Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast

By Kathy Cruz

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Host, Kathy Cruz is a retail store owner and a retail business coach. She knows firsthand that running a retail business, both online and in a brick and mortar has its challenges. Kathy is passionate about teaching independent retailers how to work less, profit more and grow.

Episode Date
218. Impromptu Episode with Personal & Savvy Shopkeeper Updates
Apr 25, 2024
217. The Instagram Ratio No One Talks About + A Helpful Instagram Optimization Checklist for Store Owners
Apr 18, 2024
216. Build Your Leadership Strength with Shelli Warren of Stacking Your Team
Apr 11, 2024
215. What I Learned From The 2024 Savvy Shopkeeper Survey
Apr 04, 2024
214. How to Buy Inventory for a Retail Store: Open with Faire (NEW Program)
Mar 28, 2024
213: What’s Possible In Independent Retail
Mar 21, 2024
212. Doing It Scared with Kate Simpson of Cerulean
Mar 14, 2024
211. Six Bookkeeping Tips for Independent Retailers
Mar 07, 2024
210. A Natural Disaster Relief Program & Tips for Retailers by Heart on Main Street
Feb 29, 2024
209. Too Many Tabs Open On Your Laptop? Five Tips for Web Browser Efficiency
Feb 22, 2024
208. Five Takeaways From Attending AmericasMart As An Observer
Feb 15, 2024
207. 2024 Savvy Shopkeeper Survey + Tips for Receiving Surveying Responses From YOUR Customers
Feb 08, 2024
206. Relay Financial: A Cash Flow Tool for Independent Retailers
Feb 01, 2024
205. A Free ChatGPT Resource Guide for Retailers
Jan 25, 2024
204. Embracing Community: The Power of Choosing Local Bookshops Over Big Box and Online Retailers
Jan 18, 2024
203. Entrepreneurial TV Shows Inspiring Me Right Now
Jan 11, 2024
202. What’s Working On Social Media NOW for Retailers with Crystal Vilkaitis
Jan 04, 2024
201. How To Stop The Fear of Discounting Inventory or Hosting Clearance Events
Dec 28, 2023
Bonus Episode: A New Announcement and What's Ahead In 2024
Dec 26, 2023
200. My Personal Journey to Emotional Adulthood
Dec 21, 2023
199. Retail Business Forecasting: Will Your Retail Business be Sowing, Inching, Growing, or Exploding in 2024?
Dec 14, 2023
198. Changing Business Models: Reasons to Change (or NOT Change!) Your Retail Business Model
Dec 07, 2023
197. The Shopkeeper’s Marketplace: A Post-Black-Friday Sale Event
Nov 30, 2023
196. A Gratitude Exercise: 10 Things I'm Thankful For in 2023
Nov 23, 2023
195. Do Election Years Affect Retail Sales?
Nov 16, 2023
194. Retail Store Clearance Sales: My Best Store Sales Day Ever and Why It Worked
Nov 09, 2023
193. How to Decide If It’s Time to Start Wholesaling in Your Product-Based Business With Katie Hunt
Nov 02, 2023
192. Conduct Your Own Retail Store Website Homepage Audit
Oct 26, 2023
191. Your POS System Goes Down, Do You Have a Backup Plan?
Oct 19, 2023
190. Why You Shouldn't Pass Credit Card Fees Onto Your Customers
Oct 12, 2023
189. What Are You Doing to Prepare for Small Business Saturday Weekend?
Oct 05, 2023
188. How To Sell Using Your Window Display When Your Store is Closed: QR Code Tutorial for Brick and Mortar Stores
Sep 28, 2023
187. Five Common Questions I Hear About Joining Master Shopkeepers
Sep 21, 2023
186: The 3 S’s to Mompreneur with Ease
Sep 14, 2023
185. When Are You Ready to Open a Second Retail Store Location?
Sep 07, 2023
184: Are You Using Defeat to Win or Quit? Failing Vs. Experimenting in Business
Aug 31, 2023
183. Optimize Your Operations Group Program (Launch Day!)
Aug 24, 2023
182. Get Started With an Operations Manual Table of Contents [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Aug 17, 2023
181. Five Brick and Mortar Store Systems Every Shop Owner Should Document
Aug 10, 2023
180. Eight Benefits of a Retail Store Operations Manual
Aug 03, 2023
179. A Planner for Independent Retail Store Owners: The NEW Savvy Shopkeeper Digital Planner is Here!
Jul 27, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: The Credit Card Competition Act and How YOU can help NOW!
Jul 23, 2023
178. REPLAY: Five Things Independent Retailers Aren’t Taught About Planning
Jul 20, 2023
177. Six Reasons I Switched from Paper to Digital Notes [The 2023 Update]
Jul 13, 2023
176. A New Way to Destock Your Store!
Jul 06, 2023
175. Growing vs. Scaling a Retail Store
Jun 29, 2023
174. It’s Not Easy, But It’s So Rewarding with Alex Sanso of Island Life Artisan Gifts
Jun 22, 2023
173. Shoppable Social Media Posts: The Big Change From Meta That Retailers Should Know About
Jun 15, 2023
172. I Quoted $750/Hour and Here’s Why [Pricing Your Worth]
Jun 08, 2023
171. Protecting Your Retail Brand with Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law
Jun 01, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: 10 Things I Learned from Hosting the 2023 Savvy Shopkeeper Virtual Conference
May 30, 2023
170. Get Your Shopify Point-of-Sale Questions Answered
May 25, 2023
169. The Shocking Brick and Mortar Retail Business Metric
May 18, 2023
168. Why Is Competition GOOD In Retail?
May 11, 2023
167. How I Broke My Addiction to Checking Email
May 04, 2023
166. Business Lessons Learned From Luis, the Uber Driver
Apr 27, 2023
165. Square Versus Shopify for Brick and Mortar Stores
Apr 20, 2023
164. The Top Five Reasons Why Independent Retail Stores Fail
Apr 13, 2023
163. How to Use AI and Chat GPT for Your Retail Business
Apr 06, 2023
BONUS Episode: Tickets are now available for the 2023 Savvy Shopkeeper Virtual Conference!
Apr 05, 2023
162. What the Savvy Shopkeeper Quiz Is Teaching Me About Indie Retailers
Mar 30, 2023
161. How To Turn A Slow Season Into Profit
Mar 23, 2023
160. Surround Yourself With Big Thinkers and Action Takers
Mar 17, 2023
159. When Old Habits Lead To Burnout
Mar 09, 2023
158. My First Las Vegas Market Visit & What I Learned
Mar 02, 2023
Bonus episode: Updates + Save the Date!
Feb 23, 2023
157. Do It For You With Anne Vagasky of Peachtree Street
Feb 16, 2023
156. The Power of a Business Mastermind
Feb 09, 2023
155. Six Things Indie Retailers Should Know about Search Engine Optimization
Feb 02, 2023
154. My Personal Takeaways From AmericasMart 2023
Jan 26, 2023
153. Why Isn't (Or Is) Your Retail Store Profitable?
Jan 19, 2023
152. Working Full Time and Shopkeeping: Taking the Leap to Full-Time Entrepreneur
Jan 12, 2023
151. Ten Quick Retail Brick and Mortar Lease Tips
Jan 05, 2023
150. Set Life Goals BEFORE Business Goals in 2023
Dec 29, 2022
149. Lighten Your Mental Load By Making Data-Driven Decisions
Dec 22, 2022
148. How To Start A Brick and Mortar Business
Dec 15, 2022
147. Making Hard Decisions in Business
Dec 08, 2022
146. Eight Things Independent Retailers Can Expect in 2023
Dec 01, 2022
145. Twelve Elements of a Great Cash Wrap
Nov 24, 2022
144. Labor Pains in Independent Retail: 12 Solutions for Hiring and Retaining Employees
Nov 17, 2022
143. 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat Recap
Nov 10, 2022
142. Ten Characteristics of the Retail CEO
Nov 03, 2022
BOSS UP EPISODE: How I'm going to celebrate 200k Downloads
Oct 06, 2022
141. Poor Planning Polly (An Excerpt From The 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat!)
Sep 29, 2022
140. A Plan(ner) is a Commitment to YOU
Sep 22, 2022
139. Five Things Independent Retailers Aren't Taught About Planning
Sep 15, 2022
138. Six Reasons I Switched From Paper to Digital Notes
Sep 08, 2022
137. Find the Joy With Julie Wurr of Heart 'N Home
Sep 01, 2022
136. A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats with Brittany Taylor of Redoux Home Market
Aug 25, 2022
135. I'm Answering The Question, "Kathy, How Do You Do It All?!"
Aug 18, 2022
134. No One Can Be You, But You with Jessica Thompson of Bee Joyful Shop
Aug 11, 2022
BONUS EPISODE: The Power of Connecting IRL
Aug 08, 2022
133. 9 Tips for Marketing Your eCommerce Store
Aug 04, 2022
132. What I Learned From The 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Survey
Jul 28, 2022
131. Eight Email Marketing Roadblocks for Independent Retailers
Jul 21, 2022
130. Is The Current Economy Affecting ALL Indie Retailers?
Jul 14, 2022
129. Ten Tasks Independent Retailers Can Automate
Jul 07, 2022
128. Marketing Your Retail Business: Can We Flip The 80/20 Social Media Rule On Its Head?!
Jun 30, 2022
127. Cash Is Queen: A Free Cash Flow Masterclass For Indie Retailers
Jun 20, 2022
126. Shopkeeper Guest Interview: 7 Tips for Working with Your Spouse (And Staying Married!)
Jun 16, 2022
125. Coaching Moments: A Viral Tik Tok and Over 100 Inquiries
Jun 09, 2022
124. My 8 Favorite Business Books
Jun 02, 2022
123. This ONE Thing Creates Value in Your Retail Business
May 26, 2022
Bonus Episode: A Tough Love Pep Talk For Shopkeepers
May 19, 2022
Bonus Episode: Updates on my own store expansion and more!
May 12, 2022
122. The 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat (Ticket Sales are Open!)
May 05, 2022
121. How Retailers Can Deal with "Haters"
Apr 28, 2022
120. My Personal Thoughts on Store Growth and Expansion
Apr 21, 2022
119. Where are You on Your Shopkeeper Journey? (Take the Quiz!)
Apr 14, 2022
118. Start with Inventory Turn Before You Try Open-To-Buy
Apr 07, 2022
117. Tools of the Retail Trade
Mar 31, 2022
116. Ten Things Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Wish They Knew Before Opening
Mar 24, 2022
115. Thank you for 100K Downloads! (Giveaway and Donation Drive)
Mar 17, 2022
114. How Retailers Can Raise Prices Confidently
Mar 10, 2022
113. Nine Retail Business Funding Options
Mar 03, 2022
112. Loss Prevention: Safety Tips To Protect You, Your Team, and Your Retail Business
Feb 24, 2022
111. Slow Seasons Don’t Define Your Business
Feb 17, 2022
110. Don't Manage Time, Manage Your MIND!
Feb 10, 2022
109. Retail Sales Per Square Foot
Feb 03, 2022
108. What to Do When Aspiring Retailers Want to Learn From You and Your Retail Business
Jan 27, 2022
107. Store Layout & Merchandising Tips
Jan 20, 2022
106. REPLAY 42. Women, Stop Diminishing Yourselves
Jan 13, 2022
BONUS EPISODE: 2022 Retail CEO Challenge
Jan 09, 2022
105. REPLAY 2. How Much do I Need to Make in Sales in Order to Pay Myself? {Sales to Salary Calculator}
Jan 06, 2022
104. REPLAY 3. An Instagram Blueprint for Shopkeepers
Dec 30, 2021
103. REPLAY 80. The Dead Inventory Scale
Dec 23, 2021
102. REPLAY 85. How to Embrace the #1 Social Media Trend: Video
Dec 16, 2021
101. REPLAY Ep. 44 The Retail Profit Pie
Dec 09, 2021
100. What I’ve Learned From 100 Episodes of the Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast
Dec 02, 2021
99. Savvy Shopkeeper's Special Goal for 2022
Nov 29, 2021
98. Ten Things Retailers Can Expect in 2022
Nov 18, 2021
97. Six Reasons Why Shopkeepers Resist Delegation (and How to Embrace it Instead!)
Nov 11, 2021
96. Retail Success is Subjective
Nov 04, 2021
95. Dreaming and Risk-Taking…When is it Okay?
Oct 28, 2021
94. Everything Crashes...But Your Business Doesn't Have To
Oct 21, 2021
93. Nine Tips to Help Indie Retailers Mitigate Supply Chain Issues
Oct 14, 2021
92. Community Matters
Oct 07, 2021
BONUS: 2 Year Podcastversary!
Sep 30, 2021
91. Shopkeeper Stories with Lisa of Bridenbaker Designs
Sep 23, 2021
90. Shopkeeper Stories with Katsie of Rough Around the Etches
Sep 16, 2021
89. Shopkeeper Stories With Rachel of Rachel Alvarez Art
Sep 09, 2021
88. Shopkeeper Stories with Brittany of Kalopsia Clay
Sep 02, 2021
87. Client Wins: How One-on-One Coaching and Consulting Helps Retail Business Owners
Aug 26, 2021
86. Pushing Through a Pandemic as Retailers: How to Keep Your Spirits Up
Aug 19, 2021
85. How to Embrace the #1 Social Media Trend: Video
Aug 12, 2021
84. How to Disconnect From Shopkeeping While On Vacation
Aug 05, 2021
83. The 2021 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat
Jul 29, 2021
82. How to Hire: Resources That Retailers Need for Successful Hiring
Jul 22, 2021
81. Exit Strategy Part 1: Are You Building a Business With Value?
Jul 15, 2021
80. The Dead Inventory Scale
Jul 08, 2021
79. Are Your Personal Opinions Hurting Your Retail Business?
Jul 01, 2021
78. What is Omnichannel Retail and How to Achieve it
Jun 24, 2021
77. Yes, You Need a Bookkeeper! Here are 5 Reasons Why.
Jun 17, 2021
BONUS EPISODE: Is Master Shopkeepers for me?
Jun 14, 2021
76. Want to Sell More Handmade Wholesale Products? Stop Doing This One Thing
Jun 10, 2021
75. Shopkeeper Stories with Christy of Miss Daisy's Home and Decor
Jun 03, 2021
74. Shopkeeper Stories with Jennifer of Paper Luxe, et al
May 27, 2021
73. Shopkeeper Stories with Bren of Plantstay
May 20, 2021
BONUS EPISODE: Lots of updates and news!
May 17, 2021
72. Shopkeeper Stories with Miriam of Coco Jolie
May 13, 2021
71. Ten Tips for a Successful Retail Brand Photoshoot
May 06, 2021
70. Six Ways to Transition from Shop Owner to Retail CEO
Apr 29, 2021
69. Results from the 2021 Savvy Shopkeeper Survey
Apr 22, 2021
68. Why Growth Matters for Independent Retail Business Owners
Apr 15, 2021
67. The One Thing That Makes You Wealthier Than Profit
Apr 08, 2021
66. Six More Independent Retail Business Myths to Stop Believing (Part 2)
Apr 01, 2021
65. Stop Believing These Independent Retail Business Myths (Part 1)
Mar 25, 2021
64. My Best Tips for Decluttering Your Mind
Mar 18, 2021
63. Five Important Tips for Retail E-Commerce Success
Mar 11, 2021
62. 10 Tips for Cutting Your Retail Business Expenses
Mar 05, 2021
61. Seasons in Life and Business - Let Me Tell You About Mine!
Feb 27, 2021
60. What Made 2020 Successful For Independent Retailers
Feb 18, 2021
BONUS EPISODE: Savvy Shopkeeper, Beyond The Podcast
Feb 11, 2021
59. The Retail CEO Challenge: Metrics and Benchmarks for a Successful Retail Business
Feb 04, 2021
58. The Retail CEO Challenge: The Health of Your Business
Jan 28, 2021
57. The Retail CEO Challenge: Tracking Business Performance
Jan 21, 2021
56. The Retail CEO Challenge: Systems & Processes
Jan 14, 2021
55. Introducing The 2021 Retail CEO Challenge
Jan 07, 2021
54. What Retailers Missed & Wished For in 2020
Dec 31, 2020
53. Is Shopify Right for Your Retail Business?
Dec 24, 2020
52. 10 Intriguing Retail Trends for Small Shop Owners to Watch in 2021
Dec 17, 2020
51. Salary Goals of Micro Retail Business Owners
Dec 03, 2020
50. An Interview with Becky Tyre: Master Visual Merchandising Consultant & Host of Retail Details Podcast
Nov 26, 2020
BONUS EPISODE: How to Get Noticed on Small Business Saturday 2020
Nov 20, 2020
49. My #1 Time Management Tip: Get Unaddicted to Your Phone
Nov 19, 2020
48. Where Retailers Are Now Buying Wholesale
Nov 12, 2020
47. COVID Safety Guidelines for Retailers During the Holiday Season
Nov 05, 2020
46. Three Steps to Help You Stop Running Your Business For Other People
Oct 29, 2020
45. How to Use Instagram Reels to Promote Your Brick and Mortar Store
Oct 22, 2020
44. The Retail Profit Pie
Oct 15, 2020
43. Why Retailers Should Hire a Virtual Assistant
Oct 08, 2020
42. Women, Stop Diminishing Yourselves
Oct 01, 2020
41. Tackling Fear Before Q4: The Fear of Buying
Sep 24, 2020
40. Tackling Fear Before Q4: The Fear of Selling
Sep 17, 2020
39. Tackling Fear Before Q4: Getting Rid of Stale Inventory
Sep 12, 2020
BONUS EPISODE: Are You Playing Big? Are You Playing To Win?
Aug 14, 2020
38. Shopkeeper Stories with Kathy of Pineapple on Main
Aug 13, 2020
37. Shopkeeper Stories with April of Pink + Frillos
Aug 11, 2020
36. Shopkeeper Stories with Karen of Alluv Place
Aug 06, 2020
35. Shopkeeper Stories with Taylor of The Turquoise Top Hat
Jul 30, 2020
34. Why You Need to Know Your Shopkeeper Personality Type
Jul 23, 2020
33. My Favorite Software & Tools for Shopkeepers
Jul 16, 2020
32. Who Should Independent Retailers Hire for Social Media Management?
Jul 09, 2020
31. Financial Foundations for Brick and Mortar Store Owners
Jul 02, 2020
30. Work Less. Profit More.
Jun 25, 2020
29. Resetting Your Business Is an Opportunity
Jun 18, 2020
28. Posting About Sensitive Topics on Your Business Social Media Accounts
Jun 12, 2020
27. Let's Talk About The Mess In Our Retail Stores
Jun 04, 2020
26. Business Lessons Learned During Covid-19 Part 2
May 28, 2020
25. Business Lessons Learned During COVID-19 Part 1
May 21, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #12 - Find the silver lining!
May 07, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #11 - Protect Profit Margin or Focus on Cash Flow?
Apr 30, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #10 - Stop hiding to avoid taking action
Apr 29, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #9 - A Bull Market vs. A Bear Market
Apr 28, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #8 - Finding peace and calm during turbulent times
Apr 27, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #7 - Don't avoid finances during tough times
Apr 22, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #6 - Selling is NOT spamming
Apr 21, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #5 - Give yourself credit!
Apr 20, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #4 - Feel emotion AND do things that make you happy
Apr 19, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #3 - Disconnect from the negativity on social media!
Apr 18, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #2 - Get ready for the day!
Apr 17, 2020
Boss Up Minisode Series #1 Introduction
Apr 16, 2020
BONUS EPISODE: Applying the CARES Act to your Retail Business
Apr 02, 2020
24. You Are NOT Alone
Apr 01, 2020
23. Get Creative With Selling Online!
Mar 27, 2020
22. How Retailers Can Handle this Challenging Time {Coronavirus Episode}
Mar 18, 2020
21. Why You Should Have an Email List and How to Get Started
Mar 12, 2020
20. Why Inventory Management is so Important
Mar 05, 2020
19. What the heck is the Facebook Pixel?
Feb 27, 2020
18. My 10 Favorite Retail and Business Podcasts
Feb 20, 2020
17. The Confusion around Community Over Competition
Feb 13, 2020
16. The #1 E-Commerce Misconception
Feb 06, 2020
15. Why a Retail Loyalty Program is Valuable
Jan 30, 2020
14. Lessons Learned at Market (AmericasMart)
Jan 23, 2020
13. What Made 2019 Successful for Independent Retailers
Jan 16, 2020
BONUS EPISODE 1: My Best Tips for Your Retail Business in 2020
Dec 26, 2019
12. Social Media Ads 101
Dec 12, 2019
11. Five Marketing Mistakes Small Retail Business Owners are Making
Dec 05, 2019
10. Setting Boundaries While Maintaining or Growing A Profitable Retail Business
Nov 28, 2019
9. How well do you know your retail customer? {FREE Workbook}
Nov 14, 2019
8. Are You Ready For Retail’s Mega Holiday Weekend?
Nov 08, 2019
7. Five Fun Ways For Retailers To Get More Engagement On Social Media
Oct 31, 2019
6. Set Your Retail Business Up for Success with Taxes
Oct 24, 2019
5. How to Host or Participate In a Successful Pop-Up Shop in a Brick and Mortar Store
Oct 17, 2019
4. How Retailers Can Increase Their Average Sale
Oct 10, 2019
3. Instagram Blueprint for Shopkeepers
Sep 27, 2019
2. How Much Do I Need To Make In Annual Sales In Order To Pay Myself?
Sep 24, 2019
1. What To Expect From The Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast
Sep 09, 2019