{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Visibility Podcast","title":"From Broke to Boutique Retail Boss: A Conversation with Sarah Kowal","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1522,"description":"In this episode of the Brick and Mortar Visibility Podcast, we’re stepping beyond the studio and into the world of boutique retail. Whether you're running a Pilates, yoga, or music studio—or any class-based business—there’s a good chance you’re also selling something on the side. From merch to gear, retail is a powerful revenue stream, and it’s time we treat it like one.Our guest, Sarah Kowal, knows this firsthand. She went from broke to building two thriving businesses and now mentors and markets for retail brands nationwide. Sarah shares her real-talk wisdom on marketing for small businesses, particularly those running brick-and-mortar or boutique retail operations.Plus, we kick off the episode with a quick check-in about Profit First—because it’s Q3, and if you’re following the method, it’s time to take that 50% profit and celebrate your progress!Tune in to hear:Why boutique retail deserves a real marketing strategySimple shifts to increase your retail salesHow to think like a retailer inside your service-based bizA dose of inspiration from Sarah’s journey and hard-won lessons🎧 Press play to learn how to make your boutique retail space more profitable—without the overwhelm.More about our guest: An entrepreneur, Sarah Kowal went from broke-a$$ to owning two successful businesses. She has spoken at numerous business forums (various chambers of commerce, the MN Retailers Association, other business groups, and as a mentor with Twin Cities SCORE) and serves as a judge, mentor, and marketer for business pitch competitions. She has made a difference for thousands of entrepreneurs. Her startup, WeatherVane Creamery, was recognized by the American Cheese Society for its innovation in dairy retail. She hustled to generate funding from over 70 private individuals, pitched to Howard Shultz of Starbucks (and over 10,000 Starbucks shareholders!), and generated a ton of media coverage, including FOX Morning News. Currently, she is the Founder and Master Biz Hacker of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uWDx2ekKgkEw3Mlfoj_Y-y_HX_mZX3xtwFLINp7dUl4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzk5/NTVmZGZhN2RmZWI5/NWFlMmEyNmI3ZjM1/ZjA0OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}