If you do a Google search on how to grow a retail business, youll find numerous strategies, thoughts, and tactics. However, there are really only three fundamental ways to grow your store. Once you understand this concept you'll be able to make more thou

In this episode of Real Retail TV, were going to explore why the numbers dont matter! When I say that the numbers dont matter, I dont mean that in a literal sense. What Im suggesting is emotionally detaching yourself from the numbers. The post Why T

When you learn how to strategically price your merchandise, big things happen! Even minor adjustments can have a significant impact on your overall profitability. In this episode of Real Retail TV, youll discover the three timeless rules for profitable

As an independent retailer, its easy to get stuck in the habit of thinking small. I get it, youre busy and there is no shortage of small tasks that need to be completed every day. But its so important to take a step back and carve out time to work ON y

The most successful retailers have a wide range of promotions and events throughout the year to attract customers to their stores. It's not always necessary to offer discounts; there are many other types of promotions that can be effective without lowerin

As an independent retailer, being savvy about maintaining, and increasing your margins is a critical part of running your business. In this episode, you'll discover four strategies to make more money by significantly increasing your margins. The post Maxi

Theres no doubt that finding and hiring great people has become more difficult over the past few years. Thats why it is so important to try new and creative approaches when it comes to recruiting. In this episode of Real Retail TV, Ill share one of my

If you struggle with getting your team members to do what you want them to do, this episode of Real Retail TV is for you. A non-negotiable standard is defined as a standard to which everybody adheres to in exchange for their paycheck. Once you set a handf

Sometimes running a retail store is a lot like kissing frogs to find your prince. Whether its your team members, lawyer, or accountant, its important to take the time to find the best fit for the job.The post Kissing Frogs On Your Quest For Retail Succ

Lately I have been thinking about the idea of practicing gratitude like a verb. Its easy to become frustrated by customers that come into your store just to look or team members that arent doing exactly what youd like them to do, but what if you change