Your Store Is Not A Museum

Your Store Is Not A Museum

Let’s be real, old merchandise just sitting on your shelves isn’t doing you any favors. It’s not an artifact to be admired; it’s taking up space, tying up cash, and making your store look stale. And no amount of fluffing, shifting, or rearranging is going to magically make it fresh again.

You’re More Successful Than You Think

You’re More Successful Than You Think

Too many retail entrepreneurs focus on what’s not done instead of how much they’ve already achieved! In the book The Gap and The Gain, Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy remind us that success is best measured backward, not by what’s left to do, but by how far you’ve come.

Let’s Talk Tariffs & Retail

Let’s Talk Tariffs & Retail

There’s been a lot of buzz—and concern—about tariffs in our WhizBang! Retailers Facebook Group lately. In this episode of Real Retail TV, I break down the ‘3 P’s’ to help you manage your mindset and take proactive steps to stay ahead.

Getting Your Retail Team To Take Action

Getting Your Retail Team To Take Action

Are you frustrated trying to get your employees to follow through on what you need them to do? Understanding why this happens is the first step toward leading your team in the right direction. When you equip your staff with the right tools and guidance, you’re already halfway to success.

The Truth About Employee Loyalty In Retail

The Truth About Employee Loyalty In Retail

Just like customer loyalty, employee loyalty must be earned. To keep great people, you need to make your employees feel valued, included, and part of something bigger. In today’s fluid labor market, the best retailers see this as a chance to step up their recruiting game and build a deep bench of talent.

Make Sales Stats Your Best Friend

Make Sales Stats Your Best Friend

Do you really know what’s happening on your sales floor? Sure, you can watch your team in action and get a feel for who’s engaging with customers, but until you dive into your sales statistics, you’re just guessing. And let’s be real, it’s tough to make meaningful improvements based on a guess. By tracking these 4 key sales stats, you’ll uncover who’s excelling at add-ons, who’s growing their skills, and who’s truly sales-driven.

Rally Your Team – Ask, Discuss, Decide

Rally Your Team – Ask, Discuss, Decide

“If they help plan the fight, they won’t fight the plan.” Using the A.D.D. (Ask, Discuss, Decide) method is a game-changer for rallying your team and unlocking their unique genius. When you involve your team in planning, you get fresh ideas and support for new initiatives in your store.