Store Leadership
Maya Thompson
Former VP of Stores, now advising high-growth lifestyle brands on field leadership.
Practical guidance for retail owners who want better execution, tighter labor control, and calmer operations.
Built on decades of real retail leadership — not theory, courses, or hype.
Mentors in Retail is your go-to resource for mastering the retail industry. Whether you’re a store manager, , or retail professional looking to level up, we provide expert insights, proven strategies, and real-world advice to help you thrive. Learn from seasoned leaders, gain actionable knowledge, and take your retail career or business to the next level. Let’s grow together! your go-to resource for mastering the retail industry.
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Retail wisdom, straight from the floor
Listen to the leaders reshaping modern retail.
Discover sharp, practical podcast conversations with operators, founders, merchants, brand builders, and store leaders moving the retail industry forward.
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Retail operators
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Meet the retail leaders behind the mic.
Hear from operators, founders, strategists, and customer experience leaders sharing practical lessons from the front lines of modern retail.
Retail Strategy
Marcus Bennett
Retail strategist focused on merchandising discipline, pricing clarity, and brand trust.
Founder Stories
Elena Park
Founder and operator sharing hard-won lessons from scaling a neighborhood concept nationally.
Customer Experience
Jordan Ellis
Customer experience leader helping teams turn service standards into daily habits.