May 7, 2026
If you’re carrying inventory that just won’t sell, this episode is for you.
Kathy breaks down what dead inventory in retail is really costing your business and why it’s more than just the product sitting on your shelves. She explains the “squatter effect,” how unsold inventory ties up your cash flow, and what...
Apr 23, 2026
Episode 273 Show Notes: Do Not Ask Your Business to Carry More Financial Responsibility Than It Is Built to Carry
Hosted by Kathy Cruz | Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast
In this episode, Kathy Cruz breaks down the reality many store owners face: the financial pressure of expecting a retail business to carry more weight...
Apr 9, 2026
Q4 isn’t just another quarter in retail—it’s often the one that determines how your entire year performs. And yet, most store owners head into their busiest season feeling underprepared. In this episode, we’re breaking down what really drives that pressure and why it usually isn’t the season itself—it’s...
Mar 26, 2026
In the last episode, Kathy talked about how to reset your office, desk, or cash wrap so it actually supports how you run your business. In this follow-up, she shares some of the tools and products that helped her bring that reset to life.
This isn’t about buying more stuff or creating complicated organizing systems....
Mar 12, 2026
If you have a desk, office, or cash wrap area in your store that you keep avoiding, this episode is for you.
Sometimes a space isn’t messy, it’s just no longer aligned with how you actually run your business. Over time, things accumulate, furniture no longer fits your workflow, and what once worked starts to create...