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Running a store can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be lonely! Rooted in Retail is a show dedicated to helping independent retailers thrive in today's ever-evolving retail landscape. This show is made for Main Street retailers like gift shops, jewelers, pet stores, boutiques, florists, home decor and furnitures stores, hardware stores, toy stores, craft, quilting and sewing shops; tea and coffee shops, specialty retailers and more. Join your host Crystal Vilkaitis weekly, as she explores topics that are vital to the success of your store. From marketing to mindset, money to merchandising, sales to leadership, she'll cover it all. Each episode features interviews with industry experts and accomplished retailers who share their real-life insights and actionable advice. Get ready for a great conversation on how to build your dream business with Rooted in Retail. This show is produced by Crystal Media, a company that helps indie retailers shine online through social media. Visit www.rootedinretail.com to learn more.
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EVOLVE 2024: Winning Strategies for Retail Success
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May 19, 2024 |
The Power of Creating FOMO in Pop-Ups
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May 15, 2024 |
The Secrets of Successful Pop-Up Shops with Allison Yee
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May 12, 2024 |
Using Spontaneous Creativity in Your Marketing (After the Show)
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May 08, 2024 |
Leveraging Facebook Live for Retail Success with Lori Foster of The Dressing Room
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May 05, 2024 |
What We Focus on Expands (After the Show)
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May 01, 2024 |
Growing Your Retail Store in Economic Uncertainty with Paul Erickson
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Apr 28, 2024 |
Leveraging Your Creativity in Retail (After the Show)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
Build a Business and Life You Love with Kareen Walsh
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Apr 21, 2024 |
Why you should use affiliate marketing in your store (After the Show)
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Apr 17, 2024 |
Affiliate Marketing Secrets for Independent Retailers with Wade Tonkin
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Apr 14, 2024 |
Social Media Strategies to Drive More Foot Traffic with Steph Bechard
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Apr 07, 2024 |
The Art of Delegating: Finding the Who, Not How, to Grow Your Business (After the Show)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
The Secret to Making Money In Your Sleep with Miranda Heslip
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Mar 31, 2024 |
8 Game-Changing Brand Collaboration Ideas for Your Retail Store: After the Show
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Mar 28, 2024 |
Using Technology to Redefine the Customer Experience with Alex Back
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Mar 24, 2024 |
Building a Retail Family Business That Lasts with Teddie Garrigan
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Mar 20, 2024 |
Growing Your Retail Sales with a Bold Brand Identity with Brianna Cannon
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Mar 17, 2024 |
Creating Retail Efficiencies: After the Show
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Mar 15, 2024 |
Optimizing Your Retail Operations for Success with Susan Negen
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Mar 10, 2024 |
Community Connection - Learning from Each Other: After the Show
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Mar 08, 2024 |
Happy Birthday, Rooted in Retail: A Special Q&A Episode
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Mar 03, 2024 |
What retailers can learn from Coffee Shops: After the Show
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Feb 29, 2024 |
Turning Your Passion to Profit with Andrew and Claire Bowen
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Feb 25, 2024 |
6 Tips for Retail Success in 2024: After the Show
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Feb 22, 2024 |
7 Marketing Trends Retailers Need to Know in 2024
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Feb 18, 2024 |
Finding Your Priorities and Avoiding Self-Sabotage: After the Show
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Feb 15, 2024 |
Fueling Local Retail Growth: Insights from Heidi Hardman
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Feb 11, 2024 |
A Deep Dive into Customer Experience with Jonathan Schulman
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Feb 07, 2024 |
Going Above and Beyond for Your Customer with Jonathan Schulman
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Feb 04, 2024 |
Be Memorable In a Sea of Forgettable: Ideas to Make Your Store Known for Something
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Feb 01, 2024 |
Make It Your Most Profitable Year Yet with Jacqueline Snyder
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Jan 28, 2024 |
Generational Shopping: Insights and Inspirations - After the Show with Crystal Vilkaitis
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Jan 26, 2024 |
Multi-Generational Shopping for Customer Delight with Nicole Leinbach
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Jan 21, 2024 |
Increasing E-commerce Success: After the Show with Crystal Vilkitis
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Jan 18, 2024 |
E-commerce Strategies for Your Retail Store with Josh Orr
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Jan 14, 2024 |
After the Show: Focusing on Customer Experiences in Your Store
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Jan 11, 2024 |
How to Create a Profitable Retail Cash Flow with Kathy Cruz
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Jan 07, 2024 |
Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024
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Dec 24, 2023 |
Creating a Memorable Brand Story with Kelly Bennett
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Dec 17, 2023 |
The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Local Online Searches
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Dec 13, 2023 |
Future-Proof Your Store: From TikTok Trends, Holiday Marketing Tips and AI in Retail
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Dec 10, 2023 |
Secrets to Holiday Retail Success with Santa Claus
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Dec 03, 2023 |
LakeFront Property, Speed Bumps, and Other Merchandising Need To Knows with Georganne Bender
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Nov 26, 2023 |
Staying True to the Authentic You with Russ Jones
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Nov 19, 2023 |
Behind The Scenes Of A Dream with Kristin Lenz of White Arrows Home
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Nov 12, 2023 |
It’s Time To Be Seen with Jen Gottlieb
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Nov 05, 2023 |
Sustainable Sensory Awareness For Wellness This Holiday Season with Dr. Nicole Villegas
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Oct 29, 2023 |
Walking Through The Fire with Patricia Norins
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Oct 22, 2023 |
5 Steps to Beat Holiday Induced Stress and Burnout with Dr. Michelle Wolford
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Oct 15, 2023 |
Sell More in the Holidays and Beyond with Dawn Grooters of Broken Vessel Sales
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Oct 08, 2023 |
Social Media Transformation: Overcoming Fear and Resistance for Your Business with Michelle Smith
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Oct 01, 2023 |
From Hobby to 6 Figures with Kelly Gunn of Part-Time Pickers
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Sep 24, 2023 |
How to Get a Waitlist with Beth Rich of Mix it Up Home & Gift
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Sep 17, 2023 |
Evolve Replay: “The Most Human Brand Wins” with Mark Schaefer
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Sep 10, 2023 |
Retail and Family: Advice, Tips, and Smart Ideas with Jen Komaromi of Jenny K Gifts
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Sep 03, 2023 |
Planning for Holiday: Strong Concepts, Storytelling, and WOW Moments
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Aug 27, 2023 |
Taking the Leap to Multiple Store Locations with AdreAnne Tesene
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Aug 20, 2023 |
Understanding The Mystery of Google Ads with Vi Wickam (Part 2)
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Aug 13, 2023 |
Understanding SEO: More Than Generating Traffic with Vi Wickam
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Aug 06, 2023 |
Branding for Success with Kaila Piepkow of Dox Design
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Jul 30, 2023 |
Inventory Management and Planning with Dane Cohen of Management One
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Jul 23, 2023 |
Evolve Exclusive: Generational Shopping Secrets
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Jul 16, 2023 |
Podcasting, A New Avenue for Reaching Your PCG
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Jul 09, 2023 |
Insider Tips to Rock Social Media with Steph Bechard of Crystal Media
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Jul 02, 2023 |
All Things Retail Real Estate with Patricia Norins of Blue Butterfly
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Jun 25, 2023 |
Slow and Steady Wins the Race with Jennifer Johnson of True Fashionistas
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Jun 18, 2023 |
Structuring and Planning for Social Media: Find Your Face
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Jun 11, 2023 |
Balance and Burnout
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Jun 04, 2023 |
AI for Retailers: An Unexpected Yet Invaluable Silent Employee
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May 28, 2023 |
Evolve or Don’t Exist; Lessons From My EVOLVE Conference
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May 21, 2023 |
Community Creating, Market Tip, and Real Retail Examples GALORE with Amy Loewenberg of Emerald X
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May 14, 2023 |
Find and Keep Awesome Employees with Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training
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May 07, 2023 |
Retail Stories, Advice, and Inspiration with Matt Harris of Matt Harris Designs
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Apr 30, 2023 |
Accessing More Freedom and Flexibility in Your Retail Business with Pete Mohr, Simplifying Entrepreneurship Retail Coach
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Apr 23, 2023 |
BONUS EPISODE: A Young Entrepreneur Selling Pre-Owned Furniture - Edgars Cers
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Apr 20, 2023 |
Leveraging Yelp with Emily Washcovick the Yelp Small Business Expert
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Apr 16, 2023 |
Thriving in Retail with Ana McConnell of Pilar Boutique
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Apr 09, 2023 |
BONUS EPISODE: Trading Fear for Courage with Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training
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Apr 06, 2023 |
Help and Support for Independent Retailers with Patrick Keiser of Heart on Main Street
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Apr 02, 2023 |
Level Up Your Customer Communication with Nick McHenry of OneShop Retail
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Mar 26, 2023 |
All Things Visual: Creating a Merchandising Moment with Michelle Sherrier, The Retail Whore
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Mar 19, 2023 |
Human Touch in a High Tech World, Standing Out in Retail
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Mar 12, 2023 |
Social Media Made Simple
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Mar 05, 2023 |
The Profit Lady
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Mar 05, 2023 |
Rooted In Retail is COMING SOON!
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Feb 26, 2023 |