Best Retail Store Optimization Podcasts (2025)

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#366 - 360° Brand Growth: How Premium Brands Crack the UK, Optimize Their Funnel & Scale Profitably 48:37

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Natalia Chappell is the founder of Natalia Chappell & Co, a UK-based consultancy helping luxury and lifestyle brands scale sustainably. Previously, she led marketing for THG's luxury division, working with brands like Coach and Ralph Lauren across price points from hundreds to thousands of pounds. In this episode of DTC Pod, Natalia breaks down wha…

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He Quit Drinking… Then Built a $10M Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand | Joe Chura (MU Classic) 47:26

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#712 When Joe Chura quit drinking during the 75 Hard challenge, he didn’t just transform his health — he found his next business! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Joe shares how that personal decision sparked the launch of Go Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer company built from his garage that’s now on track to hit $10 million in revenue. With a…

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How a Simple "Buy 1, Get 2 Free" Offer Turned into a $30M Eyewear Brand | Jonathan Strauss (MU Classic) 47:53

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#711 What happens when you flip a jet ski, lose a $500 pair of sunglasses, and decide to build a better solution? You create one of the fastest-growing independent eyewear brands in the country! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jon Strauss, founder of Neven Eyewear, shares how that frustrating experience sparked a journey that led to a $30 m…

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Optimizing Google and Facebook Ad Performance in the AI Era | Ryan Burch 45:00

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#710 What happens when AI completely rewrites the rules of Google and Facebook ads — and most businesses don’t even realize it yet? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ryan Burch, founder of the Tobie Group, to break down how Google and Facebook ads are changing in the age of AI. Ryan shares his journey from print advertising to runni…

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He Turned Golf Gloves into a 6-Figure Business?! | Randall Pulfer (MU Classic) 56:03

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#709 What if your next big business idea was hiding in plain sight — like on your golf glove? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we sit down with Randall Pulfer, co-founder of Chipp Golf Co, a company reinventing the golf glove with bold designs and premium materials. Randall shares how he and his college friend went from brainstorming dorm ro…

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From Solo Painter to 6 Crews — How He Did It | Joshua Douglas (MU Classic) 52:44

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#708 From solo painter to full-scale CEO, Josh Douglas has scaled A Painter’s Touch into a thriving multi-service business with six crews and multiple DBAs under one brand. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Josh shares how he transitioned from doing all the work himself to building teams of subcontractors, expanding into services like floor…

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Love Satisfying, Repeatable Work? How Striping Parking Lots Yields Quick Cash Flow | Cinco Winston 45:37

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#707 Want a business that turns fresh asphalt into a “blank canvas” — and pays well for satisfying, repeatable work? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Cinco Winston, founder of Trueline Striping in Central Texas, about how he left a stable construction career, skipped the franchise route, and bootstrapped his own parking lot striping …

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 2) (MU Classic) 46:33

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#706 In part two of our masterclass with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, we shift from customer experience to the operational engine that drives a truly scalable business. Dave reveals how documented systems, strong SOPs, and empowered employees are the foundation of long-term success — not just in laundromats, but in any service-based busin…

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 1) (MU Classic) 49:09

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#705 What if you could build wealth by revitalizing one of the most overlooked industries in America? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, who turned a failing, run-down laundromat into a multimillion-dollar empire by focusing on one key principle: serve your community better than anyone …

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Episode 27: Mastering Customer Feedback 4:30

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Smoke Break - Episode 27: Mastering Customer Feedback Episode Duration: 4:30 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez for the final episode of the customer service series as he reveals how to transform customer feedback from occasional complaints into a strategic business improvement tool. Learn proven techniques from successful store owners who've mastere…

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How to Make YouTube Titles That Go Viral in 2025 l Jake Thomas (MU Classic) 53:19

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#704 Have you ever wondered why some YouTube videos skyrocket while others flop? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel is joined by Jake Thomas, expert YouTube title strategist and founder of Creator Hooks, to break down the psychology behind clickworthy titles and why the right 10 words could literally change your business. He explains the three co…

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Want to Scale Your Business via Franchising? How Diva Dance Grew to 50+ Locations | Jami Stigliano 51:26

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#703 Thinking about turning your passion into a franchise or buying into a proven brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jami Stigliano, founder of Diva Dance — a fun, confidence-building dance concept for adults with 50+ franchise locations across North America. Jami shares how a disappointing dance class in New York City led her…

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AI Is Reshaping the Creator Economy — Will Your Content Business Survive It? | Susie Bulloch 47:05

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#702 What if the future of content creation depends less on algorithms and more on real human connection? In this episode, host Brien Gearin talks with Susie Bulloch — founder of Hey Grill, Hey — about how she grew a $35 WordPress site into a thriving barbecue brand with viral recipes, national retail products, and a deeply loyal community. Susie b…

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How Alex Neist Turned Mouth Tape into $40M in 2 Years | Alex Neist (MU Classic) 57:19

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#701 What if better sleep could change your life — and build a booming business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Alex Neist, former Arena League football quarterback and founder of Hostage Tape — the world’s largest mouth tape brand. Alex shares how poor sleep and snoring nearly derailed his health and marriage… until one life-cha…

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Psychology, Personality, Energy — Try These Unconventional Team Building Strategies | Larry Walshe 53:57

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#700 What if the secret to building an unstoppable creative team has nothing to do with resumes — and everything to do with psychology, personality, and energy? Larry Walshe — founder of the globally renowned Larry Walshe Studios — joins host Brien Gearin to break down how he recruits and builds high-performance teams in the creative industry. Larr…

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Adapt Your Bookkeeping Business to Thrive in the Age of AI | Kate Johnson 35:25

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#699 Bookkeeping might feel like an industry “at risk” in the age of AI — but according to returning guest Kate Johnson, it’s actually positioned for major growth! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Kate shares how the accounting landscape is evolving, why AI-enabled bookkeepers will thrive, and how to ethically use new tools to speed up wor…

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He Buys Land Sight Unseen — And Profits Big | Seth Williams (MU Classic) 56:03

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#698 What if your next big real estate win didn’t involve tenants, renovations, or even seeing the property in person? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Seth Williams, founder of REtipster.com, who reveals how he built a thriving business flipping vacant land — often sight unseen. Seth shares the exact strategies he used to …

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Attract, Train, and Retain a High-Performing Team in Any Industry | Samantha Irwin 42:20

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#697 Want to build a team that sticks with you, performs at a high level, and actually loves coming to work? Samantha Irwin — owner of Kaizen Coaching and Consulting and longtime friend of the show — returns for a deep dive into the art and science of employee retention! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, she shares her journey from middle-sch…

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The AI Hack That Helps You Buy a Business in 2025 | Nik Hulewsky (MU Classic) 48:19

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#696 What if you could tap into an AI-powered business coach — one that’s available 24/7, never forgets a conversation, and helps you find, evaluate, and negotiate your next business acquisition? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, serial entrepreneur and podcast host Nik Hulewsky returns to the show to break down how he’s leveraging AI to find…

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Episode 26: Making the Most of Mystery Shopping 4:35

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Smoke Break - Episode 26: Making the Most of Mystery Shopping Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how to transform mystery shopping from a "gotcha" program into a powerful customer service improvement tool. Learn proven strategies from successful store owners who've used mystery shopping to recognize excellence, ident…

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She Outsourced Everything… and Still Made Bank Selling Sweatshirts on Etsy | Christina Umerez (MU Classic) 52:58

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#695 What if your creative side hustle could fund your freedom and run itself while you explore the world? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Christina Umerez, a digital nomad who built a successful Etsy print-on-demand business that now supports her travel-filled lifestyle. Christina shares how she went from custom pet portr…

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How to Kill It in the Restaurant Business | Ryan Gromfin (MU Classic) 53:40

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#694 If you think a busy restaurant automatically means a profitable one — think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Gromfin, aka The Restaurant Boss, who pulls back the curtain on the flawed traditional restaurant business model. From his early days as a 15-year-old working in a five-star kitchen to building and …

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365 - From Clicks to Bricks: How Digitally Native Brands Go Massive in Retail 58:57

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Martin Forde is the co-founder and partner at Highline Brands, a retail brokerage built for modern CPG and emerging brands. As the first sales hire at Dr. Squatch, he helped lead the brand's Walmart launch—which did over $50M in year one and set the foundation for a $1.5B exit to Unilever. In this episode of DTC Pod, Martin shares the full playbook…

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How to Start a Gutter Installation, Repair, and Cleaning Business That Wows Customers | Aleks Krylov 43:26

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#693 How did a Wall Street finance pro turn a simple gutter repair problem into New Jersey’s only white-glove gutter service? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Aleks Krylov, founder of Stern Gutters, to break down how to start a profitable gutter installation, repair, and cleaning business. Aleks shares his journey from Wall Street …

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Leverage Your Brain's "Operating System" to Ensure Success in Life and Business | John Assaraf 48:19

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#692 Unlock the science behind your success with this fascinating deep-dive into how your brain drives every result you create! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with behavioral neuroscience expert and bestselling author John Assaraf, who shares how understanding the brain’s “operating system” transformed his life from troubled teen to…

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Can One Guy Disrupt the Way We Learn? How Chad Fife, Founder of Revy School, Teaches Marketing, Sales, and Client Success Using Mentorship and Simulation | Chad Fife (MU Classic) 42:24

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#691 What if you could launch a global education platform, inspire students across continents, and reinvent your career — all at once? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we’re joined by Chad Fife, founder of Revy School, an online education platform that teaches marketing, sales, and client success through real-world simulations and mentorship…

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Launching a Customer-First Merch Company with No Industry Experience | Ethan Dowie 43:17

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#690 Ready for a masterclass in grit, customer service, and unconventional scaling — all from a founder who built a booming merch company from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, who went from making 400+ cold calls with zero traction to landing Zappos as one of his very first clients. E…

Retail Store Optimization Podcasts

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Smoke Break - Store Owners

Mike Hernandez

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YDISTRI: Retail Unboxed

YDISTRI

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DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are Built

Ramon Berrios, Blaine Bolus

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Millionaire University

Millionaire University

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#366 - 360° Brand Growth: How Premium Brands Crack the UK, Optimize Their Funnel & Scale Profitably 48:37

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He Quit Drinking… Then Built a $10M Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand | Joe Chura (MU Classic) 47:26

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How a Simple "Buy 1, Get 2 Free" Offer Turned into a $30M Eyewear Brand | Jonathan Strauss (MU Classic) 47:53

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Optimizing Google and Facebook Ad Performance in the AI Era | Ryan Burch 45:00

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He Turned Golf Gloves into a 6-Figure Business?! | Randall Pulfer (MU Classic) 56:03

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From Solo Painter to 6 Crews — How He Did It | Joshua Douglas (MU Classic) 52:44

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Love Satisfying, Repeatable Work? How Striping Parking Lots Yields Quick Cash Flow | Cinco Winston 45:37

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 2) (MU Classic) 46:33

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 1) (MU Classic) 49:09

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Episode 27: Mastering Customer Feedback 4:30

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How to Make YouTube Titles That Go Viral in 2025 l Jake Thomas (MU Classic) 53:19

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Want to Scale Your Business via Franchising? How Diva Dance Grew to 50+ Locations | Jami Stigliano 51:26

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AI Is Reshaping the Creator Economy — Will Your Content Business Survive It? | Susie Bulloch 47:05

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How Alex Neist Turned Mouth Tape into $40M in 2 Years | Alex Neist (MU Classic) 57:19

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Psychology, Personality, Energy — Try These Unconventional Team Building Strategies | Larry Walshe 53:57

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Adapt Your Bookkeeping Business to Thrive in the Age of AI | Kate Johnson 35:25

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He Buys Land Sight Unseen — And Profits Big | Seth Williams (MU Classic) 56:03

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Attract, Train, and Retain a High-Performing Team in Any Industry | Samantha Irwin 42:20

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The AI Hack That Helps You Buy a Business in 2025 | Nik Hulewsky (MU Classic) 48:19

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Episode 26: Making the Most of Mystery Shopping 4:35

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She Outsourced Everything… and Still Made Bank Selling Sweatshirts on Etsy | Christina Umerez (MU Classic) 52:58

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How to Kill It in the Restaurant Business | Ryan Gromfin (MU Classic) 53:40

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365 - From Clicks to Bricks: How Digitally Native Brands Go Massive in Retail 58:57

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How to Start a Gutter Installation, Repair, and Cleaning Business That Wows Customers | Aleks Krylov 43:26

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Leverage Your Brain's "Operating System" to Ensure Success in Life and Business | John Assaraf 48:19

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Can One Guy Disrupt the Way We Learn? How Chad Fife, Founder of Revy School, Teaches Marketing, Sales, and Client Success Using Mentorship and Simulation | Chad Fife (MU Classic) 42:24

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Launching a Customer-First Merch Company with No Industry Experience | Ethan Dowie 43:17