#047: Empowering 100 Retailers past $1M with Sustainable Growth

15/09/2025 19 min Episodio 47
#047: Empowering 100 Retailers past $1M with Sustainable Growth

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Episode Synopsis

How do you create a thriving business that fuels freedom, impact, and legacy?
In this inspiring episode, Cathy Donovan Wagner shares RETAILMavens’ bold new declaration: helping 100 independent store owners reach $1M in sustainable, profitable growth.
She opens up about her own journey of subtracting the chaos, embracing a decision framework, and re-engineering RETAILMavens to reflect freedom, leadership, and transformation. Cathy also reveals new tools, trainings, and experiences designed to help store owners cut through the noise and grow beyond the grind.
This episode will challenge you to declare your own audacious goal and step boldly into empowered leadership.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why declaring bold goals is key to transformation and sustainable growth
How subtraction (not addition) creates focus and clarity in business
Why hope and leadership are essential to thriving beyond $1M

Key Takeaways:

[04:11] Building a Decision Framework That Cuts the Chaos
[07:26] How RETAILMavens Re-Engineered for Freedom + Impact
[12:00] Bold Progress and Audacious Goals for the Future
[17:20] Why Community + Connection Are the Heart of Retail

Resources & Links

Ready to lead your store past $1M with confidence? Apply for your free Gameplan Call, where we’ll identify your growth opportunities and map out the most profitable next steps to elevate your visibility, attract the right customers, and scale with confidence.
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how our top clients grow profit without burning out? Our free training, Beyond Busy: 3 Shifts to Reclaim Your Time and Boost Store Income, walks you through the exact Profit Roadmap we use in our Profit Club, focusing on your role as CEO, CIO, and CFO to grow a business that’s both profitable and sustainable.
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Your Millie Moment 

Write down your audacious goal for your store.
Ask yourself: What can I subtract to make space for it?
Take one small action this week to move toward that goal.


Simple, clear steps but powerful enough to start re-engineering your business into one that grows sustainably and supports the life you want.
💚 Remember: Sustainable growth isn’t just about profit, it’s about building a richer life filled with freedom, confidence, and deeper impact. Declare your bold goal, cut through the noise, and lead with audacious hope.

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