270. Progress Over Perfection: How to Break Through Retail Business Overwhelm

 

With host retail coach Wendy Batten

 

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In This Episode:

Feeling stuck in perfectionism or weighed down by self-doubt? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there!

In this quick yet powerful coffee chat, I’m sharing real conversations I’ve had with shop owners navigating mindset challenges like imposter syndrome, overwhelm, and lack of confidence.

You’ll walk away with practical mantras, empowering reminders, and actionable strategies to help you move forward—even when things feel messy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “done is better than perfect” is a game-changing mantra

• How to prioritize progress over pressure in your retail business

• Ways to quiet your inner critic and own your role as CEO

• Simple strategies for leading your team with confidence

Reminder: Your dream clients are looking for the real, imperfect you. You don’t have to be filtered and perfect to attract your dream clients.

“Everything is figureoutable.” - Marie Forleo

Your Next Steps:

1. Take 10 minutes this week and make a list of what makes your shop unique. Know WHY your customers love you and lean in to that. 

2. Identify one task you’re overthinking and complete it.

3. Check in with your team.

4. Ask for help where you are stuck. (I’m here for you!)

Jump on over to https://wendybatten.com/work-with-me/! From here, you’ll be able to join the Retailer’s Inner Circle or grab on-demand workshops, including what just dropped: my Profit Planning mini-masterclass that includes the “back of the napkin” easy profit planning calculator, my members are raving about! It’s only been available for my coaching clients in the past, but for a limited time, we’re offering it to you, our podcast listeners. (Members already have access!)

 

Related podcasts we think you’ll like: 

Episode 128: 5 Ways to Recreate That Disney Cash Flow Magic Inside Your Shop

Episode 153: Recipe for Success: 4 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn from Erin French of The Lost Kitchen

Episode 161: Takeaways from my Recent Mastermind Retreat

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 independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business. 

Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I’ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim