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
Podcast Insights
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
Pete Mohr welcomes Dane from Management One for a no-nonsense conversation about one of the most critical and misunderstood aspects of retail: inventory. They explore the difference between inventory management and inventory planning, why open-to-buy isn’t outdated, and how retailers can use data to stop guessing and start profiting—even in uncertain times.
What You’ll Learn:
→ Why slashing expenses won’t save your store
→ The real cost of dead inventory (and what to do about it)
→ How open-to-buy forecasting gives you control
→ The mistake of underbuying when business slows
→ Why now is the time to double down on your best categories
Guest Info:
Dane from Management One
Website: https://www.management-one.com
Instagram: @m1retailexperts
Email:[email protected]
Host Info:
Pete Mohr | Simplifying Entrepreneurship
Website:https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com
Instagram: @petemohr_coach
Email: [email protected]
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