How I went from being a retail industry techie in search of more meaning and purpose to finding it by coaching and mentoring independent specialty retailers to achieve more growth, more freedom, and more cash in the bank. 

How I went from being a retail industry techie in search of more meaning and purpose to finding it by coaching and mentoring independent specialty retailers to achieve more growth, more freedom, and more cash in the bank. 

I found something meaningful that makes me happy and allows me to help others.

I have more than 35 years of business experience, all closely related to the retail industry. With my degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, I developed my career on a diverse path from design houses through the media industry.

As a software trainer, I spent more than 15 years teaching independent retailers across the country how to automate day-to-day operations.  Working with independent retailers was a game-changer because automating manual tasks allowed them to make the most of their time and resources so they could increase productivity, cut costs and increase profits. 

I discovered that providing solutions and teaching retailers how to make essential improvements came naturally to me, and I could see my work was making a difference.

The results my clients were getting inspired me to figure out how I could make a bigger impact, which meant I had to learn to play a bigger game.

The next step was firing my W-2 boss. It was the best day ever. 

TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW…

It was clear that it was time to refocus my talents and skills to use technology, data, and information to help store owners improve, progress and grow. 

So, in 2009, I began the next chapter: A career of helping independent retailers create strategies to improve their cash flow. 

From the 2008 recession through the 2020 global pandemic, week after week, month after month, I worked with and guided my clients to navigate change.

The Result?

A business that runs smoothly and an owner with more time on their hands and more money in the bank.

I BELIEVE AS AN INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY RETAILER…

You can go from working on hunches and guesswork to using data and market trends to make sound decisions that increase the business’s checking account balance, so you have more funds available to reinvest in the business.

You can build a business that is worth buying, so you can invest the proceeds into the next chapter of your life.

You can Know Your Numbers to create your own economy to quickly identify profit opportunities.

You can reap the benefit of following a proven path so you can keep your store vibrant and thriving in its relationships with its customers, service providers, and team members.

You can have command over all the numbers that contribute to a profitable Profit & Loss statement, as well as a stable consistent well-run store.

Your focus on improvement, progress, and growth in your mindset, relationships, and business practices creates a business that can provide you with the freedom you desire.

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