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May 1, 2023<\/p>\n
\u00a0Notes:<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s episode is all about the importance of
\nprioritizing our energy, space, and mindset to achieve sustainable
\nretail growth. It\u2019s a \u201csister show\u201d and a continuation from episode
\n154 with my guest, retailer Christie Carter-Tokairin. (Go have a
\nlisten here).<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s set the boundaries we need to keep life in our
\nlifestyle businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key points I dig into in this episode:<\/p>\n
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Rest is essential – it\u2019s NOT a
\nreward.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Excellent leadership requires
\nboundaries and systems to protect ourselves from burnout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Setting \u201cyellow lines\u201d or
\nboundaries is vital for protecting ourselves and our business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
The golden egg analogy reminds us
\nthat taking care of ourselves is crucial for the success of our
\nbusiness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you struggle with boundary setting, start with
\nthese habits:<\/p>\n- \n
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Communicate effectively with your
\nstaff and family about the boundaries you are setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Establish and stick to a schedule.
\nSet your working hours and ensure your family and staff know these
\nhours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Delegate tasks to your staff and
\ndon\u2019t micromanage them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Unplug from your work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Schedule days off and vacations –
\nrest is not a reward, it is essential!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n - \n
Utilize systems\/tools that can
\nhelp: binders at the counter to communicate with staff, auto
\nresponders on email, clear voicemail messages etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThank you for listening to Creative Shop Talk.
\nRemember to prioritize your energy, space, and mindset, and set
\nboundaries to achieve sustainable business growth. Join me next
\ntime for more insights into the world of creative
\nentrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are the golden egg. You are the biggest asset [of
\nyour business]. If you don’t take care of yourself, your business
\nwill fall apart.\u201d – Wendy Batten<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
This week\u2019s episode is sponsored by: H+H Americas<\/p>\n
Join me at the h+h americas trade show if you are in
\nthe creative or craft business.\u00a0 Here are the details:<\/p>\nh+h americas trade show<\/p>\n
Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in
\nRosemont<\/p>\nChicago, IL<\/p>\n
Dates: June 21-23, 2023 (Masterclasses start on June
\n20)<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.hh-americas.com\/,
\ntickets here:\u00a0<\/p>\nTickets
\non sale: March 15, 2023, use promo code CST23 to get free
\naccess to the exhibit floor<\/p>\nOther episodes you may enjoy\u2026<\/p>\n
Episode
\n154: Retail Success Series: Christie Carter-Tokairin 10 Years
\nIn\u00a0<\/p>\nEpisode
\n122: Retail Success Series: CEO Mindset and Community with
\nSylvia Davis from Louisville Mercantile<\/p>\nEpisode
\n33: The CEO Date: A Non-Negotiable Habit is Key to Creative CEO
\nSuccess<\/p>\nEpisode
\n70: Encore Series: You\u2019re Not Just a Shopkeeper, You\u2019re a
\nCreative CEO<\/p>\nAbout your host, Wendy Batten<\/p>\n
In case we haven\u2019t met yet, I\u2019m Wendy, a small
\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>\nThrough online classes, business coaching programs,
\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>\nI am proud to have been featured in several major
\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>\nWhen I\u2019m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing
\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\u00a0<\/p>\n
For more support from Wendy<\/p>\n
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Retailer\u2019s
\nInner Circle – Join Wendy inside the best retailer\u2019s
\ncommunity<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s FREE Resources
\nfor shop owners\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hang out and connect
\nwith Wendy on IG\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
All of Wendy\u2019s programs and services for shop owners
\ncan be found HERE.\u00a0<\/p>\nSubscribe & Review in iTunes<\/p>\n
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\nin and read.
\nJust click here to review, select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and
\n\u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what your favorite part of the
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