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Savvy Shopkeeper Retail Podcast

Feb 29, 2024

Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters are on the rise. Thankfully, Heart on Main Street is there to support independent retail businesses when disaster strikes. 

After growing up on the wholesale side of retail, Patrick Keiser founded Heart on Main Street to provide indie retailers with the...


Feb 22, 2024

Our laptops are not only an extension of our physical workspace, but often an extension of our minds. Digital clutter in the form of tons of too many tabs and multiple windows can bog us down. 

But there are ways to increase your web browser efficiency—and just as with other key systems for independent retailers,...


Feb 15, 2024

After many years of attending AmericasMart as a buyer, this year was my first time attending as an observer. 

It was fascinating to chat with members of the Savvy Shopkeeper community, spot market trends, and be a fly on the wall at showrooms!

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my five key takeaways from AmericasMart...


Feb 8, 2024

Asking your customers for feedback can be scary—trust me, I know! Most years, I ask my customers and community to complete the Savvy Shopkeeper survey. 

While getting feedback directly from the people I serve can be nerve-wracking, it’s an overwhelmingly positive experience.

Read on to learn how you can fill out...


Feb 1, 2024

Managing cash flow is a difficult task for most indie retail store owners, but it doesn’t have to be! I’m excited to share a virtual banking solution that helps you automate your cash flow management: Relay Financial.

When I first read Profit First, I was skeptical. The cash flow management system proposed in the...