Ep. 134 No One Can Be You, But You

We recently had the first Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat, and it was such a special and magical weekend. It was even better than I imagined! Shopkeeper Shoutout: April Petersen of Frügthaven Farm Our Shopkeeper Shoutout for this episode goes to April Petersen and her husband, Mike. They’re the owners of Frügthaven Farm in Greenville, Michigan, where…

Social media management takes time, forethought, planning, strategy, photography talent, copywriting skills, and much more. Many shopkeepers prefer to outsource this part of their business for precisely these reasons.  When you’re building a retail business, it’s essential to establish your brand, voice, style, and products to your ideal customer, whether they are local or not….

Many shopkeepers are struggling with labor pains right now, whether that means struggling to keep employees or trying to hire new ones. If you’re having trouble with this area, you are not alone! And while there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to this issue, I did want to offer some ideas for you.  I recently listened…

Each month, members in the Shopkeepers Lab and Master Shopkeepers get a new live lesson on a relevant topic taught by me or a guest expert.  Recently, I taught a lesson giving an overview of the term omnichannel retail, which I wanted to share with listeners of the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast as well.  As…

We all have programmed thoughts that guide our day-to-day lives. No matter what age we are, these unintentional beliefs are always there influencing our choices. Usually, our brains are trying to protect us from harm with these beliefs. But sometimes these thoughts can stand in our own way and keep us from growing. The good…

When it comes to making decisions, it’s all too easy to get bogged down by mental drama. That’s why it is so helpful for your mental health as a business owner to LEAN ON DATA. Of course, I would never discount emotion or your instinct. These are absolutely important, as human beings and as business…