Ep. 15 Why a Retail Loyalty Program is Valuable

Choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system is one of the first and most impactful decisions that Aspiring Shopkeepers and Savvy Starters make. If you’re debating over Square versus Shopify for your brick-and-mortar store, this post should help you make an informed decision.  The Two Most Popular POS Systems for Indie Retailers: Square Versus Shopify Your POS…

In this 3-part series from the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast, I’ve shared my best advice for shopkeepers who are working through some common fears as we head into Q4. Check out parts one and two after reading this. When the pandemic hit and many of us were mandated to close, there were lots of questions…

In the final episode of the Shopkeeper Stories mini-series, I spoke with the Master Shopkeepers member who asked me to do the series in the first place: Kathy, owner of Pineapple on Main in Dublin, Pennsylvania. Over the past few years, Kathy’s brand has evolved from an event design company to a home, gifts, and…

After several years of attending AmericasMart in Atlanta, I was thrilled to attend a new-to-me wholesale market: Las Vegas Market!  We had so much fun seeing how Las Vegas Market compares to AmericasMart, connecting with vendors, and meeting up with members of Master Shopkeepers. Read on for what I learned at Las Vegas Market, my…

I get asked a LOT of questions about Master Shopkeepers. As a retail store mastermind coach, I completely understand why you have questions and want to put your mind at ease. With applications closing for 2023 on September 30, now is the time to answer the five most common questions store owners ask me about…

There are shops of all sizes in the Savvy Shopkeeper community, but one of the largest clocks in at 12,000 square feet!  Christy started out in a smaller retail space of 4,000 square feet before expanding to her current location, plus storage container and warehouse space for extra inventory. In today’s interview, Christy shares why…