The Wealthy Retailer

By Dan HolmanBusiness

The Wealthy Retailer episodes

December 22, 2021 A retail retrospective with Marc Weiss and a look ahead to the 2022 retail outlook.
Retailers! Listen and learn! Dan chats one on one with Marc Weiss of Management One. They discuss the biggest winners (and losers) of 2021 and the actions they took; The 2022 retail outlook and the needed actions for the indie retailer to survive and thrive and more.
More about Marc:
In March 2015, Marc Weiss assumed the position of CEO for Management One. A co–founder of the company, Marc was primarily responsible for developing the merchandise planning side of the business. Today, he continues to further develop his vision of the science of inventory planning. Marc has a deep background in most every phase of retail, but he has a particular passion for marrying merchandise planning to all-important cash flow. From Marc’s original consulting client, 30 years ago, the company has grown to over 100 retail expert affiliates, with their vast client base. Plus, Management One is now delivering its proprietary Retail ORBIT technology worldwide.
Marc’s mission is to bring financial security to Management One affiliates, clients, and team members.
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
54 min
December 15, 2021 Getting involved with your local business community - Curtis Crouse - Entrepreneur and Chamber chair.
Getting involved with the local business community as part of the formula for your business success is part of today’s discussion as Dan chats one on one with Curtis Crouse.
Curtis s a St. Albert resident whose family is rooted here now in 3 generations. He lives in Woodlands with his wife Sheyanne and daughter Sloan and the family dog, Chaos.
A University of Lethbridge Business graduate, Curtis owns two small businesses in the residential home services space and enjoys the challenge that being a business owner presents. Curtis is currently the 2021 Volunteer Chair of the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce and sits on the City’s Economic Sustainability Advisory Board.
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
32 min
December 08, 2021 Gear Up for Outdoors Jon Wynn and Dan Holman
Dan put it into high retail gear with Jon Wynn from Gear Up For Outdoors this week. Join the conversation as they talk outdoor retail, inventory, discounts and more.
Jon Wynn was born and raised in Toronto and went to a boy’s private school… He experienced the North as a Junior Ranger in 1976 and decided he wanted to pursue a carrier in Forestry instead of following the way of business and marketing as his dad who graduated from McGill.
He worked for a Forestry & Environmental Supply company after graduating as their sales manager out of Mississauga travelling his territory of Ontario and the Lake States of Minnesota, Michigan & Wisconsin.
Jon met his wife Sandra in Toronto, and they were married in 1982. The Company he worked for wanted to set up a physical office in Northern Ontario so at the tender age of 25 they decided to move from Toronto and set up a partnership with his old boss in Thunder Bay.
They moved and set up their business in 1987 selling forestry equipment, and some outdoor camping gear. After 6 months of business and a tremendous loss of revenue he decided to pull out of the partnership leaving his wife and him with a rather large “LIFE” decision… Do they quit and come back home? Or do they Continue with their dream with No Family, no Connections and no Financing.
They contacted an accounting firm and a lawyer and with the help of a Federal Government Program for Small Business (CFDC – Community Futures Development Corporation – Thunder Bay Ventures – Eventually they were able to obtain financing and buy out their partner… They were on their own…
They survived the early years due to their great relationships with their suppliers. Today they still have incredible relationships with all these suppliers who helped them out in their hour of need.
Over 10 to 15 years they survived selling quality outdoor products throughout Northwestern Ontario in particular Thunder Bay in their 4000 sq. foot bricks and mortar store and they eventually obtained a line of credit from the bank, and this kept them going for many years.
The years were very difficult especially during the winter months when they did not have enough snow on the ground and some very warm winters.
One day in 2005 one of their young staff members suggested that they should go on the internet… The Internet? He had no idea what the internet was. He said you should sell to tree planters, selling tree planting bags, shovels and gear… As most young students who were in university were
working as Tree Planters and they all had access to computers. Wow… What a novel concept. The results were huge, coupled with securing a new Vendor out of Toronto… You may have heard of them… CANADA GOOSE. They did some research and contacted a computer programmer in Thunder Bay who had started a business selling computers, software and was just focusing and pioneering with the Internet. They took his advice and worked hand in hand as a test case for selling-on line.
It was the perfect time and they had designed a customized website, and everything was done by hand… cutting, pasting onto their own platform. Many long hours of writing descriptions, putting up images and putting up products on a seasonal basis.
They were Canada Goose’s largest on-line dealer selling millions of dollars’ worth of Canada Goose products into Europe, North America was not even on the radar at that time. They were pioneers in the early 2000’s selling on-line and learning along the way about fraud and shipping into countries around the world.
The Internet changed over the past 10 years with everyone getting on to the “NEW” Platform of Selling… Canada Goose eventually designed their own website and started putting restrictions on Gear Up Selling into Europe and eventually forced them into selling in Canada Only.
They had the products and the brands that many military organizations, Utility Companies and Government Agencies were looking for. Their business grew substantially, and they had a
35 min
December 01, 2021 Management One’s Dane Cohen brings to the conversation his wealth of experience in fashion, wholesale, and the retail industry.
Listen in to this week’s podcast as Dan talks one and one with Management One’s Dane Cohen covering the topics that are important to you, the independent retailer.
Dane brings more than a decade of experience in the fashion, wholesale, and retail industry to the Management One team. Independent retail is in his blood as he formerly led the retail division of the family-owned chain of speciality department stores, Lester’s.
Prior to that he oversaw the global sales relaunch for the men’s collection of Helmut Lang, working with retailers to build distribution channels and growth strategy. Getting his start in the industry at PROJECT Global Tradeshow, he built relationships across the menswear industry and launched the inaugural season of The Tents.
Passionate about the new future of retail, Dane is excited to work with retailers and strategic partners to grow the Management One network and help strengthen independent and family-owned retail businesses. As the Business Development Manager, his diverse background in leading sales and retail teams, brand marketing, events, and merchandising provides him a unique and informed perspective for our clients.
Dane lives in Manhattan and when not working you can usually find him focusing on fitness, cooking, jamming to new music on Spotify, or shopping...of course.
Connect with Dane Cohen
Business Development Manager
Management One
www.management-one.com
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
44 min
November 24, 2021 Great discussion and tips on retail real estate with Michael Keating
Great real estate and real estate management is in the middle of every successful retail operation. Join us as Dan chats one on one with Micheal Keating of Colliers about all of the considerations you need to make and plan for to be successful in your business.
Mike is a real estate and leasing sales professional that has completed more than 1,200 real estate transactions over a 32 year career, learns from every deal and has no plans to slow down. He shows a strong desire to win, "The Business" combined with nurturing and maintaining strong relationships, continues to provide Mike with great rewards.
Mike has always been active in his community as a member of numerous special committees such being part of the Board of Directors for Glendale Golf and County Club, a past President of Synergy network and has served four years with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) as part of the Commercial Advisory Committee (2006-2010). Mike is a past-President of the Rotary Club of St. Albert, a member of Rotary International and Synergy Network. Mike is happily married with three grown children and always dedicated to finding a way that is beneficial to all concerned.
Michael Keating - Colliers International www.collierscanada.com
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
45 min
November 17, 2021 Empowered Retail with Scott Smith
There is lots of value for independent retailers in this podcast as Dan and Scott talk about numerous retail topics. Get the benefits of their many years of retail expertise and their up to the minute awareness of trends, challenges and opportunities for the independent retailer.
More about Scott: The success of independent retailers has become a lifelong passion for Scott. From his beginnings almost 30 years ago working on the sales floor in a small outdoor store, Scott has worked through every level of retail, including; operations, marketing, merchandising, training and technology with some of the most successful stores in North America. Today, Scott is a friend, partner, mentor and coach working with incredible retailers around the world.
Empowering retailers to truly take control of their businesses creates a ripple effect of positivity and happiness with employees, family and community. Retailers are so often the unsung heroes of our communities. It takes great courage and skill to survive in today’s retail business landscape. Scott has found true happiness serving retailers and assisting them in their path to ongoing success.
Scott Smith Empowered Retail Inc. [email protected]
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
45 min
November 10, 2021 Learning more with Tammy and the Apronologists of Sweet Elizabeth Jane
A conversation from the retail front lines. Dan chatted one on one with Tammy Beideman of Sweet Elizabeth Jane. They’re a vintage-inspired lifestyle store where you can shop for clothing, accessories, home goods and fun gifts.
They were founded in 2011, in Ellicott City, Maryland. Sweet Elizabeth Jane is named after Tammy’s two grandmothers, Elizabeth and Jane. Their mission has always been to create an experience on Main Street for the community and to be a welcoming place where people gather making friends with us and each other. Shopping there is just a part of the experience!
SEJ was originally located in the amazing Caplan Department Store Building. Caplan’s had huge store windows and they used them to light up the town. Their location, in the middle of Main Street, over the Tiber, was perfect for hosting events and bringing lots of people into the heart of the town. It was a wonderful experience and they’ve made lots of unforgettable memories there.
Following a catastrophic flood that destroyed the town in 2016, SEJ relocated to the top of Main Street. Their new home is also a historic building-the former Ellicott City Motor Company. It was quickly restored and remodelled so that SEJ could have a new home in time for the 2016 holiday season, making it possible for them to stay on Main Street.
They’re inspired by their customers to keep doing what they love- creating experiences that keep Main Street thriving and open for Business! They are passionate about telling great merchandise stories that shining a light into your everyday. So go visit Tammy and the Apronologists!
Learn more about them www.sweetelizabethjane.com
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
31 min
November 04, 2021 Talking with Matt Hewson of Barterpay and how retailers can benefit from the opportunity of barter
Do you know what Barterpay is? You need to listen to this podcast to learn all of the ins and outs about using Barterpay for the benefit of your retail business! Dan chats one on one with Matt Hewson and there are so many great things to learn about this new opportunity.
More about Matt: From being a solopreneur to managing hundreds of staff in multiple locations, Matt has done it all. He has been an entrepreneur for over two decades and has learned from the Titans within the industries.
He’s now taking the toolbox that he’s developed through hospitality, casino, marketing and business consulting and showing business operators not only how to insure success in business and life. He’s won and lost but learned and more importantly, documented and created a process that will assist in moving your business forward.
Learn more about Matt Hewson and Barter Pay https://barterpay.ca
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
32 min
October 28, 2021 Shopify store owners! Merchant Mastery with Ivana Radojevic - Courses, training, and coaching
Talking retail e-commerce with Ivana and Dan! So much to discuss in this constantly evolving space. Ivana and her team are on top of it and able to provide the expertise you are looking for with Shopify stores. Be sure to tune into this week’s episode to learn more for your retail business.
Ivana is the Program Director of Merchant Mastery, an online incubator and coaching program for Shopify merchants, where she's also an Elite instructor and coach specializing in email, SMS, affiliate, and influencer marketing.
She has overseen the enrolment of over 400 merchants since the launch of the first course offered through Merchant Mastery in June, 2020, and manages all aspects of marketing and brand for Social Lite, Merchant Mastery's sister agency.
You can learn more at: https://merchantmastery.io/
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
43 min
October 21, 2021 Chat with Stephen Brooks – The Pop-Up Expert
Dan and Stephen had a great conversation around retail pop-ups. Whether you are testing new markets, new locations or new opportunities - the pop-up might be for you and Stephen is the expert on the topic! Lots of great takeaways, so be sure to join us for this episode of the Wealthy Retailer.
ABOUT STEPHEN: For over 35 years Stephen Brooks has been immersed in all things retail. His career has taken him to 57 different countries, working with retailers, landlords, e-commerce and retail affiliated businesses big and small. Stephen is an author, speaker and TV commentator for the TD Ameritrade Network as well as the co-host of The Popable Podcast. Stephen is passionate about the future of retail and works with his clients to navigate through the complex issues that they face in an ever-changing consumer driven world.
The Wealthy Retailer is hosted by Dan Holman. Join him as they discuss all important topics in the retail industry. He chats with retail experts, retail owners and more.
Sign up for the weekly newsletter! Every week we curate the Independent Retail news of the day to keep you better informed. You’ll also be able to stay up to date on current retail trends, technology and more. https://retailbycrs.com/newsletter/
All topics that will help make you, the Wealthy Retailer! To learn more about Dan and the Wealthy Retailer, please visit:
WEB : https://thewealthyretailer.com
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thewealthyretailer/
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/the_wealthy_retailer/
This podcast is brought to you by Canadian Retail Solutions. Since 1991 they have provided comprehensive Point of Sale retail software support and training along with inventory management solutions to empower retailers in Canada and throughout North America. If you are looking for new solutions in your retail environment or are getting ready to launch your new operation, be sure to check out www.retailbycrs.com for more information.
Remember!!
Canadian Retail Solutions exist to make Retailers BETTER!
44 min

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