How to Make Your Retail Store Experience Unforgettable in 2026, with Amanda Stierwalt-Green

Most stores are built for transactions. The great ones are built for connection.In this episode, Jeramey sits down with Amanda Stierwalt-Green, Product Manager at Global Payments and former shop owner, to unpack how independent retailers can create memorable, profitable, and deeply human experiences (without needing massive budgets or big-box scale).Amanda doesn’t just advise small businesses. She champions them, and she’s lived the grind herself. Whether you’re running a boutique, launching a pop-up, or trying to turn foot traffic into loyalty, her insights are tactical, grounded, and energizing.Inside the episode:- How themed collections, events, and in-store storytelling build trust and drive sales- The secret to balancing store aesthetics with function and flow- What your store layout should accomplish the second a customer walks in- How small shops can win customer loyalty by doing what big chains can’t- Why culture, collaboration, and community still matter in retail and how to lead with them- Simple ways to make people remember your store (and come back for more)Amanda brings so much clarity, warmth, and battle-tested experience and this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what great retail looks like today.