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The Coronavirus and the Independent Retailer Podcast

Author: ROBERT NEGEN

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In what retail expert Bob Negen hopes will be the shortest-lived podcast in history, he discusses news about the coronavirus, strategies to navigate the disruption and support for independent retailers dealing with the fallout of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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It is going to end!  Retail expert Bob Negen talks about focusing on the fundamentals and preparing for the end of the coronavirus pandemic in episode 17 of the Coronavirus and Independent Retailers Podcast. If you would like to listen to the podcast live, join us weekdays at 9:30 am EST on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining/ If you are an independent retailer and want to join the discussion, please come join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhizBangTraining/ For more information, please visit us at https://whizbangtraining.com/
You can watch every episode and more on our website:  https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media! FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Retail Expert Bob Negen takes a look back to the start of the pandemic and remembers the important lessons we have all learned so far.    Tune in tomorrow on Facebook for the final episode of the Coronavirus and The Independent Retailer Podcast.   We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!   FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining  Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/  Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
"Everybody's talking at me I don't hear a word they're saying Only the echoes of my mind" ~ Fred Neil   We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Now is the time to shift gears and get on fire for what's next!  In episode 51, retail expert Bob Negen discusses pulling away from the competition as retail starts to open back up.   We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!   FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/  Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media! FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Be prepared for the unexpected, and don't forget to take care of yourself.  In episode 49, retail expert Bob Negen discusses what may be the "New Normal", and preparing yourself, even when it's hard, for the long haul.     We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus  We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Retail Expert Bob Negen recaps some highlights from the live Community Forum and discusses some thoughts on staying safe as you begin to re-open your retail store. We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media! FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Don't think about it...just do it: Important lessons from Grandpa Nibbelink.
Today Bob tackles a tough question facing retailers everywhere? He gives his take on what the right way to approach your decision is and how to go about enforcing whatever policy you decide on. We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media! FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Want to listen live?  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining
In episode 42, retail expert Bob Negen discusses the unknown, being OK with uncertainty, and embracing the long game.  We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining  Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/  Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Each day gives us the opportunity to be present. Let go of the past and what things used to be like, let go of the future and what you imagine it could be like... Work in the present day, the current circumstances.
Creating a business where everyone clearly understands their role is the key to having a business that runs well, has little drama, and gives the owner peace of mind.  In today's episode, Bob explores the Retail Accountability Blueprint, a framework for getting this done.   We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining  Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/  Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Instead of hoping this epidemic situation will quickly end, we instead have to focus on creating a new normal. Business will be different for the foreseeable future - how are you going to react? How will you adjust, adapt, and advance into the new future? There's much to be hopeful about, but there's no avoiding the fact that many things must change. We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media! FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Marketing your retail business is changing from the goal of driving people into a store to giving customers many options to buy.  In this episode Bob Negen explores this shift and how it affects marketing Mothers Day during a pandemic. We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus We'd love to connect with you on Social Media! FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining Instagram: @whizbangtraining LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
Retail is going to change, that much is inevitable. But what isn't going to change is how important selling is to the success of your store. In fact, it's going to be even MORE important going forward that your selling skills are excellent, because every customer is going to be extremely valuable.     We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining  Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/ Twitter: @WhizBang
Even the most positive business person can have a day that goes sideways. Every store owner has customers get under their skin, an employee that disappoints, family members who make you crazy. It's OK. Give yourself a break and feel what you feel. Then use a strategy touted by mindfulness masters... and begin again.  Begin again to feel positive and productive. Begin again to believe in serving your customers. Begin again to have fun and feel happy in your store... And when another bad day comes around, that's ok. Just begin again.
This pandemic has certainly been showing people's true colors, and sometimes these true colors aren't pretty. Today Bob dives into why people are acting the way that they are, and how you can "de-emotionalize" the reactions you're getting.    We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining  Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/  Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
One of the unavoidable aspects of this pandemic is an enormous amount of emotion, from your customers, from your employees, and in yourself. As you start to think about reopening your store, you’ll likely be on the receiving end of some strong emotion. Today Bob talks about how you can communicate effectively with your customers, and why being extra communicative is especially important during this pandemic.   We've consolidated all of our coronavirus related content on our website! https://whizbangtraining.com/coronavirus   We'd love to connect with you on Social Media!  FB: www.facebook.com/WhizBangTraining  Instagram: @whizbangtraining  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/whizbang-training/  Twitter: @WhizBangTrain
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