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261. How to Motivate Your Retail Team (and Keep Them Engaged) During the Holidays
As the holiday rush approaches, your team's energy can make or break the customer experience. In this episode, Kathy shares what she noticed during her travels in 2025—how disengagement shows up in stores—and why connection matters more than ever in Q4. Learn what real engagement looks like, why it drives sales, and how to model it as the leader. Plus, a quick discussion on whether "secret shoppers" help or hurt team morale.
For show notes, including links to the documentary and resources I mentioned in this episode, visit www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode261
Kathy Cruz is an Independent Retail…
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