Have you ever wondered what it really takes to grow your store to a million dollars?
In this empowering episode, Cathy pulls back the curtain on the exact 7 things she’d do if she were building a million-dollar store today. She shares not just strategy but mindset shifts, tested methods, and practical steps you can apply right now in your own business.
You’ll hear everything from profit-first inventory planning, to $2,000-an-hour CEO work, to the importance of failing fast. This isn’t theory, it’s the same proven framework that has helped hundreds of retailers go from stressed and stuck… to thriving, profitable, and free.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The 7 Proven Moves to Grow Your Store to $1 Million
- How to trade $20/hour tasks for $2,000/hour growth work
- Why coaching compresses time and accelerates results. The truth: it’s not just about money, it’s about impact
Key Takeaways:
- [02:46] Seven Steps to Build a Million Dollar Store
- [07:01] Treating Inventory as an Investment
- [10:47] Building a Self-Sufficient Team
- [21:07] Leading Yourself to Success
Resources & Links
- #047: Empowering 100 Retailers past $1M with Sustainable Growth
- Check out Captain Kirk's QuickBooks Corner for expert bookkeeping tips and insights every month inside our Richer Retailer community
- Book tip: Buy Your Time Back by Dan Martel
- Ready to lead your store past $1M with confidence? Apply for your free Gameplan Call, where we’ll identify your growth opportunities and map out the most profitable next steps to elevate your visibility, attract the right customers, and scale with confidence.
- Follow us on social media for more updates! Facebook / Instagram
Your Millie Moment
Pick just ONE of the 7 strategies and take action on it this week. Don’t wait to do them all, momentum starts with a single step.
Which one will you commit to today to move your store closer to that million-dollar mark?
💚 Remember: Building a million-dollar store isn’t just about profit, it’s about creating freedom, impact, and a life you love. You are stronger than the fear, more capable than the doubt, and fully equipped to reach your next level. Every step forward matters. You don’t have to do it all at once, you just have to keep moving, with courage and heart.
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