You're here because you're looking for retail success.

You‘re on the verge but you need that one tool that will push you over the hump. Mistakes? You’ve made enough to know you don’t want to make any more.

You’re looking for your success. You’re just not sure where to find it.

That’s where I come in.

• I can teach you simple tools to turn your marketing into an asset instead of an expense. 
• I can teach you how to hire and train the best and brightest staff. 
• I can teach you how to unlock the hidden profits in your pricing that will increase sales and profits at the same time
• I can teach you clear-cut methods to make your merchandise displays move more goods.
• I can teach you tried-and-true systems to increase your cash flow. 

As the president and owner of one of the 25 Best Independent Stores in America, I’ve already made my share of mistakes and learned greatly from the mistakes of others.

If you want success for your business, start with the Freebies. You’ll find some tools you can implement right away to make an immediate impact on your bottom line.

Then become a follower of the Phil’s Forum Blog. You’ll get thought-provoking articles each week designed to help you grow your business.

If that’s not enough, invite me to your next gathering. There is nothing quite as energizing as having someone who has walked the walk sharing his stories, insights and experiences. Your group will be buzzing with ideas.

Your success is the goal. I already have a successful retail business. My purpose is to help you get there, too.

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There are four elements to your success in retail:

Great Products – having the right products in the right amounts merchandised the right way at the right prices to make your customers happy and make the registers sing.

Great Customer Service – providing a top notch experience for your customers through a fabulous, well-trained, friendly and caring staff with customer-friendly services and attitude.

Great Marketing – getting the word out about your business in a consistent and well-planned manner with a powerful message that connects deeply and drives traffic through the doors

Great Financials – knowing where your money is and what it is doing to help you succeed

The problem is that you have to make a lot of mistakes before you become an expert in any one of these areas. 

Rare is the independent retailer who is strong in all four categories. 
Few have mastered even three. 
Most independent retail owners are strong in only one or two.
All think they know more than they do (except those of you exceptionally smart enough to know better.)

Which are you?

Me? I’m one of the Few.  No, I can’t help you with your financials. Not my thing. But if you’re looking for a resource to help you understand Marketing, Inventory Management (including Pricing & Profit), and Staff Training, I can help.