Retail Initiative

Retail Initiative

Hosted by: Josh Orr

The podcast for independent retailers. This is where retailers serious about serving their customers in-store or online come to grow; where education meets inspiration. Hear from thriving retailers, service providers,...

Episodes

Your Next Million - The Brick and Mortar Guide to Online Growth - Part 2

Season #4

Is your website NOT converting or just doesn’t feel like your brand? This Retail Initiative Podcast episode is for you. This is Part 2 of the ‘Your Next Million’ series—a step-by-step guide for brick-and-mortar...
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Your Next Million - The Brick and Mortar Guide to Online Growth - Part 1

Season #4

If you’re a brick-and-mortar retailer serious about growing online—this is where you start. This Retail Initiative Podcast episode kicks off a powerful new series called “Your Next Million”—a practical, step-by-step...
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WTF Is Happening in Retail in 2025 (And My Plan for You to THRIVE)

Season #4

If you're feeling the retail pressure in 2025, you're not alone. In this episode, Josh breaks down what’s really going on in the retail industry—yes, store closures are up and foot traffic is down—but he’s not here to...
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How Brooke Leno Scaled Out of Town Clothing & Mastered the CEO Mindset

Season #4

What does it take to build a thriving retail brand while staying true to your vision? In this episode, Josh sits down with Brooke Leno, founder of Out of Town Clothing, to talk about the lessons she learned from...
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The 5 Things Successful Retailers Have In Common

Season #4

What do the most successful retailers really have in common? After working with hundreds of brands, Josh has identified the five key traits that separate high-performing retailers from the rest. In this episode, Josh...
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How Tara Austin Grew Ruthie Grace into a Retail Powerhouse (And What She’d Do If She Had to Start Over)

Season #4

Retail has changed—so how do you stay ahead? In this episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, Josh sits down with Tara Austin, the founder of Ruthie Grace, to unpack the shifts in consumer behavior, social media, and...
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How Meredith Jurica Built (and Re-Built) a 7-Figure Brand

Season #5

How does someone go from making products by hand to selling over a million units? In this episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, Josh sits down with Meredith Jurica, founder of Makeup Junkie Bags, to dive into her...
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How Tucker Brown Transformed a 40-Year-Old Family Business into a Modern Retail Brand

Season #5

What happens when a legacy retail business makes the bold move to evolve? In this episode of The Retail Initiative Podcast, Josh Orr sits down with Mamie Brown from Tucker Brown to talk about her journey in...
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From Poshmark Side Hustle to Thriving Retail Brand | Retail Initiative

Season #4

What happens when a side hustle turns into something much bigger? In this episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, Josh sits down with the founders of Infinity Raine to talk about their unexpected journey from...
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Knowing When (and How) to Pivot in Your Business

Season #4

Is your business evolving in the way you envisioned? Pivoting in business isn’t just about making quick adjustments—it’s about understanding when and how to make strategic changes that align with your long-term goals....
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From Jewelry Maker to Retail Visionary: Morgan's Rich Hippie Journey

Season #4

In this inspiring episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, Josh sits down with Morgan Freiburger, the founder of Rich Hippie, to unpack her journey from making jewelry to building a thriving retail brand. Morgan...
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Reinventing Retail: Heather Orscheln on Evolving, Scaling, and Staying Authentic

Season #4

Title:Reinventing Retail: Heather Orscheln on Evolving, Scaling, and Staying Authentic Description:In this episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, host Josh Orr sits down with Heather Orscheln of Revel Boutique to...
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