Sep 2, 2024
With host retail coach Wendy Batten
https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/
Looking for a retail survival guide for the Holidays?
I’ve got you! My Holiday
Success Bootcamp is truly all you need to rock the 4th quarter
in your retail business. And the best news is you can purchase it
as a stand-alone masterclass this year! Don’t wing it this holiday
season! Grab
it here!
The Holiday Success Bootcamp got a glow-up in 2024! In
addition to the 5 masterclass sessions, the program also
includes:
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A list of curated ideas (that we
know work!) for promotional events for every holiday/celebration
from October through January -
6 editable email templates every
retailer should send between Black Friday and New Year’s Day -
Holiday gift certificate
templates -
Social media prompts and editable
Q4 Canva graphics that make scheduling posts for the holidays
EASY -
…and so much more!
In This Episode:
Happy September! Did you know September is Self-Care
Awareness Month? Well, it is – so let’s talk about it. As I’m sure
you know by now, running a retail business is rewarding, but it can
also be overwhelming. This episode of the Creative Shop Talk
Podcast focuses on self-care for retail shop owners.
As retail shop owners, we must remember that self-care
isn’t selfish at all.
It’s SO important to avoid burnout in your retail
business. So let’s talk about being the CEO of your life, not just
your business.
Some points discussed in this episode:
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Your life needs you: I chat about
checking in on different areas of your life and why you need to
prioritize them. -
Health and Energy: Focus on your
health by optimizing sleep, movement, and nutrition. Small
improvements in these areas lead to greater energy, which fuels
your business. -
Mental Health: Be mindful of
stress and anxiety. Recognize the signs of overworking, and take
steps to relax, such as reducing screen time and practicing
mindfulness. -
Set Boundaries: Learn to say “no”
to things that drain your energy and be clear about your goals.
When you are planned out and clear about your priorities, it’s
easier to manage the day-to-day. -
People: Surround yourself with
people who lift you up. Be intentional about being in the room with
people who have a solution mindset, not a complaint mindset, those
who give you energy, not take it. -
Hobbies and Joy: Rediscover
hobbies and activities that make you happy. (Yes, you need to make
time for fun and joy). This doesn’t just benefit you—it helps
everyone around you.
“Pay attention to the tension. We unintentionally
ignore some areas of our lives unless we’re being intentional. So,
what do you need to feel alive and thrive?” – Wendy Batten
When you take care of yourself, you can show up
stronger for your business and your loved ones. So tell me: what
does self-care look like for you? What are your best tips?
And remember: running a retail business doesn’t have
to be so hard – and you don’t have to do it alone! The Inner
Circle is always open and full of like-minded retailers who’ve
been where you are. And the masterclasses will have you thinking
about your business in ways you haven’t before. See you
inside!
“The world belongs to the energetic.” – Ralph Waldo
Emerson
Ready to Level Up? Join The Retailer’s Inner
Circle.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Retailer’s
Inner Circle. You’ll have access to countless Masterclasses
including Foot
Traffic Made Simple, Shop Standards, Money Matters, and so many
others. Plus, you’ll have access to a private Facebook group where
members can ask questions or share advice and their experiences of
running a retail shop. And Q4 is coming! We’ve got your back. You
don’t have to do retail alone!
Related podcasts we think you’ll like:
Episode
106: Multi-Passionate Jo Packham and the Creative Business
Journey
Episode
185: Avoid Burnout with Guest Expert Dr. Ashley Margeson
About your host, Wendy Batten
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Wendy, a small
business coach and founder of the
Retailer’s Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop
owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more
profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail
business.
Through online classes, business coaching programs,
speaking, and a top-ranked podcast,
I’ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their
dreams and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My
signature private coaching community, The
Retailer’s Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world
build their retail business skill sets and confidence.
I am proud to have been featured in several major
publications, including my own business column in What Women Create
magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked
podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for
several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate
about the success of independent retailers.
When I’m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing
and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in
the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about
our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up
to in our coastal village. I’d love to invite you to check out one
of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/
For more support from Wendy
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Inner Circle – Join Wendy inside the best retailer’s
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of Wendy’s programs and services for shop owners can be found
HERE.
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