Rooted in Retail Podcast
1) Managing Stress Without Burnout – Tools Every Retailer Needs
Retail can feel like a never-ending hustle—but what if you had the right tools to manage stress, avoid burnout, and thrive? Chrystal Rose knows firsthand the highs and lows of being in retail. From de...Show More
2) Storytelling, Strategy & Sauce: How Ari Lowenstein of Ari's Pantry Is Redefining Retail
Arieh Lowenstein is back for part two, and this time he’s diving even deeper into what makes independent retail thrive. From creating meaningful customer moments to shaping the right product mix, Ari ...Show More
3) Finding the Right Help in Retail
In this episode of Retail Therapy, host Crystal Valkaitis sits down with retail therapist Bob Phibbs and guest Lisa Greene to dig into one of her biggest challenges: finding qualified florists to help...Show More
4) Scaling Smart and Staying Creative – Lessons from Ari’s Pantry
Ari Lowenstein has done just about everything in retail: consulting, product development, and leading industry associations. Now, he has built his own stores. With Ari’s Pantry, he is bringing authent...Show More
5) Doing Less, Creating More – Retail Wisdom from a Third-Generation Store Owner
Jennifer Shorter’s retail roots run deep—three generations deep, to be exact. As the owner of Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts in Michigan, she’s mastered the art of blending tradition with innovation while ke...Show More
6) Winning Customers and Keeping Them Coming Back
In this episode of Retail Therapy, host Crystal sits down with retail therapist Bob Phibbs and guest Linda Moore to unpack the strategies that keep your cash register ringing—not just today, but for y...Show More
7) The Power of Gift Cards (That Actually Work)
Gift cards aren’t just convenient, they’re strategic. In this episode, we sit down with Larry Rubin, owner of Swipe It Gift Cards, to unpack how retailers can turn those little plastic cards into big ...Show More
8) 200 Episodes Later - Burnout, Slowing Down, and Redefining Success
We made it—episode 200! What a journey it’s been, and we’re so excited to celebrate this milestone with YOU. In today’s special episode, Crystal Vilkaitis reflects on the highs and lows of her retail ...Show More
9) Building Community, Connection, and Content That Converts
What’s really driving retail success in today’s world? In this dynamic EVOLVE panel episode, three powerhouse women—Barb Binkley (Cooper and Binkley Jewelers), Beth Rich (Mix It Up Gift and Home), and...Show More
10) Relationships, Partnerships, and Communication: Building a Stronger Retail Business
In this insightful episode, Landon and Camille take us on their retail journey, sharing hard-earned lessons about what truly makes retail partnerships work—from knowing your brand story to compensatin...Show More