Ep. 37 Shopkeeper Stories with April of Pink + Frillos

After sharing four shopkeeper stories last year, I’m excited to highlight four more incredible shopkeepers from the Savvy Shopkeeper community.  First up is Miriam, owner of Coco Jolie in Engelwood, New Jersey. Miriam always loved creating in the kitchen but found herself in two other careers before going back to culinary school.  She shared the…

I’m Answering The Question, “Kathy, How Do You Do It All?!” One of the things that shopkeepers struggle with the most is time management. It seems like there’s a never-ending list of tasks and just not enough time in the day. Time management, though, is a learned skill. There’s no magic pill, system, or solution…

The second-annual Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat was such an incredible experience for everyone involved. Read on to learn more about the people who supported the retreat, what happened each day, and how attendees felt after two days of connection and learning. People Who Made The Retreat Amazing I’m so grateful for all of the people who…

The best tax advice out there? Don’t push off bookkeeping and tax responsibilities.  In this episode, I  will go over: Systematic ways to keep track of your finances Scheduling tools to keep you on track Where to turn when you need help Links mentioned in Episode #6: Lisa Bridenbaker of Bridenbaker Designs Savvy Support Fund Wave…

As I shared in Episode 65 of the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast, we hear all sorts of myths as independent retailers. From “the customer’s always right” to “you’ll probably show a loss for your first three years in business,” these myths are repeated so frequently that we just believe them to be true!  Today, I’m…

Earlier this year, I launched the Savvy Shopkeeper Quiz. After taking the quiz, you’ll know what stage of your shopkeeping journey you’re in and get a few free resources hand-picked with shopkeepers like you in mind. It’s beneficial for shopkeepers to understand WHERE they are on their journey, and the quiz gives shopkeepers that clarity! …