253. Mastering Social Selling: How Retailers Can Boost Sales and Build Loyal Customers

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten

 

https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/

 

Are you ready to simplify your marketing strategy and boost your retail sales? Join me and a small group of driven retail business owners for my 6-week, hands-on program: The Sales and Marketing Accelerator! Each week, you’ll receive a short video with an actionable tip followed by a live, interactive strategy group coaching session. We’ll work together to create a simple, repeatable marketing plan tailored to your business. No fluff, no wasted time—just practical strategies you can implement right now. Spots are limited, and we start on April 23rd. Join us!

 

In This Episode: 

Did you know that 76% of shoppers have made a purchase from a brand they discovered on social media?

Social selling isn’t just a trend—it’s a game-changer for independent retailers looking to drive sales and build deeper customer connections. In this episode, we break down how you can turn your likes, comments, and follows into real revenue for your retail business.

Key Takeaways:

• What social selling really means (hint: it’s more than just posting products!)

• How to create engagement-driven content that leads to sales

• Why live shopping is the future and how to start

• The power of consistency—how to build an audience that shows up to buy

• Tools and strategies to make social selling seamless and profitable

 

Need more?

Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer’s Inner Circle! You’ll get a monthly marketing and operations playbook, monthly group coaching, countless on-demand masterclasses and access to a vibrant community of retailers like you - and so much more. Check it out HERE.

 

Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.

 

Most impactful: Join the small group 6-Week Sales and Marketing Accelerator course.

We start in April! More information HERE.

 

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Episode 210: What’s Working for Social Media and Retail Business Growth with Brooke Riley

Episode 230: Takeaways from my Mastermind Retreat: Building Connections and Strong Businesses

Episode 246: 5 Minute Marketing Tips: Relationships are Rocket Fuel

 

About your host, Wendy Batten

In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer’s Inner Circle, where I help other independ