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A Work To Do

Penny Walker

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We each have a work to do, something that calls to us. Discovering what that is and then doing it can be a lifelong pursuit. I am Penny Walker, Certified Life Coach and Certified Body Code Practitioner, wife, mother and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I love learning, seeing the connections and sharing them with anyone who will listen. I especially love helping people succeed. If you are ready for a journey of discovery and growth, you have come to the right place.
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Welcome to the Resilient Retail Game Plan - a small business podcast with me, independent UK-based small business and retail expert Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club. A podcast for anyone wanting to start, grow, or scale a profitable small business. Aimed at independent retailers, e-commerce brands, indie sellers, online shops, independent boutiques, shopkeepers, brands and makers. The Resilient Retail Game Plan is a small business podcast dedicated to one thing - breakin ...
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Today, I’m joined by luxury knitwear designer Genevieve Sweeney, who’s been part of both our Retail By Design mastermind and the Stock Doctors programme. In this conversation, she shares how those programmes helped her move a long-held idea into action, which was bringing part of her production in-house after nearly a decade in business. It’s a shi…
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Join my Free Webinar - Scale To 7 Figures Without The Overwhelm on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at 10am UK time. Discover proven strategies that help you grow your business sustainably and profitably. ------- In this episode, I’m breaking down a hard truth for product-based business owners: What got you here, won’t get you there. If you're a retailer …
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How do you go from zero to over a thousand stockists in under two years? That is exactly what we are talking about today. I am joined by Andrew Kemp, co-founder of Bare Kind and Candid Founders, a YouTube channel helping businesses grow through wholesale. Bare Kind is not your average sock company. They sell socks that save animals, supporting 40 d…
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Grab your essential FREE guide - How to clear excess stock without damaging your brand. ----- For small businesses, every customer counts. But how do you turn a one-time buyer into a loyal customer? It’s not just in having great products, but it’s in your emails. Today, I’m joined by Hannah Spicer, an email marketing strategist who knows what it ta…
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Signup for the Must-Attend Summit for Small Product Businesses - its FREE and designed for YOUR business! ---- What if I told you that in just two days, you could completely transform the way you run your retail business? After working with countless retailers, I know one thing for sure—the right strategies can make all the difference. And that’s e…
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When life gets crazy and the unexpected happens, we tend to want to sped up. Today we are talking about slowing down and focusing on what matters most. I share a quote from Dieter Uchtdort in this episode. If you want to read or listen or watch the entire talk this quote was taken from, you can find it here: Of Things That Matter Most…
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Unleash your sales potential in 2025 with a tailor-made retail sales plan! Join the 5-day challenge - 10th - 14th February 2025 inside the Resilient Retail Club Membership! ------- Do you have a plan for the year? If not, you're not alone. A lot of planning-your-year advice out there is geared toward service businesses that often suggest December a…
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Grab your essential FREE guide - How to clear excess stock without damaging your brand. ----- How does your mindset affect your sales? That’s what we’ll unpack in today’s episode with Sophie French. She’s a mindset coach and healer who works with women in business to overcome self-doubt and reach their full potential. In this episode, we dive into …
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Grab your essential FREE guide - How to clear excess stock without damaging your brand. ----- With Christmas behind us, you might think the big seasonal event of the year is over, and it’s back to business as usual. But today, I want to shine a light on the many seasonal opportunities throughout the year that can help you create excitement and driv…
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Grab your essential FREE guide - How to clear excess stock without damaging your brand. ----- Can success be learned, or is it something you’re born with? That’s the big question we’re exploring today. I’m so excited to welcome back to the podcast, Annabel Gonifas, a coach who specialises in mindset. Annabel brings her wealth of expertise to today’…
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Grab your essential FREE guide - How to clear excess stock without damaging your brand. ----- Turning a passion project into a recognized brand isn’t easy. But Jamie Watkins of Divine Savages is here to share how they did it, including how they used PR and great imagery to stand out. Divine Savages is a bold and innovative interiors brand known for…
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