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\u00a0<\/strong>With host retail coach Wendy Batten<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/174-2\/<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As independent shop owners, we are always looking for Before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that we Sign up here.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5 Ways to Network in Your Community<\/p>\n 1. Get social on social media: In addition to 2. Get involved in your community: Getting involved 3. Host a community event or service: Host an event 4. Set up collaborations: Think about your customers \u201c[A mindset of] Collaboration over competition can 5. Introduce yourself to people in your community: Related podcasts we think you\u2019ll like: \u00a0<\/p>\n Episode 173: Episode Episode Episode Episode \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n About your host, Wendy Batten<\/p>\n In case we haven\u2019t met yet, I\u2019m Wendy, a small Through online classes, business coaching programs, I am proud to have been featured in several major When I\u2019m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For more support from Wendy<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Retailer\u2019s \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Wendy\u2019s FREE Resources \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Hang out and connect \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n All of Wendy\u2019s programs and services for shop owners Subscribe & Review in iTunes<\/p>\n Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you\u2019re not, I\u2019d If you
\nways to improve our shop\u2019s visibility within our communities. We
\nwant our shops to be better known by the people who live and work
\nwhere we do, right? If that sounds like you, listen up. Today\u2019s
\npodcast is all about your Attract Strategy through networking; or,
\nin other words; getting you out of the door to get people in your
\ndoor.<\/p>\n
\nhave a new Sales Accelerator Course starting in October.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nnurturing the clients you already have who follow you on social
\nmedia, take a few minutes every day to comment, share, like, etc.
\non the posts of other businesses\/groups where your ideal customers
\nare hanging out. Check out who is watching your stories and who is
\nfollowing you and reach out to thank them or like some of their
\nposts.<\/p>\n
\ncan mean joining the Chamber of Commerce, shopping around and
\nsupporting the other local businesses, joining a club or group,
\netc.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nthat doesn\u2019t have anything to do with your shop but supports your
\ncommunity. Examples from my clients are pet adoptions, paper
\nshredding events, flea markets, book clubs, outside group meetings,
\netc.<\/p>\n
\nand what collaborations you can offer them to make their lives
\neasier. What goods or services are complimentary to your products?
\nCollaborate with other local businesses to offer
\nworkshops\/events\/products that your customers will love.<\/p>\n
\nwork miracles for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nRetailers need to get out. Drop by some businesses in your
\ncommunity and introduce yourself without expectations. If it\u2019s
\ndoable, offer a gift certificate or small gift as well. Having
\npeople know and recognize you and your business is incredibly
\nvaluable.<\/p>\n
\nFind the Right Customer for Your Shop<\/p>\n
\n166: Simple Sales Strategy Series: Return Customer Rate<\/p>\n
\n165: Simple Sales Strategy Series: Increasing Your Average
\nOrder Value<\/p>\n
\n164: Simple Sales Strategy Series: Foot Traffic and
\nConversion<\/p>\n
\n163: Simple Sales Strategy Series: Where to Start<\/p>\n
\nbusiness coach and founder of the
\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop
\nowners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more
\nprofits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail
\nbusiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nspeaking, and a top-ranked podcast,
\nI\u2019ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their
\ndream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My
\nsignature private coaching community, The
\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world
\nbuild their retail business skill sets and confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\npublications, including my own business column in What Women Create
\nmagazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked
\npodcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for
\nseveral brands, associations, and communities that are passionate
\nabout the success of independent retailers.<\/p>\n
\nand renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in
\nthe UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about
\nour travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up
\nto in our coastal village. I\u2019d love to invite you to check out one
\nof my free resources for real retailers at https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/free-resources\/\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nInner Circle – Join Wendy inside the best retailer\u2019s
\ncommunity<\/p>\n
\nfor shop owners\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nwith Wendy on IG\u00a0<\/p>\n
\ncan be found HERE.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nlove you to consider it. Subscribing means you won\u2019t miss an
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\nread.
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\n\u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what your favorite part of the
\npodcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n