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,...

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Episode 9: Keep Moving Forward

Season #1 Episode #9

Do you ever feel paralyzed by this idea that if it can’t be done perfectly, it’s not worth doing? That’s the lesson I’ve been learning lately, and man it’s a hard one. But here’s the reality: your business will not...
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Episode 8: Building an Ecommerce Empire

Season #1 Episode #8

Our client and friends at Ruthie Grace have seen explosive growth in their online sales over the last few years. Today we're sharing how they got started and the key strategies they used to go from struggling to...
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Episode 7: Engaging Customers with the Right Tools

Season #1 Episode #7

Today we talk with Paul Landry from Lightspeed HQ and Crossover Comics about how he's used technology and his experience in retail to grow his comics business over the last 6 years.
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Episode 6: Omnichannel Retail

Season #1 Episode #6

Taking success from your brick and mortar success to the online world can be a huge challenge. Today we talk with Jeffrey Wilky from Accumula about ways brick and mortar retailers can grow their business online.
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Episode 5: So You Want To Start A Retail Business...

Season #1 Episode #5

Thinking about starting a retail business? Retail Initiative co-founders, Dana and Josh, go into the basic considerations you should have before launching a retail business. Already in retail? This is a great episode...
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Episode 4: From Store to Software Using Data to Grow

Season #1 Episode #4

Today we talk with Allen from Springboard Retail, a cloud based POS for independent retailers. In this episode, Allen shares how Springboard’s unique journey from retailers to a software company. We go into practical...
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Episode 3: Building Your Business for the Long Term

Season #1 Episode #3

Catalena Hatters is the perfect example of what it looks like to build a healthy retail business to last a lifetime, and more. They have grown into one of the top names in the custom hat industry, shipping world-wide....
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Episode 2: Growing Your Brick and Mortar Business Online

Season #1 Episode #2

It's a common mistake to think that your online business has to either hurt your brick and mortar business or force you to an audience you didn't intend to reach. We talk through ways to use your website to grow...
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Episode 1: Creating an In-Store Retail Experience

Season #1 Episode #1

Coterie Boutique is a shopping destination. Beyond their unique story, we get to dive into how they've created a unique shopping experience for their customers. Beyond friendly conversation and a helpful team, they've...
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