by Inah Mallare | Apr 15, 2025 | FRP
If you’ve been pouring money into ads, social posts, and email blasts—yet still watching your foot traffic dip—you’re not alone. Independent retailers everywhere are feeling the pressure. But what if the problem isn’t your budget… it’s your approach? In the latest...
by Inah Mallare | Apr 9, 2025 | Pete's Blog, Podcast
Starting and scaling a business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about intentionality. Dr. James Bryant’s journey from a secure corporate career to building Engineer Your Success is a testament to the power of focus, discipline, and leading with purpose. In this...
by Inah Mallare | Apr 2, 2025 | FRP
Why Most Shoe Store Owners Are Too Busy to See the Bigger Picture (and What to Do About It) If you’re like most independent footwear retailers, you’re knee-deep in the day-to-day—helping customers, managing inventory, working the floor, dealing with vendors. And while...
by Inah Mallare | Mar 25, 2025 | Pete's Blog, Podcast
Starting a business often feels like juggling a thousand tasks- especially when you’re trying to balance work with family life. For Nick and Heather, founders of Old Delhi Music and Bhava Harmoniums, it was a journey of turning passion into a sustainable...
by Inah Mallare | Mar 19, 2025 | FRP
Success in business isn’t just about making sales—it’s about vision, leadership, and adaptability. This is the story of a third-generation family business that transformed from a local footwear retailer into a thriving multi-location enterprise. The key? Smart...
