Real Shop Talk Morgan Sowards

Welcome to the first interview episode of the Real Shop Talk podcast! I am so freaking thrilled to be chatting with Polly Cannella, co-founder of Lokii today. Lokii is a new shopping app that makes it easier for shoppers to find quality products from independent retailers in their local community.

The moment I discovered them, I knew I needed to know more! I reached out—fingers crossed—to see if I would be able to snag a call with Polly. To my delight, she promptly responded. And let me just tell you this woman is just as fabulous as her biz. We decided to jump on a call to meet and learn more about each other’s businesses. An hour and half later, we were fast friends. Polly’s heart and passion for the Lokii mission is so evident and the excitement just pours out of her.

In this episode Polly tells all: what the app is all about, how it works, why your shop needs to jump on it asap, and the mission behind how and why it launched.



LINKS MENTIONED:

• Visit the Lokii website: trylokii.com

• Download the Lokii app

• Follow Lokii on Instagram: @lokii.app



ABOUT RETAIL THERAPY:

When you open your own business, it’s because you want to build something of your own—something uniquely you and yours. But the same things that make you love running your own shop are often the things that make it hard. Whether you're just beginning or already have a few years under your belt, you know it can still be overwhelming and lonely at times. Are you “doing it right”? What do you do next? Retail Therapy is here to give you the support and guidance you need to take control of your shop, help your business grow to its full potential, and live the life you’ve built for yourself.

ABOUT MORGAN:

First off, welcome! I’m super pumped you’re here and that you’ve discovered the Real Shop Talk podcast. Running a shop can be thrilling, but also exhausting: physically, mentally, and emotionally. After years of working in the industry, I knew there had to be a better way to run a shop and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. Retail Therapy (and this podcast) was born of a desire to provide valuable guidance, mentoring, and empathy for shop owners just like you. I have a heart for helping others reach their fullest potential and have the gift of making the seemingly unsolvable feel oh so doable.

* Website: realretailtherapy.com

* Instagram: @realretailtherapy

* Access the free Retail Therapy Resource Library, a collection of valuable tools to run your shop with more ease


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Creating a Policies and Procedures Guide (a.k.a. P&P Guide) for your shop is one of the easiest ways to remedy common issues in your business and set your shop up for success. What exactly is a P&P Guide? It is simply a way to document how you do things and what steps to take when completing certain tasks. It's a collection of the basic policies and procedures for your shop that can be used as a training guide and quick reference for team members.

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Supporting info for this episode can be found on the blog here.

• Snag the free Basic Policies & Procedures Checklist.

• If you're looking for a little more hands-on support, check out the Clarity Session or get access to the free Resource Library.

ABOUT RETAIL THERAPY:

When you open your own business, it’s because you want to build something of your own—something uniquely you and yours. But the same things that make you love running your own shop are often the things that make it hard. Whether you're just beginning or already have a few years under your belt, you know it can still be overwhelming and lonely at times. Are you “doing it right”? What do you do next? Retail Therapy is here to give you the support and guidance you need to take control of your shop, help your business grow to its full potential, and live the life you’ve built for yourself.

ABOUT MORGAN:

First off, welcome! I’m super pumped you’re here and that you’ve discovered the Real Shop Talk podcast. Running a shop can be thrilling, but also exhausting: physically, mentally, and emotionally. After years of working in the industry, I knew there had to be a better way to run a shop and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. Retail Therapy (and this podcast) was born of a desire to provide valuable guidance, mentoring, and empathy for shop owners just like you. I have a heart for helping others reach their fullest potential and have the gift of making the seemingly unsolvable feel oh so doable.

* Website: realretailtherapy.com

* Instagram: @realretailtherapy

* Access the free Retail Therapy Resource Library, a collection of valuable tools to run your shop with more ease.


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There are always items that, for whatever reason, just don’t seem to be selling. I see a lot of shop owners resort to marking the item down before they’ve really exhausted all options to get the product moving. So, before you take a hit on the product, try these five things next time you encounter one of those pesky products.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Supporting info for this episode can be found on the blog here. If you're looking for a little more hands-on support, check out the Clarity Session or get access to the free Resource Library.

ABOUT RETAIL THERAPY:

When you open your own business, it’s because you want to build something of your own—something uniquely you and yours. But the same things that make you love running your own shop are often the things that make it hard. Whether you're just beginning or already have a few years under your belt, you know it can still be overwhelming and lonely at times. Are you “doing it right”? What do you do next? Retail Therapy is here to give you the support and guidance you need to take control of your shop, help your business grow to its full potential, and live the life you’ve built for yourself.

ABOUT MORGAN:

First off, welcome! I’m super pumped you’re here and that you’ve discovered the Real Shop Talk podcast. Running a shop can be thrilling, but also exhausting: physically, mentally, and emotionally. After years of working in the industry, I knew there had to be a better way to run a shop and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. Retail Therapy (and this podcast) was born of a desire to provide valuable guidance, mentoring, and empathy for shop owners just like you. I have a heart for helping others reach their fullest potential and have the gift of making the seemingly unsolvable feel oh so doable.

* Website: realretailtherapy.com

* Instagram: @realretailtherapy

* Access the free Retail Therapy Resource Library, a collection of valuable tools to run your shop with more ease.


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A podcast for small business retail shop owners, providing you with the support and guidance you need to run your shop with more ease. Hosted by Morgan Sowards, retail business mentor and owner of Retail Therapy.

ABOUT RETAIL THERAPY:

When you open your own business, it’s because you want to build something of your own—something uniquely you and yours. But the same things that make you love running your own shop are often the things that make it hard. Whether you're just beginning or already have a few years under your belt, you know it can still be overwhelming and lonely at times. Are you “doing it right”? What do you do next? Retail Therapy is here to give you the support and guidance you need to take control of your shop, help your business grow to its full potential, and live the life you’ve built for yourself.

ABOUT MORGAN:

First off, welcome! I’m super pumped you’re here and that you’ve discovered the Real Shop Talk podcast. Running a shop can be thrilling, but also exhausting: physically, mentally, and emotionally. After years of working in the industry, I knew there had to be a better way to run a shop and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. Retail Therapy (and this podcast) was born of a desire to provide valuable guidance, mentoring, and empathy for shop owners just like you. I have a heart for helping others reach their fullest potential and have the gift of making the seemingly unsolvable feel oh so doable.

* Website: realretailtherapy.com

* Instagram: @realretailtherapy

* Access the free Retail Therapy Resource Library. Save yourself a ton of time, gain clarity and direction, and feel more confident running your shop.


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Welcome to the first episode of the Real Shop Talk podcast! I want to help you kick off the year feeling encouraged and motivated, so today I'm sharing a handy method of how to set proactive goals for your business in just two hours.⁠ ⁠I hope this process reveals how far you've come and supports you in seeking new ideas of how to grow your shop.⁠

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Supporting info for this episode along with helpful business assessment questions can be found on the blog here.

• If you're looking for a little more hands-on support, check out the Clarity Session.

• Get access to the free Resource Library.

ABOUT RETAIL THERAPY:

When you open your own business, it’s because you want to build something of your own—something uniquely you and yours. But the same things that make you love running your own shop are often the things that make it hard. Whether you're just beginning or already have a few years under your belt, you know it can still be overwhelming and lonely at times. Are you “doing it right”? What do you do next? Retail Therapy is here to give you the support and guidance you need to take control of your shop, help your business grow to its full potential, and live the life you’ve built for yourself.

ABOUT MORGAN:

First off, welcome! I’m super pumped you’re here and that you’ve discovered the Real Shop Talk podcast. Running a shop can be thrilling, but also exhausting: physically, mentally, and emotionally. After years of working in the industry, I knew there had to be a better way to run a shop and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. Retail Therapy (and this podcast) was born of a desire to provide valuable guidance, mentoring, and empathy for shop owners just like you. I have a heart for helping others reach their fullest potential and have the gift of making the seemingly unsolvable feel oh so doable.

* Website: realretailtherapy.com

* Instagram: @realretailtherapy

* Access the free Retail Therapy Resource Library, a collection of valuable tools to run your shop with more ease


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