Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  As an independent retailer, the end of the year is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan for the future. In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing five powerful questions that can help you evaluate your past year, identify growth opportunities, and set intentional goals for...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  What kind of business do you wish existed in your community? Jasmine McCue, owner of The Crow's Nest Pantry in Alberta, identified just that and then made it a reality. In this episode, Jasmine shares her inspiring journey of starting the pantry to address her community's needs and how it evolved int...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten     https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  What would happen if you built a business centered entirely around what you love and what you believe your community is currently missing? We're about to find out!  In this truly inspiring episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sitting down with Lisa Wrixon, the visionary and CEO behind the...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Do you need inspiration navigating your role as an accidental entrepreneur? This episode is for you! Like many of us, Cindy Boissonneault of Poco Inspired in Winnipeg didn't intend on putting on a CEO hat and running a retail business. In this episode, Cindy shares her inspiring journey from overcomi...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Don't sit on cash. This time of the year we want to move inventory OUT. Let's make sure you don't have any extra inventory left after the holidays. Let's also optimize how much you can get for what you do have and let's turn it into cash before the end of the holidays! In this episode, I'm sharing pr...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Make 2025 the best year ever in your retail business! In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing how to do exactly that. I'll share actionable steps for setting goals, vision-storming, and creating a strategic marketing plan. Whether you're a planner or not, this episode is packed...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Want to increase profitability in your retail shop this holiday season? Let's talk about how! I'm chatting all about how to make that bottom line number BIGGER in this episode. It's not about revenue - it's about what stays in your pocket after all the bills are paid. I'll walk you through some simpl...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Are you thinking of selling or expanding your retail business? Think that's not for you? Never say never! Either way, it's important to prepare for the unexpected - and that's exactly what we'll be discussing in this episode. We need to be building brands that are sellable. As a retail coach, I've he...

With host retail coach  Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Are you earning your customers' support and loyalty? What do the words "shop local" mean to you? It's not enough to expect people to shop locally just because we're a small business selling quality items. We need to create a brand and experience that makes them want to support us. We need to earn our...

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/     In This Episode:  I'm diving into the three big metrics I encourage my retailers to track and improve in order to increase sales especially during the holiday season. And what's more important than that this time of year?! We dug into the importance of tracking these metrics a few weeks back with my retailers at the L...

    With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/     In This Episode:  Do you know who your "people" are in your business life? Do you have a trustworthy sounding board for your big ideas? A mentor to guide you in the right direction when you feel stuck in your retail business?  I just hosted my Level Up Mastermind members here in my hometown of Lunenburg, Nova Scot...

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  You hear me say it in every episode, but it's true: running a retail business doesn't have to be so hard! Sure, there are aspects of it that feel hard and heavy sometimes, but help is here. Let's chat a bit about the magical tool I've created inside of the Retailer's Inner Circle that keeps my retailer...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten     https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  As independent retailers, protecting our stores, staff, and ourselves is always a top priority, right? How do you ensure safety among your staff and yourself - especially when it comes to loss prevention? In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I am sharing practical tips to prevent both...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Do you feel like you are always looking for new customers? Did you know that it is less expensive to keep your customers coming back than it is to market to new ones? In this episode of The Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sitting down with Katrina Scarlett of Scarlett & Co. to chat about how independ...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Something I encourage my retailers to ask themselves regularly: Does the vision I have for my retail shop match its reality? Running a successful retail shop involves more than just great products and a love for your store. The true test is whether your shop's current reality aligns with the vision y...

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 B...

  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...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  So much gold here.  Are you considering buying an existing business in a field that's outside of your wheelhouse? Already a business owner but interested in a great conversation between a husband/wife entrepreneurial team and hearing some great advice for your store? This episode of the Creative Shop...

    With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Ready to soar this holiday? I've never met a shop owner who wants to have a ho-hum holiday season! I'm here to help ensure your holiday season is as fab as your retail shop. The time to start preparing for Q4 and the holiday season is NOW. Take it from me: taking some time in August to get your ret...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Have you ever considered looking to luxury brands for inspiration, even if you don't consider your brand or products to be luxury? I have news for you: you should! In this episode, I'm chatting with one of the biggest advocates for small businesses, my mentor (and one of my favorite humans) Jeffrey S...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   July is winding down and Member Appreciation Month is coming to a close in the Retailer's Inner Circle but we are just warming up to prepping for the Holidays. Our amped-up Holiday Bootcamp is launching in August! In addition to the 5 part masterclass, we've added promotional guides with creative and fun ideas to get...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Hey Friends! This month, we're celebrating our retailers in the Retailer's Inner Circle. It's Member Appreciation Month! We're hosting weekly giveaways (including private coaching sessions with me!), launching promotional guides and editable social media graphics, and so much more. It's not too late to join us - and N...

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Happy July! This month, we're celebrating our retailers in the Retailer's Inner Circle. It's Member Appreciation Month! We're hosting weekly giveaways (including private coaching sessions with me!), launching promotional guides, editable social media graphics, and so much more. It's not too late to join us - and NOW is...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Happy July! This month, we're celebrating our retailers in the Retailer's Inner Circle. It's Member Appreciation Month! We're hosting weekly giveaways (including private coaching sessions with me!), launching promotional guides and editable social media graphics, and so much more. It's not too late to join us - and NO...

  With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:    Can you have a summer of ease and keep your momentum going? Yes. No matter what summertime looks like in your retail shop, you need to balance your work schedule with rest and fun while keeping the momentum at the same time. Sounds challenging, right? Trust me, if you put in the effort, you can get...