Tired of work creeping into every open space? In this episode, I share how planning your life before your to-do list can reduce burnout, increase clarity, and help you run your business on your terms. Learn how to reverse engineer your week, make space for joy, and use your planner to lighten your mental load—not add to it.

👉 Website & Mastermind Group: savvyshopkeeper.com
📲 Instagram: @savvyshopkeeper
Planner: savvyshopkeeper.com/planner

In this episode, I’m diving into a concept that’s shifted the way I make decisions in my business—and how quickly I take action: The Speed Bar.

If fear, overthinking, or “what if” spirals tend to keep you stuck, this one’s for you. I’ll share what the speed bar is, how mine has evolved over the years, and why increasing yours can completely change the momentum in your business.

Plus, I’ll walk you through the real cost of a slow speed bar, how to tell if fear is running the show, and what small steps you can take to start making bolder, faster decisions as a store owner.

Let’s move through the fear and get you unstuck. Visit the shownotes for this episode.

Kathy Cruz is an Independent Retail Coach who helps store owners work smarter, profit more, and grow their brick and mortar businesses. Connect with Kathy and learn more here:

Website & Mastermind Group: Savvy Shopkeeper
Instagram: @savvyshopkeeper

In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from paying myself minimum wage to setting—and hitting—a real CEO-level salary. If you’re a store owner who wants to make more and work smarter, this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through how to set a salary goal, calculate the revenue needed to support it, and start delegating tasks so you can focus on growing your business.

Plus, we’ll talk about the revenue cap solo store owners hit and why hiring a store lead is a game-changer once you hit $350K+ in annual revenue.

Ready to step into your leadership role? Let’s do this. Visit the shownotes for this episode and grab the free CEO Pay Workbook that goes with this episode at: www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode252

Kathy Cruz is an Independent Retail Coach who helps store owners work smarter, profit more, and grow their brick and mortar businesses. Connect with Kathy and learn more here:

Website & Mastermind Group: Savvy Shopkeeper
Instagram: @savvyshopkeeper