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Rooted in Retail — 241 episodes
A Heartfelt Farewell: Reflecting on 3 Years of Rooted in Retail with Crystal Vilkaitis
Scaling Success in the Modern Retail Economy with Patricia Norins and Michael Brielmann
A New Chapter: IndERA Acquired by Blue Butterfly
From Store Bottleneck to Retail Visionary
Building a Resilient and Profitable Store with Patrick Retzer
Disrupting the Resale Industry with Jessica Rennard
Investing in Relationships That Power Your Retail Business with Kathy Rushing
Master Meta Ads: How Independent Retailers Amplify Their Brand - Bonus Episode
Creating a Retail Experience That Feels Like Home with Tori Dahl
2026 Retail Trends Every Independent Store Must Know
How Small Retailers Can Use AI to Compete Like Big Brands
Using an AI Prompt to Design Your Best Retail Year Yet - Solo
Retail Trends 2026: What Indie Stores Must Do to Grow - Solo
Market Magic: 7 Ways to Build a Resilient Retail Store in 2026 - Solo
The Seven Product Categories Every Retailer Needs with Ari Lowenstein of Ari’s Pantry
The Selling Method That Will Transform Your Retail Team with Matt Harris
How to Use Q4 Email Marketing to Drive More Sales with Nicole Prince
Creating Holiday Magic in Retail with Santa Claus
Creating Joyful Customer Experiences in Retail - Solo
How to Build a Resilient Store and Stronger Brand Partnerships with Jessica Barile
The Magic of Disney: Retail Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth - Solo
How Museum Store Sunday Creates Meaningful Retail Moments
Small Business Saturday: How to Turn a National Event Into a Local Movement - Solo Episode
Building Loyalty and Balance in Business with Hart Mercantile’s Dawn
Rebuilding Retail from the Ground Up
How to Keep Your Retail Business Fresh (Even in a Niche Market)
Fear, Failure & Finding Your Retail Voice with Michael Schultz
Simplify, Serve, and Succeed: Retail Insights with Summer Allen
Sell More Without Selling Hard
The Retail Accelerator: Insider Strategies from Retail Experts
Building Trust and Sustainability in Retail
How to Stop Being a Hidden Gem in Retail and Start Shining
Managing Stress Without Burnout – Tools Every Retailer Needs
Storytelling, Strategy & Sauce: How Ari Lowenstein of Ari's Pantry Is Redefining Retail
Finding the Right Help in Retail
Scaling Smart and Staying Creative – Lessons from Ari’s Pantry
Doing Less, Creating More – Retail Wisdom from a Third-Generation Store Owner
Winning Customers and Keeping Them Coming Back
The Power of Gift Cards (That Actually Work)
200 Episodes Later - Burnout, Slowing Down, and Redefining Success
Building Community, Connection, and Content That Converts
Relationships, Partnerships, and Communication: Building a Stronger Retail Business
Disneyfying Your Customer Experience with Vance Morris
Be Real and Win: Leveraging Social Media Authentically for Business Growth
Retail Makeover: Where to Start When Merchandising Your Store
The Physical Inbox: Why Direct Mail Still Works in a Digital World
PR That Converts: How to Get Free Media Coverage for Your Store
How to Embrace Change and Lead Through Uncertainty
Protect, Heal, Restore: Building a Purpose-Driven Brand with Natalie Gardner
Experience, Retention, and Loyalty
Not Just Another Mastermind: What Makes IndERA So Powerful
Community, Collaboration, and the Evolution of Independent Retail
Retail Tariffs Inventory Strategy and Cash Flow Tips
The Power of Packaging to Elevate Your Brand
Branding Boldly: From Design School to Retail Influence
The Overlooked Power of Small Improvements - After the Show
The Secret to Retail That Feels Personal (and Profitable)
Retail, Resilience, and Remembrance
How One Connection Can Change Everything - After the Show
How Red Boot Consulting Helps Brands Walk Boldly Into Retail
From Isolation to Inspiration: Building a Retail Tribe - After the Show
How Collaboration and Creativity Fueled a One-of-a-Kind Glass Line
Building a Team That Has Your Back
Why Boring is the Enemy of Modern Retail - After the Show
Marketing with Meaning: Boldness, Awe & Evolving Consumers
How to Capture Gen Z’s Attention in the Retail World - After the Show
Growing a Thriving Retail Business with Liz Ferreira of The Sweet Bay Shop
Building Trust & Scaling Success: How Roadshow Cards is Revolutionizing the Collectibles Industry
Unlocking Mindshare and Wallet Share with Digital Presence - After the Show
Engaging Customers with Smart Retail Strategies with Mary Liz Curtin
From Storefront to Thought Leader: Retailers on LinkedIn - After the Show
Winning Retail Strategies: How Independent Stores Can Compete and Thrive
Paying Yourself, Paying Others, and Finding Balance with Kayla Albrecht
Retail Magic: Turning Shopping into an Experience - After the Show
Balancing Your Store While Having Fun: Creating an Incredible Retail Culture
Your Success Is Inevitable: Aligning with Growth - After the Show
The Secret to Building a Million-Dollar Retail Business with Heidi Hardman
Building a Business with Precision and Passion with Rose Kishner
The Three-Second Rule: Capturing Your Customer’s Attention - After the Show
Mastering Retail Curation & Customer Insights with Ginny Carosso
Collaboration Over Competition: The Power of Relationship Building in Retai
Retail Success Starts with Your Team: Bob Negen’s Training Secrets for Thriving Businesses
Mastering Visionary Leadership in Business Featuring Maureen & Kareen Walsh
Flipping the Script: Fresh Ways to Spark Your Imagination - After the Show
Unlock the Power of Book Publishing in Gift Retail with Lisa Bach
The Key to Retail Success: Strategic Budgeting, Brand Awareness, and Consistency - After the Show
Boost Your Retail Profits with Christyne Gray
Reconnecting with Your Business and Yourself - Retail Therapy Session with Andrea of All About U
The Hidden Reality of Entrepreneurship: Finding Balance in Business - After the Show
Time is Money - How to Transform Your Retail Success with Colleen Carswell
Inside the World’s Most Iconic Stores - A Tour of Design and Innovation - After the Show
Transforming Your Retail Strategy This 2025
Your Business, Your Asset: Why Exit Planning Matters - After the Show
Mastering Your Business Exit Strategy: Expert Tips from Pete Mohr
Pause, Recharge, Succeed: The Retailer’s Guide to Balance - After the Show
Famous in Oregon: How a Houseplant Shop Became a Social Media Sensation
Building Your Business One Step at a Time – After the Show
Box Office Success: How to Launch A Thriving Subscription Box Business with Sarah Williams
Business Lessons I’ll Take Into 2025 with Crystal Vilkaitis
Why Assumptions Are Your Biggest Roadblock - After the Show
Tech Solutions to Simplify Your Retail Workflow with Ulla Hald
Growth Starts When You Stop Doing It Alone - After the Show
Building a Retail Brand That’s More Than Just Products with Terra Richards
3 Simple Ways to Move Aging Inventory Now - After the Show
The Inventory Tips Every Indie Retailer Needs with Carrie Watson
15 Ways to Create Sensory Magic in Your Store: After the Show
The Sensory Secrets to Creating a Luxury Retail Experience with Felix Johnson
Balancing Business and Parenthood - Retail Therapy Session with Robyn Noel of Cloud Nine Pajamas
How Indie Retailers Can Win with Big Box Strategies - After the Show
How Imperfection Became the Heart of a Brand with Mehru Anand
Transforming Our Brand: From Crystal Media to Rooted in Retail
Retail Growth Starts with the Right Metrics: After the Show
Turn Your Store’s Data into Dollars with Dan Holman
3 Ways to Reframe Your Focus from Busy to Profitable - Retail Therapy Session with Alyssa & Angie Mangan of Blue Dahlia Designs
Creative Habits to Transform Your Business - After the Show
Making A Nontraditional Retail Pivot with Stacey Pecor
The Surprise and Delight Strategy - After the Show
Turning Your Shoppers into Lifelong Fans with Nick McHenry
Fuse Your Authentic Self Into Your Brand - After the Show
Turning Passion into a Jewelry Business with Ann Chikahisa
Silencing the Inner Critic - Retail Therapy Session with Michelle Smith of Piccolo Mondo Toys
Streamline Your Shop with Smart Systems - After the Show
Taking the Leap from a Single Store to Shop Expansion with Jenn Luna
Why Running Ads Are Vital to Your Success as a Retailer
10 Creative Ways to Connect with Shoppers This Holiday Season
Turn Your Store into a Holiday Destination with Emily Butler
Maybe Bigger Isn’t Always Better – Retail Therapy Session with Andy Havemeier of Wealthy Street Bakery
Getting Out of the Weeds: After the Show
Master Your Retail Market with Amy Loewenberg
Creating Magical Holiday Experiences with Santa Claus
Why Your Customers Need to Feel Something: After the Show
How to Make Your Products Pop with Hollei Anne Hayes
Overcoming Fears and Visualizing Success - Retail Therapy Session with Ana McConnell of Pilar Boutique
Using AI for Your Retail Systems - After the Show
Turn Unsold Inventory Into Cash with Melodie van der Baan
Why Patience Will Pay Off: After the Show
How WoolTribe Built a Mission-Driven Brand
Align Your Soul with Your Business: A Retail Therapy Session
Why Being Imperfect is Your Secret to Growth - After the Show
The Magic of Attention to Detail and Hospitality with Willrett Flower Co.
The Future of Retail with Crystal Vilkaitis
Social Media Tactics to Shine This Holiday Season with Steph Bechard
How to Leverage Your Rep Relationships with Kelly Bristol
Turn Cash Flow Problems into Profit Opportunities with Charles Leikauf
The Secrets to Building a Timeless Jewelry Brand with Barb Binkley
How to Sell More and Build Instant Connections with D. Jason Mausser
Master Your Mindset to Thrive in Retail with Jamie G. Smith
Empower Your Style, Empower Your Business with Jessica Papineau
How Retailers Can Use AI to Save Time and Money with Crystal Vilkaitis and Patrick Keiser
The Five P’s of Business Success with Amy Lacey
Everything Retailers Need to Know About Hiring with Thad Price
Navigating Instagram's Latest Updates with Steph Bechard
Advice from the Retail Pros - Live Panel from EVOLVE 2024
Embracing Fun to Build Community in Retail (After the Show)
Crafting Community Through Classes with Darn Knit Anyway
EVOLVE 2024: Winning Strategies for Retail Success
The Power of Creating FOMO in Pop-Ups (After the Show)
The Secrets of Successful Pop-Up Shops with Allison Yee
Using Spontaneous Creativity in Your Marketing (After the Show)
Leveraging Facebook Live for Retail Success with Lori Foster of The Dressing Room
What We Focus on Expands (After the Show)
Growing Your Retail Store in Economic Uncertainty with Paul Erickson
Leveraging Your Creativity in Retail (After the Show)
Build a Business and Life You Love with Kareen Walsh
Why you should use affiliate marketing in your store (After the Show)
Affiliate Marketing Secrets for Independent Retailers with Wade Tonkin
Social Media Strategies to Drive More Foot Traffic with Steph Bechard
The Art of Delegating: Finding the Who, Not How, to Grow Your Business (After the Show)
The Secret to Making Money In Your Sleep with Miranda Heslip
8 Game-Changing Brand Collaboration Ideas for Your Retail Store: After the Show
Using Technology to Redefine the Customer Experience with Alex Back
Building a Retail Family Business That Lasts with Teddie Garrigan
Growing Your Retail Sales with a Bold Brand Identity with Brianna Cannon
Creating Retail Efficiencies: After the Show
Optimizing Your Retail Operations for Success with Susan Negen
Community Connection - Learning from Each Other: After the Show
Happy Birthday, Rooted in Retail: A Special Q&A Episode
What retailers can learn from Coffee Shops: After the Show
Turning Your Passion to Profit with Andrew and Claire Bowen
6 Tips for Retail Success in 2024: After the Show
7 Marketing Trends Retailers Need to Know
Finding Your Priorities and Avoiding Self-Sabotage: After the Show
Fueling Local Retail Growth: Insights from Heidi Hardman
A Deep Dive into Customer Experience with Jonathan Schulman
Going Above and Beyond for Your Customer with Jonathan Schulman
Be Memorable In a Sea of Forgettable: Ideas to Make Your Store Known for Something
Make It Your Most Profitable Year Yet with Jacqueline Snyder
Generational Shopping: Insights and Inspirations - After the Show with Crystal Vilkaitis
Multi-Generational Shopping for Customer Delight with Nicole Leinbach
Increasing E-commerce Success: After the Show with Crystal Vilkitis
E-commerce Strategies for Your Retail Store with Josh Orr
After the Show: Focusing on Customer Experiences in Your Store
How to Create a Profitable Retail Cash Flow with Kathy Cruz
Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024
Creating a Memorable Brand Story with Kelly Bennett
The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Local Online Searches
Future-Proof Your Store: From TikTok Trends, Holiday Marketing Tips and AI in Retail
Secrets to Holiday Retail Success with Santa Claus
LakeFront Property, Speed Bumps, and Other Merchandising Need To Knows with Georganne Bender
Staying True to the Authentic You with Russ Jones
Behind The Scenes Of A Dream with Kristin Lenz of White Arrows Home
It’s Time To Be Seen with Jen Gottlieb
Sustainable Sensory Awareness For Wellness This Holiday Season with Dr. Nicole Villegas
Walking Through The Fire with Patricia Norins
5 Steps to Beat Holiday Induced Stress and Burnout with Dr. Michelle Wolford
Sell More in the Holidays and Beyond with Dawn Grooters of Broken Vessel Sales
Social Media Transformation: Overcoming Fear and Resistance for Your Business with Michelle Smith
From Hobby to 6 Figures with Kelly Gunn of Part-Time Pickers
How to Get a Waitlist with Beth Rich of Mix it Up Home & Gift
Evolve Replay: “The Most Human Brand Wins” with Mark Schaefer
Retail and Family: Advice, Tips, and Smart Ideas with Jen Komaromi of Jenny K Gifts
Planning for Holiday: Strong Concepts, Storytelling, and WOW Moments
Taking the Leap to Multiple Store Locations with AdreAnne Tesene
Understanding The Mystery of Google Ads with Vi Wickam (Part 2)
Understanding SEO: More Than Generating Traffic with Vi Wickam
Branding for Success with Kaila Piepkow of Dox Design
Inventory Management and Planning with Dane Cohen of Management One
Evolve Exclusive: Generational Shopping Secrets
Podcasting, A New Avenue for Reaching Your PCG
Insider Tips to Rock Social Media with Steph Bechard of Crystal Media
All Things Retail Real Estate with Patricia Norins of Blue Butterfly
Slow and Steady Wins the Race with Jennifer Johnson of True Fashionistas
Structuring and Planning for Social Media: Find Your Face
Balance and Burnout
AI for Retailers: An Unexpected Yet Invaluable Silent Employee
Evolve or Don’t Exist; Lessons From My EVOLVE Conference
Community Creating, Market Tip, and Real Retail Examples GALORE with Amy Loewenberg of Emerald X
Find and Keep Awesome Employees with Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training
Retail Stories, Advice, and Inspiration with Matt Harris of Matt Harris Designs
Accessing More Freedom and Flexibility in Your Retail Business with Pete Mohr, Simplifying Entrepreneurship Retail Coach
BONUS EPISODE: A Young Entrepreneur Selling Pre-Owned Furniture - Edgars Cers
Leveraging Yelp with Emily Washcovick the Yelp Small Business Expert
Thriving in Retail with Ana McConnell of Pilar Boutique
BONUS EPISODE: Trading Fear for Courage with Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training
Help and Support for Independent Retailers with Patrick Keiser of Heart on Main Street
Level Up Your Customer Communication with Nick McHenry of OneShop Retail
All Things Visual: Creating a Merchandising Moment with Michelle Sherrier, The Retail Whore
Human Touch in a High Tech World, Standing Out in Retail
The Profit Lady
Social Media Made Simple
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