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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Stupidest Thing I Ever Bought For My Store

from Bringing Business to Retail · host Salena Knight

What if the biggest mistake you ever made in your business wasn't actually a mistake at all? In this episode, Salena shares the story of the most ridiculous purchase she ever made for her retail store - a box of decorative sew-on barrettes that had absolutely no place in an eco baby boutique. Nearly 20 years later, she found them again while packing up her house, and they reminded her of one of the biggest lessons every retailer needs to learn before peak season. As Q4 approaches, retailers everywhere are making critical buying decisions. Should you reduce your order to fit your cash flow? Should you borrow to buy more stock? Should you play it safe? Salena explains why most retailers are making these decisions based on instinct instead of strategy, and why that could cost far more than a few slow-moving products. If you've ever overbought, underbought, or second-guessed your inventory decisions, this episode will help you approach peak season with a completely different perspective. Register for the free Q3 Masterclass Series here. 

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