Bringing Business to Retail

Bringing Business to Retail

Tired of putting all the hard work into your retail or ecomemrce business and not feeling like you're getting back as much as you put in? Its time to stop the hustle and instead put your effort into strategic growth. Less ping-ponging, more results. Salena Knight is a Retail & Ecommerce Growth Strategist who founded, built and then sold a multi-award winning chain of stores. Listen in to her proven, no BS strategies, that have helped scale hundreds of retail and ecommerce businesses all around the world.

Episodes

August 21, 2025 39 mins

In this episode, Salena Knight is joined by sales performance expert and author Anita Nielsen to unpack how businesses can embrace AI without sacrificing their authenticity.

As AI tools become faster, cheaper, and more widespread, how do we avoid sounding like everyone else? From mapping the customer journey to identifying friction points, Anita shares how to use AI strategically—so it adds value without erasing the human touch.

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In this episode of Bringing Business to Retail, Sal takes you behind the scenes of her Walk Club – where business strategy meets the footpath. Walking alongside a store owner who’s struggling to lift sales, Sal dives deep into their numbers to uncover whether the real challenge is traffic, conversions, or sheer volume.

You’ll hea...

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What if working less was the secret to growing more?

In this inspiring and unconventional episode, Salena Knight sits down with business coach Jenna Harrison to explore how redefining success, rewiring your nervous system, and letting go of guilt can radically transform how you work, lead, and live.

From building a real estate e...

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What if you could treat your physical store like your website—tracking what works, what doesn’t, and where the money’s really being made?

In this episode, Salena is joined by Simon Molnar, founder of Flagship, a tech startup that's helping retailers bring the power of ecommerce-style data into their bricks-and-mortar locations. From his early days selling Pandora...

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Three times in one week, I tried to buy something and never completed the purchase—pants, accommodation, and those perfect green trousers. Each time, friction killed the sale.

These are micro moments: split-second instances when customers grab their phones ready to buy immediately. With mobile commerce accounting for 60% of sales, optimizing for these moments is crucial.

You'll Learn:

  • What micro moments are and why they matter
  • ...
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What do you get when you mix creativity, hustle, and a bit of chaos? A viral product brand that lands on Nordstrom’s shelves—twice.

In this episode, I sit down with Alisha Athreya, the powerhouse founder behind KURVWEAR. and Don’t Eat My Candle, t...

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When my house insurance doubled, I realized most retailers are stuck in transaction tunnel vision—treating customers like one-night stands instead of building lifetime relationships.

This episode breaks down the Customer Lifetime Value formula that separates genius marketers from those throwing money at the wall. Discover why a $30 customer can be wor...

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Halfway through 2025, I woke up facing a massive decision that would change everything. An opportunity I'd been thinking about for five years suddenly became viable - but it meant scrapping our entire plan for the rest of the year.

In this episode, I'm sharing the exact 4-step half-yearly reset framework I used to navigate this crossroads. You'll learn how to identify what's truly working in your business (versus what you think is ...

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Ever had that fantasy where your business suddenly blows up online and everything changes overnight?

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Sjöblom—a digital growth strategist and operations expert—to unpack the real story of what happens when your business goes viral. Together, we talk about the traffic surge, the customer serv...

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What if your audience knew exactly when and why to buy—without you constantly reminding them?

In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Santini, founder of Sew Hungry Hippie, to unpack how she turned her loyal followers into paying customers—

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June 5, 2025 17 mins

Can we talk about something that's been driving me absolutely crazy? I keep seeing you amazing business owners setting these big, juicy revenue goals for your promotions - and I'm talking $10K, $50K, even $100K - only to watch you hit the wall halfway through wondering if it was even possible in the first place.

Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so.

Here's the thing - I used to do this too. I'd get all excited about a new promotion, ...

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In this episode, I sit down with Cat (Catalina Viau), an inspiring entrepreneur who turned her passion for photography into a thriving, seven-figure photo booth business. We talk about her journey from a corporate insurance career to building a brand that truly stands out — focusing on branding, quality, and strategic marketing.

Cat shares her insights on finding high-value clients, differentiating her business in a competitive mar...

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Tired of spinning your wheels trying to grow your retail or e-commerce business? You’re in the right place.

Welcome to Bringing Business to Retail, the show where I, Salena Knight—retail strategist, speaker, and former multi-store owner—share real, unfiltered strategies to help you scale ...

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May 15, 2025 35 mins

I watched a wealthy man hand his trash to a hotel staff member and tip him for it.
That moment changed everything about how I think about business.

In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that helped me (and my clients) stop selling to price-sensitive shoppers and start attracting high-value customers who

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I didn’t start my business to answer customer emails at midnight or manually post to social media—and I’m guessing you didn’t either. But somehow, those “little tasks” have taken over your calendar, your energy, and your vision.

In this episode, I’m talking about what it really takes to step out of the day-to-day and into the role of CEO. I’ll sh...

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When it comes to promotions, there’s one word that can either make you cringe... or cash in: FOMO.
In this episode, I’m sharing why FOMO isn’t a dirty word — it’s actually your secret weapon for getting customers off the fence and into action, without sounding pushy, salesy, or desperate.

I’m telling you a story about one of the worst marketing decisions I ever made (spoiler: it involved a dusty TV screen ...

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In this episode, I’m getting real about the different types of support you think you need—and the ones that actually move the needle.

I’ve invested over $45,000 (plus multiple trips to the U.S.) to be part of a mastermind that’s been absolutely game-changing for my business. But it wasn’t always like that. I’v...

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I just need more customers to grow my business” — this episode is for you.

The truth is, chasing new customers isn’t always the answer. In fact, it can drain your time, money, and energy faster than you think. Today, I’m unpacking exactly how you can increase your reven...

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