Linnaea is the passionate owner of a beloved Santa Cruz institution that has evolved into a creative hub for American-made art, design, and feel-good goods. She first joined the store as a 16-year-old seasonal hire in 1993 and, 16 years later, celebrated her anniversary by buying the business. Since then,…
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🎙️ NEW episode is live with hiring pro Andrea Hoffer! If hiring feels hard, you’re not alone. Andrea and I break down how to attract the right people—and what most retailers get wrong when building a team. ✨ What’s Inside: ✔️ How to write job posts that actually work ✔️…
Andrea Hoffer is an experienced Talent Acquisition & Management strategist and entrepreneur, passionate about building exceptional teams. As the founder of aha! Talent Experts, she has helped businesses across the country improve recruitment processes, align hiring with company culture, and develop employer brands that attract top talent. With over 30…
Want to know where top retail training really happens? 🧠✨ Bob Negen breaks it down—Retail Brilliance isn’t just a course... it’s the whole platform! 🔥 🎧 Catch the full convo now! #RetailWhorePodcast #BobNegen #RetailBrilliance #RetailTips #RetailTraining #YouTubeShorts #IndependentRetailer #RetailSuccess #RetailPodcast #ShopLocal #RetailLife #RetailPodcast #RetailStories #StoriesAndLessons #RetailLife #PodcastsOfIG #PodcastsOfInstagram #RetailMerchandising #RetailDesign…
🎧 New episode is LIVE with retail powerhouse Bob Negen! We dive into the real stuff—tariffs, sales teams, and what it takes to thrive in today’s retail world. 💥 ✨ What’s inside: — How to handle rising tariffs without losing profit — Smart ways to train a top-performing sales team…
Bob Negen is a retail powerhouse, co-founder of WhizBang! Retail Training, and creator of Retail Brilliance, a cutting-edge educational platform for independent retailers. With a storied past as a kite shop owner and over two decades helping retailers master everything from sales to strategy, Bob joins Michelle for a deep,…
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Susan and Michelle are back with another action-packed episode of Shelf Talk! In this conversation, they kick things off with a quick catch-up and get into what it’s like working alongside their husbands, including a juicy business conversation about a car wash. They dive into plans to collaborate with sponsors…
🎧 Today’s episode is live! I’m talking with Steven Henke from DAP Health about how Revivals Stores help connect people to life-changing healthcare—through thrift! We chat about his journey from Target to Palm Springs, how he curates each store, and the wildest donations he’s seen. 💬 What’s inside: 🛋️ Curating…
Steven Henke is the Chief of Brand Marketing at DAP Health. DAP Health (DAP) is an advocacy-based health center in Palm Springs, CA, serving over 8,000 patients, offering medical and mental healthcare, STI testing and treatment, dentistry, pharmacy, and lab. A variety of wraparound services enable patients to experience optimal…
Yesterday’s episode with Sara Vaskov & Bailey Weaver of @handsgalleryslo is a love letter to local retail. 💛 They share how their downtown SLO community — mostly women-owned small businesses — chooses collaboration over competition ✨ Inside the episode: — Building an award-winning store — Smart buying & merchandising tips…
🎙️ New episode out now with the amazing Sara & Bailey from Hands Gallery in SLO! They share how they turned their gift shop into an award-winning retail gem — and how they manage it all as a powerhouse mother-daughter team. 💫 👇 What’s Inside: 1.How they split store duties…
Sara Vaskov has been in the San Luis Obispo retail scene for over two decades. She began working at Hands Gallery 22 years ago and became the owner in 2016, leading the shop through years of growth and evolution. Beyond running a thriving small business, Sara is deeply involved in…
Misty Stachel is the founder and owner of 85 Local, a carefully curated boutique that blends locally made goods with unique, high-quality finds from beyond Arizona. With a passion for retail and community, Misty has created a shopping destination where customers can discover one-of-a-kind gifts, stylish apparel, and must-have home…
Emma Lewis is the owner of Rare Form and The Twentieth, both based in Chicago. Emma works to digitally restore and reinterpret 100-year-old designs to create unique greeting cards, stationery, and more. Through her work, her goal is to empower and affirm others with a brand that combines vintage images…
Susan and Michelle join forces again for another episode of Shelf Talk! Here, they kick things off with a recap of Susan’s recent trip to New Orleans and all the fun shops she explored while there. Next, they share some of their favorite displays found on Instagram and discuss their…
I had an eye-opening conversation with Gloria Chou about how generational trauma shows up in business—especially for women. She shared her powerful story of overcoming deep-rooted struggles from her past, and how that impacts her approach to running a business today. Give it a listen and let me know what…
Gloria Chou is an award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Known for her untraditional yet proven approach to PR which makes visibility and access to media accessible for anyone, Gloria helps BIPOC and female founders get featured organically in top-tier media without needing PR…
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with PR expert Gloria Chou on everything from pitching your product to breaking free from “bro marketing”. We also dive into making spaces more inclusive and her experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy. You don’t want to miss this one – listen now! #PodcastPreview #GloriaChou #SmallBusinessPR #PRTips…
Had an amazing chat with Marrin Costello on yesterday’s episode! She shared how resilience and quick thinking helped her navigate a hurricane and transform her business. Tune in for some powerful life lessons! #PodcastEpisode #MarrinCostello #JewelryWithPurpose #WomenInBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #FashionPodcast #StyleIcon #BehindTheBrand #FemaleFounder #JewelryDesign #LuxuryLifestyle #BusinessJourney #FaithAndFashion #BossTalks #InspiringWomen #PodcastInterview #Design…
Marrin Costello is an American businesswoman, designer, and brand architect. Her career as a creative began at age seven, after receiving a bead kit for Christmas. Selling her creations at local San Francisco Bay Area craft fairs and local boutique retailers while in grammar school, Costello's love for both business…
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the incredible Marrin Costello! From making jewelry as a hobby to running her own successful brand, Marrin shares her inspiring journey in the fashion world. We dive into how she balances work and life, how her faith keeps her grounded, and the latest trends…
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