As we kick off 2026, this episode of Real Retail TV is Part 2 of a conversation we started about making this your best year ever. If Part 1 got you thinking differently about growth, this episode goes a step further. We move beyond big-picture ideas and into a more tactical discussion about how real progress actually happens, especially after an “interesting” year like 2025.
As we close out the year, I want to pause and simply acknowledge something we’re all feeling. It’s been a strange one. A lot of uncertainty, a lot of noise, and for many retailers, a fair amount of anxiety. In this episode of Real Retail TV, I talk about why recognizing that feeling matters and why it’s also the first step to moving past it.
This time of year can be joyful and exhausting all at once, and it’s important to pause and remember why we do this work in the first place. In this episode of Real Retail TV, I want to share a perspective shift that can make these final days not just more profitable, but more meaningful for you and your team.
Last week on Real Retail TV we dug into something every great retailer needs this time of year: taking care of yourself and your team so you can hit the homestretch with energy to spare. This week, we’re shifting gears. We’re talking about a few simple, high-impact moves that can help you squeeze every last drop of opportunity out of these final holiday weeks.
The holidays are in full swing, and today I am talking about a success strategy that often gets overlooked even though it can completely change the way your season feels. It is practical, it is doable, and it plays a big role in how smoothly your store runs from open to close.
Promotions can change the rhythm of your entire year. Not random, thrown-together events, but the kind of thoughtful, exciting, business-building promotions that get customers into your store. I’ll share a few key ideas in the video that reveal why great retailers treat promotions as a core strategy, not an afterthought.
In this episode of Real Retail TV, I’m diving into three powerful ways to set yourself up for a wildly successful season. I’m talking about the kind of strategies that don’t require a massive overhaul, just a little intention and consistency, and the payoff can be huge.
In this episode of Real Retail TV, pulled straight from the Retail Sales Academy, we’re taking a closer look at what actually shifts during the season, and why that shift matters so much for your sales, your service, and your sanity. The holidays change the rules of the game, and when you understand those changes, you can show up with the confidence and clarity your customers need.
If you’ve ever wished you could whip up a quick, no-fuss holiday training plan that actually works, you’re going to want to watch this week’s episode of Real Retail TV. I’m breaking down how to create a simple, effective program that gets your team ready to sell, serve, and shine during the busiest time of the year without adding hours of extra work to your plate.
If you want to set your store up for a strong start to the new year, there is no better time than right now. In this episode of Real Retail TV, I am showing you how to turn your holiday shoppers into repeat customers. The earlier you start, the more momentum you build, and your sales will thank you.
