Bob Negen is a retail powerhouse, co-founder of WhizBang! Retail Training, and creator of Retail Brilliance, a cutting-edge educational platform for independent retailers. With a storied past as a kite shop owner and over two decades helping retailers master everything from sales to strategy, Bob joins Michelle for a deep, honest, and inspiring conversation.
From weathering tariff chaos to elevating team sales performance, this episode is a must-listen for any retailer navigating today’s unpredictable landscape. With the right mindset, strategic planning, and training, you can not only survive—but thrive.
We are doing our first-ever open call! You can submit your store or favorite store to be on the podcast because every store has a story behind it! Go to theretailwhorepodcast.com, click on SUBMIT YOUR STORE, fill out an easy form and we’ll see you on the mic!
What’s Inside:
- Tariffs and Retail Survival: Bob shares actionable strategies to manage rising tariffs without losing profitability or confidence.
- Team Sales Training That Delivers: Learn how average ticket size reveals your top performers and how to train a winning sales team.
- The Power of Retail Brilliance: Explore Bob’s all-in-one training platform for retailers—and a hint at Michelle’s potential merchandising course.
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