308. Hospitality is the Product in Brick-and-Mortar Retail with Guest Expert Chris Deferio
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Wendy Batten discusses the importance of hospitality as a core product in brick-and-mortar retail with guest Chris Deferio.
With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ Episode Overview Struggling shop owners aren't struggling because they need more tools. Perhaps they are struggling because they've moved away from what actually matters for success in retail. In this conversation, I sit down with Chris Deferio of the Keys to the Shop podcast to talk about what really drives success in brick-and-mortar businesses today: the role of hospitality, leadership, and being intentional with training your team. We also talk about how seemingly small decisions can shape the long-term health of a business. Chris shares what he's learned from decades in coffee, from working behind the bar to consulting with shop owners, and how those lessons apply beyond coffee. If you've been feeling pulled toward change in your business, this episode is a grounding reminder of what actually creates loyalty, consistency, and growth in retail. Our Key Topics Chris's journey from barista to consultant and podcast host Why hospitality should be treated as the core product in brick-and-mortar The balance between systems, data, and human connection Hiring and training with intention, starting from values…
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