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October 13, 2025 35 mins

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten

 

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

 

Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass, which means it's available without an Inner Circle membership! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year. 

Are you ready for more profits this holiday season? I'm hosting a FREE 60 minute Holiday Profits Workshop on October 20 at 1pm EST. Yes, you read that right - it's free! Get yourself registered HERE.

In This Episode:

Have you ever wondered what sitting in on a coaching call with me would be like? Are you curious about the Inner Circle? Well you tuned in to the right podcast today, my friends.

In this episode, which is directly from a recent coaching call inside my Retailers Inner Circle program, I'm answering 10 questions/sharing takeaways from real retailers inside my Retailer's Inner Circle. We call it 10 in 10 because the idea is I'm answering 10 questions in 10 minutes. But, yes, this episode is a little longer than that. ;) What you're getting today are quick, practical tips and inspiration for your busiest season yet. From vendor events to pricing for profit, money dates, and mindset shifts, this session will get you thinking (and acting!) like a true CEO - just in time for the holidays.

Some Highlights from this session:

  • How to run "Meet the Maker" events that boost sales and visibility

  • The money date habit every successful retailer swears by

  • Why being "nicely priced" can destroy your profits

  • How the mere exposure effect can skyrocket your in-store sales

  • A mindset shift to stretch yourself beyond "fine" into fantastic

Your Next Steps:

  • Take action by planning how you will review your financials at your next CEO date.

  • Join the Retailer's Inner Circle to be part of these 10 in 10 sessions every Friday in October and more! (Replays are also available!)

  • Grab your spot in the Free Holiday Profits Workshop on October 20th and finish the year strong.

Related podcasts we think you'll like: 

Episode 89: Money Talk & Mindset with Profits First Coach April Stroink

Episode 263: Why CEO Time Isn't Optional in Your Retail Business

Episode 268: Awesome Isn't Accidental: Raise the Retail Standards in Your Shop



About your host, Wendy Batten

 

In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy Batten, retail business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle. With over 30 years of experience running successful businesses, I now help independent shop owners grow profitably and sustainably—with more confidence and joy.

I've had my own business columns in featured magazines, such as What Women Create and other top publications, worked with some of the top industry brands as retail care manager, and I've supported hundreds of retailers through coaching, speaking, my programs, and this podcast. 

For more support from Wendy

 

Join Wendy's CEO Planning Session for Retailers

Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community

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