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Ep. 38 Shopkeeper Stories with Kathy of Pineapple on Main

Shopkeeper Stories podcast graphic featuring Kathy, owner of Pineapple on Main and a Master Shopkeepers member.

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.

Episode 38 quote: We wear all the hats, but no one teaches us how to wear all of the hats.

Over the past few years, Kathy’s brand has evolved from an event design company to a home, gifts, and baby goods store. She shared about all the ups and downs of buying her first round of inventory, expanding to two locations then back to one, and dissolving a business partnership.

Lastly, Kathy talks about what she’s learned from Master Shopkeepers, how this community has supported her, and gives her best tip for having a successful retail business. 

Pineapple on Main owner Kathy's testimonial about discussing challenges and finding help without judgment in Master Shopkeepers.

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Timestamps

  • [01:20] Kathy’s journey as the owner of Pineapple on Main
  • [04:18] Naming the business & the significance of the pineapple
  • [05:44] Transitioning into a second location
  • [09:15] What Kathy sells at Pineapple on Main
  • [10:47] How Kathy became comfortable buying inventory
  • [14:44] Kathy’s process for building relationships with vendors
  • [18:27] Why Kathy joined Master Shopkeepers
  • [20:03] What Kathy has learned as a Master Shopkeepers member
  • [27:11] The future of Pineapple on Main
  • [30:08] Kathy’s best tip for a successful brick and mortar store

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