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 Terry Schalow, Executive Director of the Running Industry Association (RIA), to explore how independent run specialty stores continue to grow—even amid inflation, tariffs, and supply chain uncertainty.
Terry shares the three pillars of RIA's support strategy:
→ Elevating retailers through tools like freight savings and product data systems
→ Strengthening the channel through collaboration and peer groups
→ Attracting new customers by helping stores build diverse, connected communities
They also cover:
→ What defines a true run specialty store
→ Why the run channel has never seen negative growth in 25 years
→ How stores can prepare for the impact of upcoming tariff increases
→ Why community and communication are more important than ever in retail
Whether you're a footwear retailer or a specialty store owner, this episode offers real-world tactics to improve margins, increase connection, and survive in a changing landscape.
Learn more about the Running Industry Association:https://runningindustry.org
Contact Terry:[email protected]
Connect with Host Pete Mohr:
Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Podcast: https://www.thefootwearretailer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/
The Footwear Alliance—a mastermind group for independent footwear retailers who want to accelerate growth, build long-term value, and lead with more clarity and confidence.
Enrollment is now open, a small group for just 6 to 10 retailers—to allow for deeper collaboration, real support, and tailored guidance.
Book a free call now at speaktopete.com
Running your business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.
The 10 Laws for Moving from Operator to Owner is a free downloadable guide to help you systemize your operations, empower your team, and actually enjoy the business you’ve worked so hard to build.
Grab your free copy now at simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/laws.
The shift starts here.
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