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Explore our library of past webinars, featuring industry experts, real-world advice, and actionable strategies tailored for independent retailers. From navigating challenges to growing your business, these sessions offer valuable resources to help you thrive on Main Street.

Main Street Matters Webinar Library


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👤 Speaker(s) : Bob Negen | 📅 Date May 24, 2023 | ⏱ Duration: 55 minutes

Great retail teams are built through intentional hiring. In this webinar, Bob Negen shares practical strategies for interviewing retail candidates, identifying the right fit, and building a team that strengthens your store’s culture and performance.

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👤 Speaker(s) : Beth Rich and Mary Liz Curtain | 📅 Date May 24, 2023 | ⏱ Duration: 45 minutes

Trade shows can be energizing and overwhelming. In this webinar, learn how independent retailers can prepare for market, buy strategically, and return home with a clear plan that supports growth and profitability.

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👤 Speaker(s) : Bob Negen | 📅 Date April 24, 2023 | ⏱ Duration: 45 minutes

Hiring the right retail employees starts with writing the right job posting. In this webinar, retail expert Bob Negen shares practical strategies to help independent retailers create job descriptions that attract qualified candidates and build stronger teams.

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👤 Speaker(s) : Crystal Vilkaitis | 📅 Date March 22, 2023 | ⏱ Duration: 45 minutes

Social media should do more than build followers — it should drive customers into your store. In this session, retail marketing expert Crystal Vilkaitis shares practical strategies independent retailers can use to increase engagement and turn online attention into in-store sales.

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👤 Speaker(s) : Beth Rich & Mary Liz Curtin | 📅 Date Feb 22, 2023 | ⏱ Duration: 45 minutes

Strategic annual planning is essential for independent retailers who want stronger sales, clearer goals, and better cash flow. In this foundational webinar, we walk through how to create a practical retail business plan, set measurable goals, and map out marketing, inventory, and financial strategy for the year ahead.

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