Jan 20, 2025
Savvy Shopkeeper Get Traffic Conference
Sunday & Monday, May 18-19, 2025
Venue: Biographie, Lakewood Ohio (west of
Cleveland)
Join us for a 2-day, high-impact conference designed exclusively
for independent retailers. With a limited number of seats, this
event cuts through the fluff to deliver actionable workshops...
Jan 16, 2025
Mark your calendars for the Faire Wholesale Winter Market
The Faire Wholesale Winter Market 2025 is scheduled for January 22–24, with early access for Faire Insiders beginning on January 21.
Traveling to market might not make sense for you this year. That’s why I’m here with some tips for creating an impactful...
Jan 9, 2025
We’re kicking off 2025 with part two of this interview series hosted by member of Master Shopkeeper Member Ceri Otero. Tune in to hear how I'm embracing the New Year with 8 lessons from my past.
In case you missed last week's episode: All About Kathy Cruz: A Vulnerable Interview PART 1, tune in to hear topics like...
Jan 2, 2025
To kick off 2025, Ceri Otero, a Master Shopkeeper member and former radio personality (cool, right?), asked if she could interview ME, Kathy Cruz. After episode #231, she decided to flip the script and gather questions from the community for this vulnerable conversation.
In part 1 of this episode, we talk through topics...
Dec 19, 2024
As independent retail store owners, we’re well-versed in the challenges we face, especially as the retail industry, the economy, and the world continuously shift. So what upcoming trends can help us not just survive but thrive in 2025?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the future of retail, specifically...