With host retail coach Wendy Batten     In This Episode:  As an unwavering advocate for independent retail shops, I often get asked “What are retailers doing that drives you crazy?” In this episode, I am going to share a few.  These are the five things that drive me crazy in retail shops.  Hopefully you aren’t caught in any of these traps! If you are, it’s time to give some thought to them and fix them.  Let’s dive in!   The Five Things I’ll Chat About: 1. What happens when you brand your product lines not yourself  2. Retailers not doing everything they can to get sales 3. Treating your business like a hobby 4. Messy/dirty shops 5. Your attitude matters   This week’s podcast is sponsored by our friends at Stitchcraft Marketing   Looking for some help with social media and content creation? My friend Leanne can help!  Her business, , is a niche marketing agency specializing in social media and content creation for wholesale and retail businesses in the soft craft industries. After you’ve listened to our chat on of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, reach out and see what she and her team can offer that can help you grow your business in 2024.   How is your 2024 planning going? Are you prepared for your best retail year ever?  If you think you might need some help, join us in the !  We are a casual, positive group of likeminded retailers who are constantly trying new things and supporting each other along the way. Also, if you join now, you’ll get a free 30-minute one-on-one coaching session with me!  This bonus doesn’t last long, so if you were on the fence before, now is the time to join. !   Related podcasts we think you’ll like:    : Five Areas to Focus on in Your Retail Business : How to Create a Customer Journey Map : Retailer Success Series: How Jill Went from Hobbyist to Creative CEO Customer Map About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Wendy, a small business coach and founder of where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a , I’ve helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, , has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been  privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I’m not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I’d love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at     For more support from Wendy