Hear that stockroom hum? Let's talk about it Ever felt like you’re building your indie product business with one hand on the till and the other on the panic button? This week on the Resilient Retail Game Plan, I’m cracking open five years of the Resilient Retail Game Plan podcast vault to bring you the biggest, most valuable independent retailer tips I’ve learned (and lived through) across 25 years in retail. Whether you’re tripping over boxes in your spare room or juggling inventory management on Shopify, I’m sharing the core product business advice that actually shifts the dial; from cash flow for retailers to pricing products for wholesale, and right through to scaling a product business without losing your mind (or your margins). You’ll hear some brass-tacks truths (yes, stock is more than 'buy and sell'), some guest wisdom, and honestly, a fair few mistakes I’d rather you skipped. Why listen? • Squeeze more profit and ditch “busy fool” turnover, get clear on bottom-line sanity • Tame your 'stock monster' with strategies for better inventory management when the money seems to vanish • Surf the trends, don’t drown in them and learn how to spot what matters and what’s just noise • Market with heart and stop forcing yourself into social platforms that make you miserable • Armour up your mindset and get the resilience you need to ride out the rollercoaster Tell me what hit home: DM @resilientretailclub on Instagram with your favourite insight or guest wish list. Please rate, follow, and share the Resilient Retail Club podcast in your app and for extra sparkle, dive into my Forbes retail trends article (link below). Here’s to another five years of the realest retail podcast UK founders can trust. Useful links: My freebie: http://www.resilientretailclub.com/freebie My website: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcast My Forbes page: https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/ Timestamped summary: 00:00 Understanding Product Business Profitability 03:22 Profitability and Pricing Focus 07:27 "Retail Industry Trends Insight" 12:57 Consumer Stories Drive Business Strategy 14:00 Focus on Your Circle of Control 19:06 Mindset's Impact on Business Success 24:03 Building Profitable, Sustainable Businesses 26:50 "Podcast Feedback and Future Ideas" Companies mentioned in this episode: Woolworths Toys R Us Forbes TikTok Instagram Pinterest Shopify Sainsbury's Next Children in Need Eleanor Boma Astrid and Mew Air and Grace Lucy and Yak Mentioned in this episode: Faire 50% offer Use the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.com Faire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25' Freebie download Stock Freebie
