Podcast

The Running Great Stores Podcast

How to create remarkable customer experiences, grow your operational excellence, and become number one.

PODCAST

The Running Great Stores Podcast

How to create remarkable customer experiences, grow your operational excellence, and become number one.

About the Podcast

The Running Great Stores podcasts are created for passionate retail leaders! Talking to powerhouse guests who are experts in their field, our goals are to inspire and help brick-and-mortar store leaders create remarkable customer experiences and operationally excellent stores.

S05E05: HEART OF RETAIL: How Passion Built 5 Stores & Counting

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

In our latest Running Great Stores podcast episode, Marie shares:– How her past fueled her passion – Why every great team needs rocks and rock stars – And how fashion became her path to freedom, creativity, and successMarie says it best: #imafosterwin — and she’s on a mission to show others they can be too.Listen in. Be inspired. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.

S05E04: RETAIL LEADERSHIP IN ACTION: Leading From The Front

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

In this episode, we break down what it truly means to be an impactful leader—one who doesn’t just manage but mentors, inspires, and drives real change. Leadership isn’t about telling people what to do; it’s about showing them how it’s done and elevating the team’s success along the way.

S05E03: Positive Leadership Makes You the Leader Others Want To Follow

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

In today’s podcast, Rachel Williamson talks about 4 key principles that make YOU the positive leader others want to follow.

S05E02: Leadership Lessons: Building Next Level Teams & Empowering Future Leaders

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

Leadership isn’t about a title; it’s about showing up, taking responsibility, and supporting those around you.

S05E01: Maximize Retail Efficiency With Virtual Assistants

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

Daniel Tadros, Co-Founder and CEO of 360 Retail Management joins Rachel Williamson, Founder and CEO of Running Great Stores to discuss how retailers can leverage virtual assistants so they can work ON their business and not just IN their business.

S04E30: Winning at Holiday | District Manager’s Guide to Success

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

Brick and Mortar retail at holiday? Well there is nothing better.  It’s exhilarating and at the same time, can be stressful. Today’s guest, Jim O’Toole, has mastered the art of winning at holiday as a multi-unit leader and he shares his secrets with us!

S04 E29: Formula for Success (from a Store Manager’s POV) with Brandon Simpauco

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

Brandon has spent much of his life coaching, developing and training competitive athletes and now leads store teams for one of the most iconic brands in specialty retail. In this episode he shares the tips that have created his successful track record.

S04E28: Winning at Retail in a Post-Pandemic World with Scott Kerby

Season 1 Episode 8: Life of a Store Manager Series

Scott Kerby is currently the Head of Retail for Sephora Canada. Scott has spent his career building leadership teams focused on winning at the retail fundamentals knowing retail is a game of inches and not miles. He lives by the principle that if you run a fleet like you run a one store business, you will always win. Enjoy the listen and don’t forget to share the Running Great Stores podcast with friends, family and colleagues who love retail as much as we do!xoxo, Rachel

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