261. How to Stay Focused and Get Things Done
With host retail coach Wendy Batten
https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/
In This Episode:
Running a shop can feel like juggling flaming squirrels – I totally get it!
In this episode of The Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I’m sharing a powerful training from the Retailer’s Inner Circle library to help you focus, prioritize, and actually get things done (without the late nights and endless to-do lists). If distractions and squirrel-brain are wreaking havoc on your retail business, listen up. This one's for all of the busy retailers out there trying to get things DONE!
Takeaways for Independent Retailers:
- How to protect your personal time as a retail CEO
- The power of setting non-negotiables for work-life balance
- What a CEO Date is – and why it will change your week
- The difference between results and goals: what are the three “cross-offable” things you need to do today?
- How to use the Pomodoro Method to beat distractions: You’ll be shocked by how much you can get done in 25 minutes!
- 4 D’s to simplify your to-do list: Do, Delete, Delegate, Defer
- Why batching tasks and working away from the shop floor matters
- How small group support boosts momentum and accountability
Need more?
Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer’s Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.
Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.
Related podcasts we think you’ll like:
Episode 33: The CEO Date: A Non-Negotiable Habit is Key to Creative CEO Success
Episode 48: The 3 Biggest Time Wasters for Retailers and How to Avoid Them
Episode 136: Annual Planning That Fills Your Life Buckets
About your host, Wendy Batten
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer’s Inner Circle, 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 top-ranked podcast, 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, The Retailer’s Inner Circle, 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 https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/
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