, and author who believes that remarkable customer experiences are the best form of marketing. His latest book, Becoming the Experience Maker , ha
Dom and Renee from Blitz My Tree share how they turned a simple idea helping friends decorate their Christmas trees into a growing seasonal business built on trust, relationships and consistency. Starting in December wit
Are you building a strong product range… or just adding more products? In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast we’re unpacking the difference between width and depth in your buying — and why it matters more than
Christmas in July isn’t just a bit of fun — it’s one of the best opportunities you have to bring revenue forward, secure bookings early, and take pressure off your peak season. In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Po
Most businesses focus on getting more customers. But one of the fastest ways to grow your revenue is increasing how much each customer spends. And one of the simplest ways to do that… is how you package what you sell. In
In this episode of The Seasonal Operator, I sit down with Karl Narkiewicz, founder of Holly & Ivy — one of Australia’s leading suppliers of seasonal décor. Karl shares the journey from starting with Christmas trees in a
Customers don’t need an exact quote to get started. But they do need a clear idea of what to expect. And if they can’t find it… they won’t enquire. In this episode, I’m breaking down why pricing clarity is one of the big
Customers don’t just buy products — they buy expectations. And the moment your experience doesn’t match what you’ve promised, trust starts to slip. In this episode, I’m unpacking why the gap between expectations and expe
Seasonal businesses often think of themselves as retailers or service providers. But the most successful seasonal operators approach their business very differently. They think like event companies. In this episode of Th
What does a serious Christmas collector actually look for when they walk into your store or land on your website? In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, I sit down with Luke McKenzie — long-time Christmas enth
What happens when a quarter of your annual revenue lands in just ten days? For years, that was my reality. The last week of November and the first week of December determined whether the entire year was a success. In thi
n the Christmas industry, you don’t get endless chances to impress. You get one season. One install. One delivery window. One buying decision. In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, I break down why testimonia
In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, Nicole is joined by Jake Harlow from Jake Decorates for an honest conversation about the business behind Christmas decorating. Jake shares how a lifelong love of Christma
We’ve all seen the beautiful social posts coming out of the US gift fairs in January — Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas. In this episode, I break down what’s actually standing out beneath the scroll. I’m sharing the early C
Welcome to the first episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast. In this episode, Nicole explains why the podcast has evolved from Customer Connect into a show dedicated to the business of Christmas and seasonal trade — an
This final episode of the year is a chance to stop, take a breath and look at what actually shaped 2025 for independent retailers and service providers. I’m sharing the patterns I saw across client work, audits and conve
Stepping into the role of “leader” isn’t something most independent retailers plan for. It usually happens because the business grows, you hire someone, and suddenly the way you show up matters in a new way. In this conv
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The Seasonal Operator: Christmas and the Business of Seasonal Trade is hosted by Nicole Keleher. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 6 episodes.
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