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Rooted in Retail — 241 episodes

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A Heartfelt Farewell: Reflecting on 3 Years of Rooted in Retail with Crystal Vilkaitis

2

Scaling Success in the Modern Retail Economy with Patricia Norins and Michael Brielmann

3

A New Chapter: IndERA Acquired by Blue Butterfly

4

From Store Bottleneck to Retail Visionary

5

Building a Resilient and Profitable Store with Patrick Retzer

6

Disrupting the Resale Industry with Jessica Rennard

7

Investing in Relationships That Power Your Retail Business with Kathy Rushing

8

Master Meta Ads: How Independent Retailers Amplify Their Brand - Bonus Episode

9

Creating a Retail Experience That Feels Like Home with Tori Dahl

10

2026 Retail Trends Every Independent Store Must Know

11

How Small Retailers Can Use AI to Compete Like Big Brands

12

Using an AI Prompt to Design Your Best Retail Year Yet - Solo

13

Retail Trends 2026: What Indie Stores Must Do to Grow - Solo

14

Market Magic: 7 Ways to Build a Resilient Retail Store in 2026 - Solo

15

The Seven Product Categories Every Retailer Needs with Ari Lowenstein of Ari’s Pantry

16

The Selling Method That Will Transform Your Retail Team with Matt Harris

17

How to Use Q4 Email Marketing to Drive More Sales with Nicole Prince

18

Creating Holiday Magic in Retail with Santa Claus

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Creating Joyful Customer Experiences in Retail - Solo

20

How to Build a Resilient Store and Stronger Brand Partnerships with Jessica Barile

21

The Magic of Disney: Retail Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth - Solo

22

How Museum Store Sunday Creates Meaningful Retail Moments

23

Small Business Saturday: How to Turn a National Event Into a Local Movement - Solo Episode

24

Building Loyalty and Balance in Business with Hart Mercantile’s Dawn

25

Rebuilding Retail from the Ground Up

26

How to Keep Your Retail Business Fresh (Even in a Niche Market)

27

Fear, Failure & Finding Your Retail Voice with Michael Schultz

28

Simplify, Serve, and Succeed: Retail Insights with Summer Allen

29

Sell More Without Selling Hard

30

The Retail Accelerator: Insider Strategies from Retail Experts

31

Building Trust and Sustainability in Retail

32

How to Stop Being a Hidden Gem in Retail and Start Shining

33

Managing Stress Without Burnout – Tools Every Retailer Needs

34

Storytelling, Strategy & Sauce: How Ari Lowenstein of Ari's Pantry Is Redefining Retail

35

Finding the Right Help in Retail

36

Scaling Smart and Staying Creative – Lessons from Ari’s Pantry

37

Doing Less, Creating More – Retail Wisdom from a Third-Generation Store Owner

38

Winning Customers and Keeping Them Coming Back

39

The Power of Gift Cards (That Actually Work)

40

200 Episodes Later - Burnout, Slowing Down, and Redefining Success

41

Building Community, Connection, and Content That Converts

42

Relationships, Partnerships, and Communication: Building a Stronger Retail Business

43

Disneyfying Your Customer Experience with Vance Morris

44

Be Real and Win: Leveraging Social Media Authentically for Business Growth

45

Retail Makeover: Where to Start When Merchandising Your Store

46

The Physical Inbox: Why Direct Mail Still Works in a Digital World

47

PR That Converts: How to Get Free Media Coverage for Your Store

48

How to Embrace Change and Lead Through Uncertainty

49

Protect, Heal, Restore: Building a Purpose-Driven Brand with Natalie Gardner

50

Experience, Retention, and Loyalty

51

Not Just Another Mastermind: What Makes IndERA So Powerful

52

Community, Collaboration, and the Evolution of Independent Retail

53

Retail Tariffs Inventory Strategy and Cash Flow Tips

54

The Power of Packaging to Elevate Your Brand

55

Branding Boldly: From Design School to Retail Influence

56

The Overlooked Power of Small Improvements - After the Show

57

The Secret to Retail That Feels Personal (and Profitable)

58

Retail, Resilience, and Remembrance

59

How One Connection Can Change Everything - After the Show

60

How Red Boot Consulting Helps Brands Walk Boldly Into Retail

61

From Isolation to Inspiration: Building a Retail Tribe - After the Show

62

How Collaboration and Creativity Fueled a One-of-a-Kind Glass Line

63

Building a Team That Has Your Back

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Why Boring is the Enemy of Modern Retail - After the Show

65

Marketing with Meaning: Boldness, Awe & Evolving Consumers

66

How to Capture Gen Z’s Attention in the Retail World - After the Show

67

Growing a Thriving Retail Business with Liz Ferreira of The Sweet Bay Shop

68

Building Trust & Scaling Success: How Roadshow Cards is Revolutionizing the Collectibles Industry

69

Unlocking Mindshare and Wallet Share with Digital Presence - After the Show

70

Engaging Customers with Smart Retail Strategies with Mary Liz Curtin

71

From Storefront to Thought Leader: Retailers on LinkedIn - After the Show

72

Winning Retail Strategies: How Independent Stores Can Compete and Thrive

73

Paying Yourself, Paying Others, and Finding Balance with Kayla Albrecht

74

Retail Magic: Turning Shopping into an Experience - After the Show

75

Balancing Your Store While Having Fun: Creating an Incredible Retail Culture

76

Your Success Is Inevitable: Aligning with Growth - After the Show

77

The Secret to Building a Million-Dollar Retail Business with Heidi Hardman

78

Building a Business with Precision and Passion with Rose Kishner

79

The Three-Second Rule: Capturing Your Customer’s Attention - After the Show

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Mastering Retail Curation & Customer Insights with Ginny Carosso

81

Collaboration Over Competition: The Power of Relationship Building in Retai

82

Retail Success Starts with Your Team: Bob Negen’s Training Secrets for Thriving Businesses

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Mastering Visionary Leadership in Business Featuring Maureen & Kareen Walsh

84

Flipping the Script: Fresh Ways to Spark Your Imagination - After the Show

85

Unlock the Power of Book Publishing in Gift Retail with Lisa Bach

86

The Key to Retail Success: Strategic Budgeting, Brand Awareness, and Consistency - After the Show

87

Boost Your Retail Profits with Christyne Gray

88

Reconnecting with Your Business and Yourself - Retail Therapy Session with Andrea of All About U

89

The Hidden Reality of Entrepreneurship: Finding Balance in Business - After the Show

90

Time is Money - How to Transform Your Retail Success with Colleen Carswell

91

Inside the World’s Most Iconic Stores - A Tour of Design and Innovation - After the Show

92

Transforming Your Retail Strategy This 2025

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Your Business, Your Asset: Why Exit Planning Matters - After the Show

94

Mastering Your Business Exit Strategy: Expert Tips from Pete Mohr

95

Pause, Recharge, Succeed: The Retailer’s Guide to Balance - After the Show

96

Famous in Oregon: How a Houseplant Shop Became a Social Media Sensation

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Building Your Business One Step at a Time – After the Show

98

Box Office Success: How to Launch A Thriving Subscription Box Business with Sarah Williams

99

Business Lessons I’ll Take Into 2025 with Crystal Vilkaitis

100

Why Assumptions Are Your Biggest Roadblock - After the Show

101

Tech Solutions to Simplify Your Retail Workflow with Ulla Hald

102

Growth Starts When You Stop Doing It Alone - After the Show

103

Building a Retail Brand That’s More Than Just Products with Terra Richards

104

3 Simple Ways to Move Aging Inventory Now - After the Show

105

The Inventory Tips Every Indie Retailer Needs with Carrie Watson

106

15 Ways to Create Sensory Magic in Your Store: After the Show

107

The Sensory Secrets to Creating a Luxury Retail Experience with Felix Johnson

108

Balancing Business and Parenthood - Retail Therapy Session with Robyn Noel of Cloud Nine Pajamas

109

How Indie Retailers Can Win with Big Box Strategies - After the Show

110

How Imperfection Became the Heart of a Brand with Mehru Anand

111

Transforming Our Brand: From Crystal Media to Rooted in Retail

112

Retail Growth Starts with the Right Metrics: After the Show

113

Turn Your Store’s Data into Dollars with Dan Holman

114

3 Ways to Reframe Your Focus from Busy to Profitable - Retail Therapy Session with Alyssa & Angie Mangan of Blue Dahlia Designs

115

Creative Habits to Transform Your Business - After the Show

116

Making A Nontraditional Retail Pivot with Stacey Pecor

117

The Surprise and Delight Strategy - After the Show

118

Turning Your Shoppers into Lifelong Fans with Nick McHenry

119

Fuse Your Authentic Self Into Your Brand - After the Show

120

Turning Passion into a Jewelry Business with Ann Chikahisa

121

Silencing the Inner Critic - Retail Therapy Session with Michelle Smith of Piccolo Mondo Toys

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Streamline Your Shop with Smart Systems - After the Show

123

Taking the Leap from a Single Store to Shop Expansion with Jenn Luna

124

Why Running Ads Are Vital to Your Success as a Retailer

125

10 Creative Ways to Connect with Shoppers This Holiday Season

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Turn Your Store into a Holiday Destination with Emily Butler

127

Maybe Bigger Isn’t Always Better – Retail Therapy Session with Andy Havemeier of Wealthy Street Bakery

128

Getting Out of the Weeds: After the Show

129

Master Your Retail Market with Amy Loewenberg

130

Creating Magical Holiday Experiences with Santa Claus

131

Why Your Customers Need to Feel Something: After the Show

132

How to Make Your Products Pop with Hollei Anne Hayes

133

Overcoming Fears and Visualizing Success - Retail Therapy Session with Ana McConnell of Pilar Boutique

134

Using AI for Your Retail Systems - After the Show

135

Turn Unsold Inventory Into Cash with Melodie van der Baan

136

Why Patience Will Pay Off: After the Show

137

How WoolTribe Built a Mission-Driven Brand

138

Align Your Soul with Your Business: A Retail Therapy Session

139

Why Being Imperfect is Your Secret to Growth - After the Show

140

The Magic of Attention to Detail and Hospitality with Willrett Flower Co.

141

The Future of Retail with Crystal Vilkaitis

142

Social Media Tactics to Shine This Holiday Season with Steph Bechard

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How to Leverage Your Rep Relationships with Kelly Bristol

144

Turn Cash Flow Problems into Profit Opportunities with Charles Leikauf

145

The Secrets to Building a Timeless Jewelry Brand with Barb Binkley

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How to Sell More and Build Instant Connections with D. Jason Mausser

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Master Your Mindset to Thrive in Retail with Jamie G. Smith

148

Empower Your Style, Empower Your Business with Jessica Papineau

149

How Retailers Can Use AI to Save Time and Money with Crystal Vilkaitis and Patrick Keiser

150

The Five P’s of Business Success with Amy Lacey

151

Everything Retailers Need to Know About Hiring with Thad Price

152

Navigating Instagram's Latest Updates with Steph Bechard

153

Advice from the Retail Pros - Live Panel from EVOLVE 2024

154

Embracing Fun to Build Community in Retail (After the Show)

155

Crafting Community Through Classes with Darn Knit Anyway

156

EVOLVE 2024: Winning Strategies for Retail Success

157

The Power of Creating FOMO in Pop-Ups (After the Show)

158

The Secrets of Successful Pop-Up Shops with Allison Yee

159

Using Spontaneous Creativity in Your Marketing (After the Show)

160

Leveraging Facebook Live for Retail Success with Lori Foster of The Dressing Room

161

What We Focus on Expands (After the Show)

162

Growing Your Retail Store in Economic Uncertainty with Paul Erickson

163

Leveraging Your Creativity in Retail (After the Show)

164

Build a Business and Life You Love with Kareen Walsh

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Why you should use affiliate marketing in your store (After the Show)

166

Affiliate Marketing Secrets for Independent Retailers with Wade Tonkin

167

Social Media Strategies to Drive More Foot Traffic with Steph Bechard

168

The Art of Delegating: Finding the Who, Not How, to Grow Your Business (After the Show)

169

The Secret to Making Money In Your Sleep with Miranda Heslip

170

8 Game-Changing Brand Collaboration Ideas for Your Retail Store: After the Show

171

Using Technology to Redefine the Customer Experience with Alex Back

172

Building a Retail Family Business That Lasts with Teddie Garrigan

173

Growing Your Retail Sales with a Bold Brand Identity with Brianna Cannon

174

Creating Retail Efficiencies: After the Show

175

Optimizing Your Retail Operations for Success with Susan Negen

176

Community Connection - Learning from Each Other: After the Show

177

Happy Birthday, Rooted in Retail: A Special Q&A Episode

178

What retailers can learn from Coffee Shops: After the Show

179

Turning Your Passion to Profit with Andrew and Claire Bowen

180

6 Tips for Retail Success in 2024: After the Show

181

7 Marketing Trends Retailers Need to Know

182

Finding Your Priorities and Avoiding Self-Sabotage: After the Show

183

Fueling Local Retail Growth: Insights from Heidi Hardman

184

A Deep Dive into Customer Experience with Jonathan Schulman

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Going Above and Beyond for Your Customer with Jonathan Schulman

186

Be Memorable In a Sea of Forgettable: Ideas to Make Your Store Known for Something

187

Make It Your Most Profitable Year Yet with Jacqueline Snyder

188

Generational Shopping: Insights and Inspirations - After the Show with Crystal Vilkaitis

189

Multi-Generational Shopping for Customer Delight with Nicole Leinbach

190

Increasing E-commerce Success: After the Show with Crystal Vilkitis

191

E-commerce Strategies for Your Retail Store with Josh Orr

192

After the Show: Focusing on Customer Experiences in Your Store

193

How to Create a Profitable Retail Cash Flow with Kathy Cruz

194

Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024

195

Creating a Memorable Brand Story with Kelly Bennett

196

The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Local Online Searches

197

Future-Proof Your Store: From TikTok Trends, Holiday Marketing Tips and AI in Retail

198

Secrets to Holiday Retail Success with Santa Claus

199

LakeFront Property, Speed Bumps, and Other Merchandising Need To Knows with Georganne Bender

200

Staying True to the Authentic You with Russ Jones

201

Behind The Scenes Of A Dream with Kristin Lenz of White Arrows Home

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It’s Time To Be Seen with Jen Gottlieb

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Sustainable Sensory Awareness For Wellness This Holiday Season with Dr. Nicole Villegas

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Walking Through The Fire with Patricia Norins

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5 Steps to Beat Holiday Induced Stress and Burnout with Dr. Michelle Wolford

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Sell More in the Holidays and Beyond with Dawn Grooters of Broken Vessel Sales

207

Social Media Transformation: Overcoming Fear and Resistance for Your Business with Michelle Smith

208

From Hobby to 6 Figures with Kelly Gunn of Part-Time Pickers

209

How to Get a Waitlist with Beth Rich of Mix it Up Home & Gift

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Evolve Replay: “The Most Human Brand Wins” with Mark Schaefer

211

Retail and Family: Advice, Tips, and Smart Ideas with Jen Komaromi of Jenny K Gifts

212

Planning for Holiday: Strong Concepts, Storytelling, and WOW Moments

213

Taking the Leap to Multiple Store Locations with AdreAnne Tesene

214

Understanding The Mystery of Google Ads with Vi Wickam (Part 2)

215

Understanding SEO: More Than Generating Traffic with Vi Wickam

216

Branding for Success with Kaila Piepkow of Dox Design

217

Inventory Management and Planning with Dane Cohen of Management One

218

Evolve Exclusive: Generational Shopping Secrets

219

Podcasting, A New Avenue for Reaching Your PCG

220

Insider Tips to Rock Social Media with Steph Bechard of Crystal Media

221

All Things Retail Real Estate with Patricia Norins of Blue Butterfly

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race with Jennifer Johnson of True Fashionistas

223

Structuring and Planning for Social Media: Find Your Face

224

Balance and Burnout

225

AI for Retailers: An Unexpected Yet Invaluable Silent Employee

226

Evolve or Don’t Exist; Lessons From My EVOLVE Conference

227

Community Creating, Market Tip, and Real Retail Examples GALORE with Amy Loewenberg of Emerald X

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Find and Keep Awesome Employees with Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training

229

Retail Stories, Advice, and Inspiration with Matt Harris of Matt Harris Designs

230

Accessing More Freedom and Flexibility in Your Retail Business with Pete Mohr, Simplifying Entrepreneurship Retail Coach

231

BONUS EPISODE: A Young Entrepreneur Selling Pre-Owned Furniture - Edgars Cers

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Leveraging Yelp with Emily Washcovick the Yelp Small Business Expert

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Thriving in Retail with Ana McConnell of Pilar Boutique

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BONUS EPISODE: Trading Fear for Courage with Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training

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Help and Support for Independent Retailers with Patrick Keiser of Heart on Main Street

236

Level Up Your Customer Communication with Nick McHenry of OneShop Retail

237

All Things Visual: Creating a Merchandising Moment with Michelle Sherrier, The Retail Whore

238

Human Touch in a High Tech World, Standing Out in Retail

239

The Profit Lady

240

Social Media Made Simple

241

Rooted In Retail is COMING SOON!