282. Raise Your Standards, Raise Your Results: A Peek Inside a Real Coaching Call for Retailers

282. Raise Your Standards, Raise Your Results: A Peek Inside a Real Coaching Call for Retailers

Author: Wendy Batten, Creative Retail Mentor October 13, 2025 Duration: 35:19

 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

Free resources for shop owners  

Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG 

 

All of Wendy's current programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE. 

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Running a creative retail business often means juggling a hundred questions at once, from attracting the right customers to filling workshops and making social media feel less like a chore. Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten is where those pressing, daily questions meet practical, real-world answers. Hosted by creative retail mentor Wendy Batten, this podcast draws directly from her work with shop owners globally and conversations with industry leaders. Each episode feels like a focused coaching session, breaking down the complexities of modern retail into actionable steps. You’ll hear honest discussions about gaining control over your marketing, streamlining operations, and building a shop that thrives not just survives. The dialogue is grounded in the reality of running a physical creative business, offering strategies that are both thoughtful and immediately useful. Tune in for a blend of Wendy’s direct mentorship and insights from peers who understand exactly what you’re building. This isn’t about vague theory; it’s a resource for turning your unique vision into a sustainable, bustling enterprise. Find clarity and confidence for your creative shop by following the podcast wherever you listen.
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