The Footwear Retailer
The Footwear Retailer
Podcast Description
Running a footwear store isn’t easy—you’re juggling inventory, managing staff, keeping customers happy, and trying to stay profitable. The Footwear Retailer Podcast is here to help you simplify the chaos, grow a business you love, and step confidently into your role as a leader.Hosted by Pete Mohr—a seasoned footwear retailer, business coach, and proud owner of two Shoetopia stores in Canada—this biweekly podcast delivers actionable strategies and inspiring stories from industry experts, successful retailers, and next-generation leaders.From inventory headaches to team dynamics, from profit margins to leadership growth, every episode is packed with practical insights you can act on right away.Whether you're navigating daily frustrations or preparing for long-term success, this podcast is your guide to building a thriving footwear business that doesn’t just survive—it thrives.Because at the end of the day, “You own your business, it shouldn’t own you!”Subscribe now and take your next step toward clarity, growth, and freedom
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as business growth strategies, inventory management, customer experience, leadership development, and employee empowerment. Episodes examine industry-specific challenges, such as a recent episode featuring Mark Denkler discussing networking opportunities for independent retailers, and techniques for enhancing sales culture with experts like Bob Negen, emphasizing the importance of a customer-first approach.
Running a footwear store isn’t easy—you’re juggling inventory, managing staff, keeping customers happy, and trying to stay profitable. The Footwear Retailer Podcast is here to help you simplify the chaos, grow a business you love, and step confidently into your role as a leader.
Hosted by Pete Mohr—a seasoned footwear retailer, business coach, and proud owner of two Shoetopia stores in Canada—this biweekly podcast delivers actionable strategies and inspiring stories from industry experts, successful retailers, and next-generation leaders.
From inventory headaches to team dynamics, from profit margins to leadership growth, every episode is packed with practical insights you can act on right away.
Whether you’re navigating daily frustrations or preparing for long-term success, this podcast is your guide to building a thriving footwear business that doesn’t just survive—it thrives.
Because at the end of the day, “You own your business, it shouldn’t own you!”
Subscribe now and take your next step toward clarity, growth, and freedom
In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with John and Mark Cronin, the father-son team behind John’s Crazy Socks. What started as a mission to find employment turned into a 4,000-SKU business, a national brand, and a movement for inclusion and joy.
They get real about what happens when viral success overwhelms your operations, how they rebuilt from the chaos, and why giving back is baked into their bottom line.
If you’re a footwear retailer, impact-focused entrepreneur, or a business owner who believes values matter, this episode is a must-listen.
What You'll Learn:
→ How they scaled fulfillment from 40 to 1,000+ orders/day
→ Why giving back upfront became core to their growth
→ How they grew a B2B and wholesale arm
→ What they’re building next with Abilities Rising
Guest Info:
Website:https://johnscrazysocks.com
Speaking/Consulting:https://johnandmarkcronin.com
Social:@JohnsCrazySocks
Connect with Pete Mohr:
Website: simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/petemohr
Podcast: thefootwearretailer.com
Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.
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