Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: You know that shop down the street that always seems to be doing well? The one that looks calm, confident, and steady while everyone else feels frantic? In this Season 6 kickoff episode of Creative Shop Talk, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's actually happening behind the scenes and sharing my 7...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Season Five wraps with a heartfelt, honest conversation you don't want to miss. In this final episode of the year, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the real-life alignment shifts, boundaries, and mindset resets that shaped my 2025 - and how you can step confidently and intentionally into 2026....

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Ready for a truth bomb? Your business can only grow if you do.  In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm diving deep into what it really takes to step into the CEO identity your retail business needs in 2026 and beyond. From letting go of the "do-it-all shopkeeper" mindset to making braver...

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Is your business steering your life instead of the other way around?  In this episode, I'm reminding creative shop owners that thriving retail doesn't happen by accident – it's designed with purpose. As we wrap up the year and move forward into 2026, I'm sharing my "captain your own ship" approach to in...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Let's face it – most shop owners can sell naturally, but teaching your team to do the same without feeling "salesy" can often be tricky.  In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing five easy, actionable prompts you can teach your staff to boost confidence, build genuine customer co...

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Are you feeling burnout creep in? Are you just plain tired of making all of the decisions? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm getting honest about burnout, decision fatigue, and what really causes that drained, frazzled feeling. (Hint: it's not just working too much!) Through my own recent experienc...

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Sometimes simple things make the biggest impact - and in this episode, I'm proving it with a story about my "famous" frozen turkey stuffing. Confused yet? Don't be! If you are an independent retailer you are in the right place, I promise! This episode is for retailers who need a refreshing reminder tha...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Ever stop mid-holiday hustle in your retail shop and think, "Why am I even doing this? Does this even matter?" This episode dives straight into that question. I'm sharing how meaningful connection - not just transactions - creates the kind of community and joy that keep both you and your customers com...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass, which means it's available without an Inner Circle membership! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year.  Are you ready for more profits this holiday season? I'm hosting a FREE 60 minute...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass, which means it's available without an Inner Circle membership! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year.  In This Episode: The holidays are coming fast, but with the right plan, chaos doe...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   This is where your podcast html will now go Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass, which means it's available without an Inner Circle membership! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year.  In This Episode: The holidays aren't...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/     In This Episode: Two types of shop owners are shaping the future of retail, and knowing which one you are could change everything. In this episode of Creative Shop Talk, I'm diving into the two distinct types of retail shop owners I've been noticing and I'm challenging you to decide which one you are. Drawing from m...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Ever feel like your shop is running you instead of the other way around? You're not alone, and today's guest proves there's a better way. In this inspiring episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm welcoming Level Up Mastermind member Megan Macdonald, founder of Sandwick Bay Candles . Megan joins...

With host retail coach  Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year.  LAST CHANCE! Want to plan your entire Q4 with me LIVE ? Join me and a small group on September 15th and let's get down to business. Limited seati...

    With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year.  Want to plan your entire Q4 with me LIVE ? Join me and a small group on September 15th and let's get down to business. Limited seating for thi...

  Add graphic here   With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year.  Want to plan your entire Q4 with me LIVE ? Join me and a small group on September 15th and let's get down to business. Limite...

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: The holidays are coming. Time to revisit this crucial part of your business.  One bad shopping experience can send a loyal customer packing. The good news? You have the power to make every visit unforgettable. Let's talk about your customer's journey. In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Struggling to improve retail staff sales training without turning your store into a pushy sales zone? You're not alone! Let's talk about it. In this episode, I'm sharing how independent retailers can flip the script from selling to serving—while boosting revenue. Learn how to build a positive sales mi...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Ready to transform your team from task-doers to strategic thinkers? In Episode 272 of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm answering a question from one of my Mastermind members, Dan Haynes: How do we flip the mindset of management-level team members from task-oriented to strategic thinking?  I'm divin...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:   Let's simplify the numbers you need to know and why in your retail business. Don't be that retailer that is overwhelmed by numbers in retail—or worse, avoiding them altogether. In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing the surprisingly simple method I use to help retailers final...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Feeling stuck in perfectionism or weighed down by self-doubt? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay there! In this quick yet powerful coffee chat, I'm sharing real conversations I've had with shop owners navigating mindset challenges like imposter syndrome, overwhelm, and lack of confidence. You...

    With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Is Your Google Business Profile Costing You Customers? Your Google Business profile is one of the easiest and most powerful tools to drive retail growth. In this Coffee Break episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing ten quick, high-impact ways to audit and refresh your profile—just in...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: It's not luck. It's not magic. Running a successful retail shop takes purpose, planning, and showing up as your best self. In this inspiring episode, I'm sharing a powerful reminder from one of my favorite authors, Jon Acuff:  "Awesome is never accidental." Let's talk about how you can intentionally c...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: I want you to ask yourself this question: "Why wouldn't I be checking in mid-year with my retail business? Is there something I am avoiding? Am I making excuses like I'm 'too busy'?" (Your words, not mine!)  As a retail coach, it's my job to not only teach you the steps you need to take to do a midyea...

With host retail coach  Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Running a retail business isn't just about WHAT you sell—it's about WHO you bringing together in your retail store.  In this heartwarming and wisdom-filled episode, Cadence Kidwell of Fuzzy Goat (a yarn store in Thomasville, Georgia) shares how she's built a thriving business rooted in connection, crea...