Rooted in Retail Episodes

May 28, 2023

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, you need to be leveraging Chat GPT for your retail store. Google CEO, Sundar Pichai said, “AI is one of the most important things humanity is working on. It is more profound than, I dunno, electricity or fire”. So I’m telling you, this is BIG. As […]

May 21, 2023

I am back from EVOLVE and wow, it was amazing! I am so grateful to everyone who attended, spoke, and participated in my very first conference. Today, I’m sharing some big takeaways and emotional experiences from EVOLVE. Let’s get down to it, as retailers, you either need to Evolve or just not exist. What do […]

May 14, 2023

You’re going to be blown away by the experience and knowledge shared by Amy Loewnberg in this conversation! Community—it’s the power of connections that drives us and pushes us through the ebbs and flows of the economy. How do you create a community? Go where your people are! Embrace the channels that give you reach. […]

May 7, 2023

Feeling stuck when it comes to your team? Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training joins me for his second appearance on Rooted in Retail (check out Episode 7 in case you missed it!). The good help that can help you create and grow your dream team IS out there. A recent survey of retailers with […]

Apr 30, 2023

I find so much value in stories from retailers about growth and change. Matt Harris brings to today’s episode decades of retail experience, going all the way back to age 16 as a self proclaimed ‘mall rat’. Matt’s love for retail began as a teenager, and his innate skill and passion helped him grow his […]

Apr 23, 2023

Okay, you’re not alone if you started your business so you could design your schedule and live the life you want. But what do you want? Are you getting it yet? Pete Mohr is a small town retailer, podcaster, and the retail coach behind Simplifying Entrepreneurship. He is sharing what it takes to get what […]

Apr 20, 2023

Imagine being in high school when the pandemic hit; suddenly, school is on your phone, and you’re left with infinite free time. Edgars Cers and his brother took this and ran, as they created Comfy Living Chicago. Comfy Living Chicago is a local Chicago business that sells high quality, affordable pre-owned furniture. What started as […]

Apr 16, 2023

How are you making your Yelp account work for you? Everyone’s heard of Yelp, and it’s not just for home services or restaurants; retail stores make up a large percentage of businesses on the website! Emily Washcovick is Yelp’s small business expert, and she is breaking down the “science” behind their review recommendation software and […]

Apr 9, 2023

The future is bright for small retailers! You’re going to LOVE this conversation I had with my very first retailer! Ana McConnell is the owner of Pilar Boutique in downtown Loveland, Colorado. Ana first started out working in her mom’s boutique, Cloz to Home. After navigating working with her mom, she branched out on her […]

Apr 6, 2023

Everything you need to get everything you want is available! That is just one piece of incredible knowledge from Retail Vet and Co-Founder of WhizBang! Retail Training, Bob Negen. Becoming an independent retailer is nothing short of brave, and Bob shares some wise words when it comes to breaking away from fear as a retail […]

Apr 2, 2023

Patrick Keiser was in his barber’s chair when he had a powerful conversation that may just change the retail world. Patrick is the founder and executive director of Heart on Main Street. The presence of small retailers is down 20% in the last 20 years, Heart on Main Street is a business designed to change […]

Mar 26, 2023

Okay Retailers, Here’s a big question to consider: How are you getting customers in your door? And how are you converting that traffic into sales?  Maybe you’ve got it going on over on social…but you’re missing MAJOR opportunities via email and text.  Nick McHenry is the founder of OneShop Retail, a service that streamlines content […]