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In This Episode
- Josh Orr / Capital Commerce CEO: FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM
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Episode Summary
If you’re feeling the retail pressure in 2025, you’re not alone.
In this episode, Josh breaks down what’s really going on in the retail industry—yes, store closures are up and foot traffic is down—but he’s not here to scare you. He’s here to help you take control.
Josh shares the balanced mindset retailers need to thrive during uncertain times, plus a 5-step framework you can use right now to identify problems, audit the basics, optimize your strategy, and grow your online sales even in a tough market.
This is a tactical, no-fluff episode packed with encouragement and next steps. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building real momentum, don’t miss this one. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why 2025 is being compared to the last retail crisis—and what that really means
- The two dangerous mindsets retailers fall into (and what to do instead)
- How to identify the actual problem when sales are down
- A simple way to audit your traffic, site conversion, and email strategy
- Josh’s 5-step process to get back on track and start thriving again
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