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The Footwear Retailer

Pete Mohr

22 episodes

4 weeks ago

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...

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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...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/22)

The Footwear Retailer

Financial Clarity That Builds Real Business Value with Dorothy Zubel

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...

4 weeks ago

33 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Graceful Goodbyes: Releasing Key Team Members

Letting go of a longtime team member is one of the toughest leadership challenges a business owner will ever face. In this episode, Pete Mohr explains why misalignment happens, how to recognize it, and the respectful steps you can take to transition employees without breaking culture or trust. You’ll discover a 5-step framework for releasing employees gracefully: → Acknowledge misalignment → Communicate with honesty and empathy → Offer support during the transition → P...

1 month ago

6 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Smarter Systems, Better Stores: Leveraging AI & Automation with Daniel Tadros

In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with Daniel Tadros of 360 Retail Management to explore how independent footwear retailers can leverage automation, AI, and smart systems to save time, reduce costs, and boost profits. Daniel shares how his team helps retailers streamline operations through POS integration, automated product uploads, improved online listings, and outsourced back-office tasks — all while maintaining full control. They also cover overcoming fe...

2 months ago

34 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Pickleball Boom: What Retailers Must Know with Steven Greenstein of PB5Star

Pickleball isn't just a sport anymore—it's a retail movement. In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with Steven Greenstein, VP at PB5Star, to discuss how their biomechanics-first approach to footwear is turning heads—and turning inventory. You’ll hear how PB5Star grew from concept to sellout, what makes their court shoe different from rebranded tennis models, and why their success is tied to deep retailer support and community activation. Whether you run a comfort store, a running shop, or a s...

2 months ago

27 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Spreading Happiness Through Socks: A Social Enterprise That Scales with Heart Guests

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 ent...

3 months ago

32 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Designing for Success: How Smart Retail Environments Boost Footwear Sales with Lyn Falk

What makes a customer want to stay, browse—and buy? In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with retail strategist Lyn Falk of RetailWorks to talk about the psychology behind great store design. With over 30 years of experience helping independent retailers create high-converting spaces, Lyn shares what actually works when it comes to layout, signage, lighting, scent, and customer flow. Whether you're opening a new location or just need a fresh perspective, thi...

3 months ago

38 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

NextGen Footwear: Legacy, Leadership & Looking Ahead

What happens when the next generation returns to the family shoe store — not just to help, but to lead? In this episode, Pete Mohr is joined by Abba Carmichael (Abba Dabba’s), Jake Humphreys (Humphreys Bootery), and Keegan Keel (K&D Shoes) — three independent retailers shaping the future of footwear. They get honest about: → Why they left the business — and what brought them back → Challenges of stepping into leadership while earning team trust → How they’re balan...

4 months ago

50 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

What Shoe Retailers Need to Measure (But Don’t)

If you’re tired of flying blind in your business, this episode is your cheat code. Pete Mohr is joined by Dan Holman—retail coach, POS expert, and founder of Retail by CRS—for a no-fluff conversation about the metrics, tools, and systems that independent retailers need to grow. From breaking down what your POS system should really be doing, to tracking the few numbers that move the needle, this episode gives you actionable insights you can apply today. Learn: → How to know if your inven...

4 months ago

52 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Uniting the Independent: Navigating Retail Challenges with Terry Schalow of the RIA

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 n...

5 months ago

31 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

From Family Legacy to Modern Retail: The Kunitz Shoes Story

In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr sits down with siblings and second-generation owners Morgan and Everett Kunitz of Kunitz Shoes—a proudly independent retailer that’s scaled with intention, weathered challenges, and built a private label brand that speaks directly to their Edmonton customers. From navigating family succession to building out a highly functional eCommerce platform and crossing oceans to source custom-designed footwear, this episode offers a raw, hones...

5 months ago

46 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Turning Excess Inventory into Cash Flow: Smart Strategies for Footwear Retailers with Melodie van der Baan

In this episode, Melodie van der Baan, co-founder of MaxRetail, dives deep into one of retail’s most persistent challenges: excess inventory. Rather than starting with her background, Pete will immediately lead with a thought-provoking question to set the stage for a conversation packed with actionable insights. Listeners will walk away with: ✅ A better understanding of how excess inventory impacts their business. ✅ Practical strategies to efficiently manage and liquidate stock. ✅ Clear in...

6 months ago

28 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Mastering Inventory & Cash Flow: Retail Success Strategies with Dane Cohen

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) ...

6 months ago

38 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

How Footwear Stores Can Become Five-Mile Famous with Kody Fitzjerrells

Want more customers walking through your door? This episode is a masterclass in marketing for independent shoe store owners. Pete is joined by Kody Fitzjerrells, founder of Omni Digital Group, to unpack the biggest marketing mistakes retailers make—and how to fix them. 💬 You’ll hear about: → The "Five-Mile Famous" strategy that puts your store in front of the right people → What most retailers get wrong about Meta ads → Why 59% of your customers only shop with you once → How to use your cu...

7 months ago

40 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

What Makes a Shoe Store Sellable? The Metrics That Matter with Alan Miklofsky

In this powerful conversation, Pete Mohr sits down with industry legend Alan Miklofsky to unpack the real reasons some footwear retailers thrive—and others close their doors too soon. From building a business that's not dependent on you, to understanding KPIs, valuation, and exit readiness, this episode offers essential strategies for every independent shoe store owner. 💬 Topics Covered: → How to calculate seller discretionary earnings → What KPIs matter most in footwear retail ...

7 months ago

45 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Forging Bonds and Fueling Progress: Leadership Insights from Josh Habre

Struggling to grow your footwear retail business without getting overwhelmed? Josh Habre shares how he expanded from 6 to 15 stores, mastered acquisitions over openings, and built a leadership structure that fuels success. Learn how to apply EOS systems, decision-making frameworks, and succession planning to your business—whether you're a single-store retailer or managing multiple locations. 💡 Key Takeaways: → How to scale a retail business the smart way → Why acquiring existing s...

7 months ago

43 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Growing Your Retail Roots: Social Media Strategies with Crystal Vilkaitis

Independent retailers struggle with declining foot traffic, social media overwhelm, and marketing fatigue. But what if there was a way to turn things around? In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with social media expert Crystal Vilkaitis to uncover strategies that help retailers grow their business, connect with customers, and increase sales. What You'll Learn: → The best ways to use social media to attract loyal customers → How to get your customers to post about your store → Why paid advert...

8 months ago

44 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Crafting Your Competitive Edge: The NSRA Blueprint for Footwear Retailers

Are you a footwear retailer looking for expert mentorship, networking opportunities, and business growth strategies? In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with Mark Denkler, President of the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA), to discuss how independent retailers can access exclusive industry resources to grow and future-proof their businesses. Learn how to: → Connect with a powerful retail network that helps you succeed → Overcome common business challenges in the footwear industry →...

8 months ago

42 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Crafting Your Perfect Workday: The Best Job Blueprint for Footwear Retailers

Do you ever feel drained at work or stuck in a routine that doesn’t align with your strengths? It doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr introduces the Best Job Blueprint, a strategic tool designed to help you align your work with your strengths, passions, and goals. Learn how to: → Define your dream role and ideal workday. → Align your tasks with what energizes you. → Identify and reduce draining tasks. → Empower your team to take on responsi...

9 months ago

19 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

Delivering the Perfect Purchase: Sales Success with Bob Negen

In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr welcomes retail expert Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training. They discuss how independent retailers can thrive by creating a customer-first culture, mastering sales techniques, and providing exceptional experiences that keep customers coming back. Bob shares his “Perfect Purchase” framework and insights from his decades of retail expertise.Key Takeaways:• How to implement a sales-focused culture that prioritizes care and experience...

9 months ago

46 minutes

The Footwear Retailer

The Business Value Blueprint: Mastering the 6 Ps of Retail Success

What is your business worth? For many footwear retailers, the answer isn’t clear. In this episode of The Footwear Retailer Podcast, Pete Mohr introduces the Business Value Blueprint, a practical framework to align your operations, grow profitably, and build a legacy. Discover the 6 Ps of Retail Success—Promise, Product, Process, People, Promotion, and Profit—and how they connect with the CMA Leadership Core of communication, management, and accountability.Key Topics Covered:• Why top-line gro...

9 months ago

20 minutes