Ever wish a retail expert would walk into your stockroom, pull up your numbers, and just tell you exactly what to do? Hi, I'm Catherine Erdly. This week on the Resilient Retail Game Plan, I’m tearing down the myths and fears behind a stock audit and showing why getting your inventory under control is the most powerful move a product-based business owner can make. After 25 years in retail, I’ve seen it all: wasted cash in stagnant shelves, business owners drowning in data but starving for answers. So I created Stock Doctor — a done-for-you service that cuts through overwhelm with actionable clarity. Click play to hear real-world product business advice, cash flow for retailers, and inventory management tips that make strategy feel personal. If you want independent retailer tips with zero judgement, this audit episode is your toolkit.Why ListenDiscover how to squeeze more margin from your current stockholdingSee why smart inventory management means better cash flow—and a healthier bank balance Get simple, practical techniques to clear excess stock without damaging your brandLearn demand forecasting tricks specifically for small product businessesFind out how to price products for wholesale, set minimum order quantities, and scale a product business confidentlyHear success stories from real retailers who’ve used Stock Doctor to boost sales, decrease surplus, and claim more owner payDM your biggest takeaway or guest suggestions to @resilientretailclub on Instagram. Rate/follow the Resilient Retail Club Podcast in your favourite app to stay ahead.Mentioned in this episode:Faire 50% offerUse the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.comFaire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25'
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The Power of Planning Your Retail Sales Year: How Structure Creates Freedom (and Profit)
If you’re tired of winging it with your retail sales, this episode of The Resilient Retail Game Plan is your turning point. I'm Catherine Erdly, and in this episode I'm revealing how mapping out your sales year gives you more creativity, not less. Plus, we're all about calmer launches, better cash flow, and loyal customers. Learn how to replace last-minute panic with a confident plan that fits your life, not the other way around.Timestamped overview00:00 Planning Enhances Creativity03:40 Avoid Reactive Selling Strategies07:09 Predictive Marketing Example10:57 Plan Themes, Fill Gaps15:07 "Planning Ahead for Success"18:14 Holiday Planning for Retail SuccessWebsite: https://www.resilientretailclub.comInvite: https://resilientretailclub.com/retailsalesPodcast: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcastTell me what landed for you—DM @resilientretailclub on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or guest wish list. Tap follow (and rate and review me while you're there) in your favourite app to keep updated on new episodes. Mentioned in this episode:Faire 50% offerUse the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.comFaire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25'
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When Numbers Finally Tell the Truth - Retail Reality Check That Changed Everything for My Client
Resilient Retail Club member Petrina Reddy from "Saints at Sea" thought she was doing everything right — until the numbers told a different story. In this episode, she joins me, Catherine Erdly, to share the moment she realised her retail business wasn’t actually working the way she thought it was.We talk honestly about the emotional side of facing your figures, the hard decisions that come next, and how Petrina rebuilt her business with clarity and confidence.If you’ve ever avoided looking too closely at your sales or stock levels, this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.Timestamped summary00:00 "Balancing Creativity and Growth"03:18 Multitasking Beyond Comfort Zones06:40 "Business Growth Light Bulb Moments"10:24 Seasonal Travel and Road Trips15:22 "Promoting Portugal's Culture Creatively"18:18 "Saints at Sea Spotlight"Tell me what landed for you—DM @resilientretailclub on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or guest wish list. Tap follow (and rate and review me while you're there) in your favourite app to keep updated on new episodes. Website: https://www.resilientretailclub.comInvite: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/waitlistPodcast: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcastMentioned in this episode:Faire 50% offerUse the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.comFaire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25'
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Overcome 'feast or famine' in your product retail business!
Sound familiar? Ever felt your sales rhythm drop from celebration to silence overnight?Welcome to the Resilient Retail Game Plan podcast, where I, Catherine Erdly, cut through the feast-or-famine fog so many independent retailers face. In this episode, I crack open the real reasons your product business swings from record months to radio silence and arm you with retail-savvy strategies that’ve worked for multi-billion pound chains—plus the lean, scrappy shops braving the UK high street right now. Why listen?Ditch the rollercoaster: Learn why you’re stuck in boom-bust and how to end itBuild calm, repeatable sales systems—no chasing your own tail at payday or peak seasonSqueeze more margin by syncing launches with simple, effective marketingCreate a retail sales plan that powers up even on slow, confidence-testing daysSpot the “cycle of doom” before it derails your cash flow for retailersWalk away with independent retailer tips you can action before opening hoursTell me what landed for you—DM @resilientretailclub on Instagram with your biggest takeaway or guest wish list. Tap follow (and rate and review me while you're there) in your favourite app to keep updated on new episodes. Mentioned in this episode:Faire 50% offerUse the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.comFaire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25'
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3 mistakes that keep small product retail businesses stuck!
Ever wondered why your sales are stuck in first gear – and what you can actually do to shift them?I'm Catherine Erdly and this episode of the Resilient Retail Game Plan drills into three mistakes I see again and again with small product businesses. If you’re posting on Instagram, trying in-person markets, running the odd promotion yet still seeing stubbornly flat sales month after month, you’re not alone. I draw on 25 years in retail, from big business stockrooms to indie brands, to break down what’s really holding back your growth – and what needs to change if you want momentum, not just busy work.Why listen?Diagnose the hidden traps behind sales plateaus – and get clarity on what to fix firstCraft a retail planning mindset that supports creative not cookie-cutter growthPinpoint how to build a product strategy rooted in data (not guesswork or feast/famine launches)Sift fact from feeling so your decisions support cash flow for retailersWalk away with indie retailer tips to create your own resilient retail game planLet’s turn product business advice into action: DM me your thoughts or episode ideas on Instagram @resilientretailclub. If you’re finding the retail podcast UK series useful, hit follow and leave a rating – it’s the best way to help more makers and shop owners discover the Resilient Retail Club podcast. Mentioned in this episode:Faire 50% offerUse the code GamePlan25 to get 50% off and free shipping with your first order at faire.comFaire 50% off - use code 'GamePlan25'
Welcome to the Resilient Retail Game Plan - a small business podcast with me, independent UK-based small business and retail expert Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club.
A podcast for anyone wanting to start, grow, or scale a profitable small business. Aimed at independent retailers, e-commerce brands, indie sellers, online shops, independent boutiques, shopkeepers, brands and makers.
The Resilient Retail Game Plan is a small business podcast dedicated to one thing - breaking down the concepts and tools I’ve gathered from twenty years in the retail industry in the UK and USA and showing you how you can use them in your small business.
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