{"id":14358,"date":"2024-12-06T19:37:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/building-community-of-beautiful-spaces-with-lisa-wrixon\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T19:37:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:37:06","slug":"building-community-of-beautiful-spaces-with-lisa-wrixon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/building-community-of-beautiful-spaces-with-lisa-wrixon\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Community Of Beautiful Spaces with Lisa Wrixon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/online-workshops-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png\" alt=\"Retail Online Training\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png 729w, https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"date\">Dec 2, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>With host retail coach Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/podcast-intro\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In This Episode:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What would happen if you built a business centered<br \/>\nentirely around what you love and what you believe your community<br \/>\nis currently missing? We\u2019re about to find out!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In this truly inspiring episode of the Creative Shop<br \/>\nTalk Podcast, I\u2019m sitting down with Lisa Wrixon, the visionary and<br \/>\nCEO behind thestylewell<br \/>\nand Lewellyn, two<br \/>\nboutique shops in North Vancouver. From her roots in art history to<br \/>\nleading retail operations for major brands, Lisa\u2019s journey is a<br \/>\nmasterclass in turning passion into purpose. Discover how she built<br \/>\na thriving business centered on beautiful design, community<br \/>\nengagement, and a curated customer experience\u2014all while staying<br \/>\ntrue to her values and vision. If you\u2019re an independent retailer<br \/>\nlooking for actionable insights and motivation, this episode is for<br \/>\nyou!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode Highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We dig into Lisa\u2019s Background:<br \/>\nFrom studying art history to managing merchandising and retail<br \/>\noperations for top brands like The Body Shop and Indaba<br \/>\nTrading.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">thestylewell Origin Story: A dream<br \/>\nsparked by a love for beautiful, curated spaces, culminating in a<br \/>\nthriving home decor business in North Vancouver.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Running Two Shops: Lisa owns<br \/>\nthestylewell, focusing on home decor, and Lewellyn, a sister shop<br \/>\nfor fashion and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Building Community: The importance<br \/>\nof hosting workshops, events, and pop-ups to engage with the local<br \/>\ndesign and retail community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Curating Success: Balancing<br \/>\nsimplicity, aesthetics, and strong operational practices to create<br \/>\na loyal customer base.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Biggest Lessons: The value of<br \/>\nstaying true to your brand while taking calculated risks to<br \/>\ngrow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Takeaways for Retailers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Invest in your community and<br \/>\nprioritize relationships over transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Curate your offerings with a<br \/>\nstrong focus on aesthetics and what resonates with your ideal<br \/>\ncustomers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Don&#8217;t overcomplicate<br \/>\noperations\u2014simplicity and clarity can fuel success.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Collaborate and share knowledge<br \/>\ngenerously to foster growth in your industry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lisa is an active member of the Retailer\u2019s<br \/>\nInner Circle program. Join smart retailers like Lisa inside<br \/>\nthis program this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I opened a shop for me because I couldn\u2019t find what I<br \/>\nwanted. Now, I create the need for others.&#8221; -Lisa Wrixon<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Related podcasts we think you\u2019ll like:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n237: Retailer Success Series: Cindy\u2019s Journey to Building a<br \/>\nThriving Bead Store<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n217: Best of Retailer Success Series: Simplifying Your Retail<br \/>\nBusiness with Louise McManus<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Episode<br \/>\n179: Retailer Success Series: Jess Gebauer, on Using Unique<br \/>\nMarketing and Sales Strategies<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">About Lisa and thestylewell<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">thestylewell is curated and owned by Lisa Wrixon, an<br \/>\ninnovative and dynamic creative professional who relishes in<br \/>\ninspiring, delighting and engaging customers. As a lover of all<br \/>\nthings beautiful, Lisa has years of experience as a residential<br \/>\nInterior Designer, wholesale home d\u00e9cor brand strategist and<br \/>\nManager of Retail Operations for leading Canadian Retailers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But it is her love of all things pretty, that are<br \/>\ncreated with care, and her vision of creating meaningful moments in<br \/>\npeople\u2019s homes that has driven her to open thestylewell.<br \/>\nthestylewell aims to provide beautiful decorative pieces, hand<br \/>\nselected by Lisa with the intent to enhance a living space, be<br \/>\nadmired and desired, shared or possessed for oneself.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Follow along with Lisa, thestylewell and Lewellyn<br \/>\n:\u00a0 thestylewell<br \/>\nWebsite | Lewellyn<br \/>\nWebsite | thestylewell Instagram<br \/>\n| Lewellyn<br \/>\nInstagram<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">About your host, Wendy Batten<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In case we haven\u2019t met yet, I\u2019m Wendy, a small<br \/>\nbusiness coach and founder of the<br \/>\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop<br \/>\nowners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more<br \/>\nprofits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail<br \/>\nbusiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Through online classes, business coaching programs,<br \/>\nspeaking, and a top-ranked podcast,<br \/>\nI\u2019ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their<br \/>\ndreams and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My<br \/>\nsignature private coaching community, The<br \/>\nRetailer\u2019s Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world<br \/>\nbuild their retail business skill sets and confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">I am proud to have been featured in several major<br \/>\npublications, including my own business column in What Women Create<br \/>\nmagazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked<br \/>\npodcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for<br \/>\nseveral brands, associations, and communities that are passionate<br \/>\nabout the success of independent retailers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When I\u2019m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing<br \/>\nand renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in<br \/>\nthe UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about<br \/>\nour travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up<br \/>\nto in our coastal village. I\u2019d love to invite you to check out one<br \/>\nof my free resources for real retailers at https:\/\/wendybatten.com\/free-resources\/\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more support from Wendy<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Retailer\u2019s<br \/>\nInner Circle &#8211; Join Wendy inside the best retailer\u2019s<br \/>\ncommunity<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Free<br \/>\nresources for shop owners\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hang out and connect<br \/>\nwith Wendy on IG\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All<br \/>\nof Wendy\u2019s programs and services for shop owners can be found<br \/>\nHERE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Subscribe &amp; Review on<br \/>\niTunes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Are<br \/>\nyou subscribed to my podcast? If you\u2019re not, I\u2019d love you to<br \/>\nconsider it. Subscribing means you won\u2019t miss an episode!<\/p>\n<p>Click here to subscribe to iTunes!<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"docs-internal-guid-ee1ed961-7fff-8d1e-4812-efd6bbe92c85\">If you want to be more of<br \/>\na rockstar, I\u2019d love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes<br \/>\nas well.\u00a0 Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast<br \/>\nand they\u2019re also fun for me to go in and read.<br \/>\nJust click here to review, select<br \/>\n\u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what<br \/>\nyour favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! 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