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
Most entrepreneurs think finance is about numbers—it’s really about decisions. In this episode, Pete Mohr talks with Dorothy Zubel, Co-Founder of The Finance Group, about the power of fractional finance and why clarity in your books directly impacts confidence, growth, and exit value.
Dorothy shares how her team supports businesses with CFO-level insight, KPIs, and financial strategy without the full-time cost. Learn how clean financial records, proper reporting, and strategic forecasting can turn stress into momentum.
You’ll Learn:
→ What fractional finance is and why it matters
→ How to use KPIs to guide smarter decisions
→ The difference between a bookkeeper, controller, and CFO
→ Why clean financials boost your exit valuation
→ How to find and work with the right finance partner
Connect with Dorothy Zubel:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thefinancegroup-global.com
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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The shift starts here.
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