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

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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Mastering Money Mindset for Retail Growth with Christyne Gray | Retail Initiative

Season #5

In this episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, host Josh Orr sits down with Christyne Gray, founder of She Profits Now, to explore the intersection of financial strategy and retail growth. Christyne shares her...
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Navigating the Future of Retail with Sara Burks | Retail Initiative

Season #5

In this insightful episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, Josh Orr sits down with Sara Burks from The Boutique Hub to discuss the ever-changing retail landscape and how independent retailers can thrive amidst...
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Lessons in Retail: Building West of 55 with Jordan Dottley | Retail Initiative

Season #5

Jordan Dottley, owner of West of 55, shares her journey of transforming a childhood dream into a thriving retail brand with two locations in Mississippi and a growing online presence. From unexpected challenges like...
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Winning in Retail: Goal setting for 2025 | Retail Initiative

Season #5

As the retail world faces a dynamic landscape, now is the time to reflect, reset, and strategize for a thriving future. In this special solo episode of the Retail Initiative Podcast, host Josh Orr shares his key...
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