In this episode I’m sharing my top predictions moving towards 2020, based on the take-home messages being shared at the recent Online Retailer.
Using Brand Archetypes to Stand Out & Sell – Brooke Lawson
If you’ve ever worked with me 1:1 you’ll know I love Brand Archetyping AND I love Brooke Lawson!! Which is why I’m super excited to have her on the show with me this week.
Former graphic designer turned branding expert Brooke is now director of Filament Branding, where she helps entrepreneurs not only discover their unique voice but helps them use it to attract customers to their business.
My Weightloss Journey
Losing weight isn’t something I often talk about but after shifting about 9kg (20lbs) in the past six months I’m ready to share how what I’ve learnt through this journey has impacted on a series of other aspects of my life and business.
This is a lesson in how doing ‘all the things you’re supposed to do’ is sometimes the least effective way of reaching your goals.
How To Cash In On The Billion Dollar Wedding Industry – Meghan Ely
Have you ever considered pitching your brand at the billion dollar wedding industry? Join me as I chat to wedding and events PR expert Meghan Ely.
With more than a decade in the bridal industry Meghan opens up about what makes brides tick, what makes them buy and how you can get a piece of the action. Listen in to catch Meghans inside tips on packaging your products and promoting your brand, even if you’re not selling a front line wedding product.
Are You Geo-Blaming Your Stores Performance?
In this episode I’ll walk you through the fundamentals of running a successful business in a country town or regional centre.
We’ll chat all things financial planning, why the whole town isn’t your ideal customer, why embracing change isn’t optional, how to get out of towners into your store (even if you’re not a tourist destination) and how to grow through collaboration.
Growing A Remote Team – Sarah Riegelhuth
Do you employ staff in any part of your business, or are considering doing so? If the answer is yes (or you’d like it to be yes!) you’re going to find my conversation with Sarah Riegelhuth both informative and inspiring. As the CEO of remote employment specialists, Grow My Team, Sarah has a unique view of the employee / employer relationship.
5 Ways To Get Customers Without Spending A Cent – Salena Knight
In this episode I’m going to let you in on my 5 most popular strategies for getting new customers into your store, without spending a cent. And not just any old “give me your stuff and see ya’ later” customers. We’re talking the kind of customers that stick around for the long haul, love your brand and sing your praises from the roof tops!
Building A Business When You Still Have A Job – Anna Wythes
Over the past six months I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know Anna Wythes, as she’s worked her way through my small group coaching program.
Anna’s story will resonate with you; school teacher by day, ethical fashion retailer by night, Anna is a Retail Superhero juggling single parenthood, work and running a business she’s passionate about. Anna uses her store to make a difference to others and share her message about ethically produced fashion.
Carving Out A Niche For Retail Growth – Sara McNally
Five years after opening her bespoke letterpress business, Sara McNally realised things were no longer working out the way she planned. Rather than close her store she made the brave decision to completely pivot and recreate a new version of her business Constellation and Co. Including opening a store front, on a whim!
How To Optimise Your Ecommerce Site For More Sales – Kurt Elster
Kurt Elster is a Senior Ecommerce Consultant who helps Shopify merchants (like Jay Leno’s Garage) uncover hidden profits in their websites. He very kindly took time away from his own show; The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, to chat to me about why “beautiful” design doesn’t always mean profitable design, three strategies you can use in your own business to improve conversion rates and what features will help your e-commerce site stand out from your competition.
