We’ve already had two rounds of Shopkeeper Stories on the Savvy Shopkeeper podcast, but this round is a little different. In the next four episodes, I’ll be featuring incredible makers, shop owners, and e-commerce retailers who are members of the Shopkeepers Lab. First up is Brittany, owner of Kalopsia Clay. As she recovered from COVID…
There are so many business coaches out there, but it can be difficult to judge if someone is the right fit for you AND if you’ll get an ROI. Because of that, investing in coaching can be scary! A few years ago, I felt like I needed to invest in myself. Running a retail business…
So many of us independent retailers have already pivoted, maybe more than once! We shifted to online. We started shipping, changed business models, worked on mindset, hustled, came to terms with changes, and so much more, right? I get it! I’ve been there with you, or I’ve done the same myself. There is NO…
You might have heard that Instagram is “no longer just a square photo-sharing app,” as announced by Instagram’s founder, Adam Mosseri. Kathy, owner of Pineapple on Main, shared this announcement in the Master Shopkeepers group. And it sparked lots of discussions, particularly about how scary it can be to show up on video for your…
As small, independent shop owners, it can be incredibly difficult to step away from our businesses. For some of us, we’re the only ones running our businesses. Others have small teams, but we still have to prepare our team and anticipate problems that could come up before we take time off. Shopkeepers, though, are some…
For the first time ever, Savvy Shopkeepers from around the United States will gather to learn, connect, and share! Our retreat is coming up very soon, and I want to make sure you have all the details. Ticket sales close on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 4 PM EST, so if you want to attend,…