Rooted in Retail

By Crystal Vilkaitis

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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.


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