In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with Daniel Tadros of 360 Retail Management to explore how independent footwear retailers can leverage automation, AI, and smart systems to save time, reduce costs, and boost profits.

Daniel shares how his team helps retailers streamline operations through POS integration, automated product uploads, improved online listings, and outsourced back-office tasks — all while maintaining full control. They also cover overcoming fear of change, protecting margins with AI pricing tools, and creating a better customer experience without increasing staff.

If you’ve ever felt bogged down by manual processes or worried about losing your edge in a competitive market, this episode will show you how to work smarter, not harder.

Connect with Daniel Tadros:
Website: www.360retailmanagement.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/360-retail-management/
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Pete Mohr:
Website: simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petemohr
Podcast: thefootwearretailer.com

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

Pickleball isn't just a sport anymore—it's a retail movement.

In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with Steven Greenstein, VP at PB5Star, to discuss how their biomechanics-first approach to footwear is turning heads—and turning inventory.

You’ll hear how PB5Star grew from concept to sellout, what makes their court shoe different from rebranded tennis models, and why their success is tied to deep retailer support and community activation.

Whether you run a comfort store, a running shop, or a sporting goods location, this episode breaks down:
 → Why the pickleball customer is different—and rapidly growing
 → The mechanics of the game that impact footwear design
 → How PB5Star supports retailers with the Five Star Success Plan
 → Creative ways to attract and engage your local pickleball community
 → Why independent retailers are perfectly positioned to own this space

From apparel to paddles to recovery sandals, PB5Star offers more than just shoes—they offer opportunity.

Connect with Steven:
Website: https://pb5star.com
Contact Steven Greenstein: [email protected]
Become a retailer: Wholesale inquiry form at pb5star.com

Connect with Pete Mohr:
Website: simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petemohr
Podcast: thefootwearretailer.com

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with John and Mark Cronin, the father-son team behind John’s Crazy Socks. What started as a mission to find employment turned into a 4,000-SKU business, a national brand, and a movement for inclusion and joy.

They get real about what happens when viral success overwhelms your operations, how they rebuilt from the chaos, and why giving back is baked into their bottom line.

If you’re a footwear retailer, impact-focused entrepreneur, or a business owner who believes values matter, this episode is a must-listen.

What You'll Learn:

→ How they scaled fulfillment from 40 to 1,000+ orders/day
→ Why giving back upfront became core to their growth
→ How they grew a B2B and wholesale arm
→ What they’re building next with Abilities Rising

Guest Info:
Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com
Speaking/Consulting: https://johnandmarkcronin.com
Social: @JohnsCrazySocks

Connect with Pete Mohr:
Website: simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petemohr
Podcast: thefootwearretailer.com

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

What makes a customer want to stay, browse—and buy?
In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with retail strategist Lyn Falk of RetailWorks to talk about the psychology behind great store design. With over 30 years of experience helping independent retailers create high-converting spaces, Lyn shares what actually works when it comes to layout, signage, lighting, scent, and customer flow.

Whether you're opening a new location or just need a fresh perspective, this episode will help you see your store through your customers' eyes—and make smarter decisions that drive more sales.

Topics covered:
→ The biggest mistakes in independent retail design
→ How store flow impacts customer behavior
→ The right way to use scent and lighting
→ Why signage is often overlooked but crucial
→ Quick wins for a weekend refresh
→ When and how to consider a full redesign
→ The role of emotional and sensory engagement in buying decisions

Connect with Lyn Falk:
Website: https://RetailWorksInc.com
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Pete Mohr:
Website: simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petemohr
Podcast: thefootwearretailer.com

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

 What happens when the next generation returns to the family shoe store — not just to help, but to lead? In this episode, Pete Mohr is joined by Abba Carmichael (Abba Dabba’s), Jake Humphreys (Humphreys Bootery), and Keegan Keel (K&D Shoes) — three independent retailers shaping the future of footwear.

They get honest about:
 → Why they left the business — and what brought them back
 → Challenges of stepping into leadership while earning team trust
 → How they’re balancing legacy with innovation
 → Their vision for independent footwear retail in the next decade

If you’re part of a family-run business or considering a leadership handoff, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and ideas for how to do it right.

Connect with the Guests:
 → Abba Carmichael: [email protected] | abbadabba.com
→ Jake Humphreys: [email protected] | humphreysbootery.com
→ Keegan Keel: [email protected] | kndshoes.com

Connect with Pete Mohr:
 → Website: simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petemohr
→ Podcast: thefootwearretailer.com

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

If you’re tired of flying blind in your business, this episode is your cheat code. Pete Mohr is joined by Dan Holman—retail coach, POS expert, and founder of Retail by CRS—for a no-fluff conversation about the metrics, tools, and systems that independent retailers need to grow. From breaking down what your POS system should really be doing, to tracking the few numbers that move the needle, this episode gives you actionable insights you can apply today.

Learn:
 → How to know if your inventory is helping or hurting you
 → What to track weekly (even if you're not a numbers person)
 → The simple question that boosts team accountability
 → How to move unsold stock without “losing” money
 → Why most point-of-sale systems miss the mark

📍 Guest: Dan Holman
 Website: https://www.retailbycrs.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @retailbycrs
Facebook: Retail by CRS
Linkedin: Canadian Retail Solutions Inc.
Podcast: The Wealthy Retailer® Podcast

🎙 Host: Pete Mohr
 Website:https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Podcast: The Footwear Retailer Podcast
Instagram: @petesmohr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifyingEntrepreneurship

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with Terry Schalow, Executive Director of the Running Industry Association (RIA), to explore how independent run specialty stores continue to grow—even amid inflation, tariffs, and supply chain uncertainty.

Terry shares the three pillars of RIA's support strategy:

→ Elevating retailers through tools like freight savings and product data systems

→ Strengthening the channel through collaboration and peer groups

→ Attracting new customers by helping stores build diverse, connected communities

They also cover:

→ What defines a true run specialty store

→ Why the run channel has never seen negative growth in 25 years

→ How stores can prepare for the impact of upcoming tariff increases

→ Why community and communication are more important than ever in retail

Whether you're a footwear retailer or a specialty store owner, this episode offers real-world tactics to improve margins, increase connection, and survive in a changing landscape.

Learn more about the Running Industry Association: https://runningindustry.org

Contact Terry: [email protected]

Connect with Host Pete Mohr:

Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Podcast: https://www.thefootwearretailer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with siblings and second-generation owners Morgan and Everett Kunitz of Kunitz Shoes—a proudly independent retailer that’s scaled with intention, weathered challenges, and built a private label brand that speaks directly to their Edmonton customers.

From navigating family succession to building out a highly functional eCommerce platform and crossing oceans to source custom-designed footwear, this episode offers a raw, honest look into what it really takes to sustain and grow a legacy business in today’s unpredictable retail climate.

Whether you're in footwear retail, managing a family business, or just looking for smart ways to adapt your operations—this episode is full of actionable gold.

🧠 Key Takeaways for Viewers:

→ Succession planning takes time, strategy, and flexibility—learn how Morgan and Everett transitioned ownership without debt overload
 → Not all expansion is equal—hear why they closed one location, relocated another, and what they’d do differently now
 → Your website is your third store—discover how they built an online presence that fuels in-store sales
 → Private label success isn’t about scale—it’s about timing, relationships, and knowing your customer
 → Marketing doesn’t have to be boring—see how they integrate community, creativity, and local artists into campaigns
 → Sometimes the smartest move is saying no—find out how they handle late deliveries, vendor issues, and when to sit on stock for the right moment
 → Your best investment might be your own business—why they prioritize cash flow, margin, and smart inventory management

🎙️ Connect with the Guest:

🛍️ Visit their website: https://kunitzshoes.ca
📧 Contact Morgan & Everett: [email protected]
📸 Follow them on Instagram & Facebook: @kunitz_shoes / @kunitzshoes

Connect with Host Pete Mohr:

Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Podcast: https://www.thefootwearretailer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

In this episode, Melodie van der Baan, co-founder of MaxRetail, dives deep into one of retail’s most persistent challenges: excess inventory.

Rather than starting with her background, Pete will immediately lead with a thought-provoking question to set the stage for a conversation packed with actionable insights.

Listeners will walk away with:
✅ A better understanding of how excess inventory impacts their business.
✅ Practical strategies to efficiently manage and liquidate stock.
✅ Clear insights into how platforms like MaxRetail can help streamline inventory challenges.

Learn more about Max Retail:
 Website: https://www.maxretail.com
Connect with Melodie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodie-van-der-baan/

Connect with Host Pete Mohr:
 Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Podcast: https://www.thefootwearretailer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/

Want to join Max Retail? Click here!

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here

Pete Mohr welcomes Dane from Management One for a no-nonsense conversation about one of the most critical and misunderstood aspects of retail: inventory. They explore the difference between inventory management and inventory planning, why open-to-buy isn’t outdated, and how retailers can use data to stop guessing and start profiting—even in uncertain times.

What You’ll Learn:
 → Why slashing expenses won’t save your store
 → The real cost of dead inventory (and what to do about it)
 → How open-to-buy forecasting gives you control
 → The mistake of underbuying when business slows
 → Why now is the time to double down on your best categories

Guest Info:
Dane from Management One
Website: https://www.management-one.com
Instagram: @m1retailexperts
Email: [email protected]  

Host Info:
 Pete Mohr | Simplifying Entrepreneurship
 Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Instagram: @petemohr_coach
Email: [email protected]

Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.

PLUS: Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you move from the Operator’s seat to the Owner’s seat in your business:

1. Take the Value Builder Assessment to better understand the areas of your business that add the most value to your business - Click Here

2. Uncover your Kolbe. Whether just for you, or for your full team, better understand leadership strengths and ways you can advance your People - Click Here.

3. Listen my other podcast Business Owner Breakthrough podcast as well for quick tools and tips - Click Here