I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 2 PM EST to help you create a cash flow management system!

Listen to today's episode to learn why I'm hosting this free masterclass, what you can expect to learn if you attend, and some essential base knowledge to help you prep for the class.

Register for the free Cash is Queen Masterclass at https://www.savvyshopkeeper.com/cashflow!

For show notes and links to all resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode127.

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I'm excited to bring you a new intermittent series called Shopkeeper Guest Interviews. Many talented store owners in our Master Shopkeepers and Shopkeeper's Lab groups have different experiences, knowledge, and perspectives than me—and I want to share their ideas with you.

Today's guests are Dani and Tim Martin. They're the owners of The Cotton Shed Market, a vendor market located in Bryant, Arkansas, and the home decor store High Cotton Decor (located inside their vendor store!). They've worked together for nearly 6 years and married for 17.

Listen in to hear Dani and Tim's seven tips for working with your spouse…and staying married! For show notes, visit https://www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode126.

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Today, I'm sharing a coaching moment with Sam, the owner of Heck Studios. Sam was our first hire at The Salvaged Boutique six years ago and has done tons of design work for Savvy Shopkeeper. She also writes our weekly newsletter!

On a recent call together, Sam told me about a viral TikTok she'd posted for her custom embroidery business—and how she was now flooded with the inquiries she'd dreamed of. Listen in to hear me coach Sam through her feelings of overwhelm and embrace this new period of abundance in her business.

For show notes, including links to Sam's viral TikTok videos, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode125.

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While many of us turn to the internet when we have a specific business-related question, books are a way to go deeper on the more abstract ideas we grapple with as business owners.

In today's episode, I'm sharing 8 books I've found valuable and helpful along my entrepreneurial journey. From money mindset to habit building to time management, these books have changed my perspective and helped me grow as a business owner.

For show notes, including links to purchase any of the books I've mentioned, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode124.

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We often think that our store, the physical space, or the merchandise generates revenue. But if we dig a little deeper, our BRAIN creates revenue.

Listen in to learn how our brains create value, who we need to listen to most, and what steps you can take to solve the problems that matter to your customers.

For show notes, visit https://savvyshopkeeper.com/episode123.

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Being an entrepreneur is challenging, I get it! But the lows don't define us and they don't have to consume us either.

Once retailers can accept that there will always be highs and lows in retail and in life, the not-so-good moments can become easier to handle and process.

YOUR thinking is an incredible asset. Do you want to choose thinking that keeps you down and/or in the dumps OR do you want to choose thinking that accepts there's both good and bad in business all while keeping you moving forward?

YOU get to choose!

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I hinted at this a couple weeks ago but I'm currently experiencing a "season" in business, my own store is expanding!

Needless to say, a store expansion is a BIG deal and has required quite a bit of my time. This means some things had to get pushed down on my priority list because our Grand Reopening became THE priority.

In episode 120, I shared that the store I co-own with my sister was expanding. In this bonus episode, I thought I'd share some quick updates. Updates about expanding, the retreat, and the Master Shopkeepers application which is opening up soon!

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I'm excited to announce the 2022 Savvy Shopkeeper Retreat! This intentional and thoughtful event is the perfect way for shopkeepers to come together, learn from each other, and treat themselves.

Listen in to learn about this year's theme, our incredible venue, and all the intentional details of this event.

Be sure to get your ticket at www.savvyshopkeeper.com/retreat!

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Has one of your friends, loved ones, or acquaintances ever said, "how's that little store of yours doing?" These comments—intentionally or unintentionally!—can come across as condescending or demeaning. And they don't just come from people we know. Sometimes the comments we get from strangers on the internet can feel pointed, too!

While we can't control what other people say about our retail stores, we CAN manage how we think about their comments. Listen in to learn my 3-step process for dealing with negative comments. For show notes, visit https://www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode121.

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I have some exciting news to share: the store I co-own with my sister is expanding!

In today's episode, I'm sharing how and why we're expanding, seven things to consider if you're curious about expanding your retail store, and a personal update of what's on the horizon in the next few months for both Savvy Shopkeeper and our retail space.

For show notes, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode120.

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