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

A New Decade: A Look Back

Season #1 Episode #1

With all the good this last decade brought, I’ve also had my share of difficulties and learned lessons. I'm sharing a few of those in hopes that if you’re facing any of the same problems, you might find some...
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The "Aha" Moment of Ecommerce Growth

Season #1 Episode #32

The answer to Ecommerce growth isn't always found in big tasks and complicated solutions. It really is in the simple things: traffic, conversion, and retention.
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4 Ways to Increase December Sales

Season #1 Episode #31

The holiday season is the prime time in the retail world. We're sharing 4 things that we’ve seen successful retailers do to increase holiday revenue.
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3 Tips of Increasing Online Sales

Season #1 Episode #30

We have conversations like this all the time with retailers finally making the leap to go online. There’s a lot of excitement and everyone talks like eCommerce is the sure-fire way to stay relevant in retail but for...
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One Of My Biggest Mistakes

Season #1 Episode #29

Do you often feel like you have so many new ideas that the things you already do really well get lost in the mix? In this episode, Josh discusses one of the biggest turning points in his business, and how to shift...
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Building A Team with Tara Austin, Founder of Ruthie Grace

Season #1 Episode #28

Today we sit down with Tara Austin from Ruthie Grace Boutique and talk about how to grow a solid team and organizational structure as your business grows.
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What Are You Waiting On?

Season #1 Episode #27

In this episode, Josh shares his answers to some recent questions about speaking to your perfect customer and prioritizing "done over perfect."
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What's Your One Thing?

Season #1 Episode #26

When you really know your customer, you begin to understand their pain points. But many times in an attempt to solve all of their problems, we lose sight of who we are as a business and confuse the very person we're...
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When Things Get Hard...

Season #1 Episode #25

When your business is going through rough waters, what can help you persevere and come out on the other side stronger? Josh shares his experience during low seasons and how to overcome defeat.
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Should Brick and Mortar Retail Go Online?

Season #1 Episode #24

There's this debate in the retail consulting industry about eCommerce, specifically for brick and mortar retailers. Is it a good idea for you to go online? I'm sharing my thoughts on this topic and why I think...
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The Critics...

Season #1 Episode #23

It’s way easier to criticize and point out where someone could do better than it is to actually do it. How do you deal with criticism in business and how do you work to encourage both yourself and others before you...
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The Time I Fired A Customer...

Season #1 Episode #22

Who do I want to serve, and who do I not? In this episode I'm sharing my experience with firing my first client and why it's important to identify your perfect customer.
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