The Footwear Retailer
The Footwear Retailer Podcast is for independent shoe store owners and leaders who want a better business and a better life.
Hosted by Pete Mohr, owner of two Shoetopia stores in Canada, this show shares practical strategies, honest conversations, and real-world insights on leadership, inventory, team growth, profitability, and long-term success.
Proudly sponsored by the National Shoe Retailers Association, the podcast helps footwear retailers move from daily chaos to greater clarity, confidence, and freedom.
The Footwear Retailer
Latest Episodes
Ep 27: From Designing a Boot to Building a Brand with Jim Bosco
Before there was Bosco & Co., there was a newly developed pillow boot — along with a chance meeting in Italy that changed the course of Canadian footwear.Pete Mohr sits down with Jim Bosco, Founder and President of Bosco &...
Ep 26: Thirty Years, One Family — Kitty Bolinger, President of Dansko
What actually holds a growing company together, thirty years into an industry that's changed almost beyond recognition?Pete Mohr sits down with Kitty Bolinger, President of Dansko, for a conversation about culture, leadership, and the v...
Ep 25: Improving Your Business with Mark Denkler of the NSRA
Mark Denkler, President of the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA), joins host Pete Mohr to break down the shipping, card processing, and insurance costs independent shoe stores rarely renegotiate — and what it's actually worth to...
Overcoming Procrastination
Everyone procrastinates, but it's important to avoid it as much as possible. In this episode, Pete explains why procrastination happens and how it can be overcome.Here are a few things Pete covers:Understanding the root cause...
Empowering Your Team: The Key to Business Growth
In this episode, Pete Mohr discusses the importance of letting go of control in business to foster growth and empower teams. He emphasizes that many small business owners struggle with releasing control, which limits both their business's po...
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