Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten

264. Turn Your Summer Slowdown Into a Retail Reset


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 With host retail coach Wendy Batten

 

https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/

 

In This Episode:

 

Let’s talk about the “summer slowdown,” shall we? 

 

In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, we’re flipping the script on the summer slowdown and showing you how to use any quiet time as a powerful CEO reset. Whether it’s organizing your back-end systems, strengthening customer relationships, or proactively planning for Q4, this season can be one of your most productive if approached with intention - and I’m showing you how.

We’re diving into practical and mindset-driven strategies for using this seasonal dip to build momentum, clarity, and energy. Learn how to schedule a “money date” with your financials, declutter your tech stack, and plant the seeds for a thriving holiday season.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why a slower season can be your biggest strategic advantage

  • How to use your CEO date to make smarter inventory decisions

  • Ways to deepen customer relationships and build brand loyalty

  • Quick backend system fixes that can boost efficiency

  • How to use the summer to prep for a stress-free Q4 and holiday season

  • Why mindset matters more than momentum during seasonal dips

 

Your Next Steps

If you found this episode helpful in any way, I would LOVE if you would share it with a fellow shop owner who might need a mindset shift! Then tag me on Instagram (@wendybatten.biz) with your summer reset plans. I’d love to hear from you!

 

And then …join my supportive community of retailers in the Retailer’s Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.

 

Related podcasts we think you’ll like: 

Episode 115: How to Tame All of Those Great Ideas

Episode 116: What to Do if It’s Slow: Summer Strategy Series

Episode 216: Create a Summer of Ease for Your Retail Shop

About your host, Wendy Batten

In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer’s Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business. 

Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I’ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer’s Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence. 

I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers.

When I’m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I’d love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/ 

 

For more support from Wendy

 

Join Wendy’s CEO Planning Session for Retailers

Retailer’s Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer’s community

Free resources for shop owners  

Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG 

 

All of Wendy’s programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE. 

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