Grow your retail business

Coaching & Consulting for Independent Retailers

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96% of independent retailers NEVER make it to $1 million

Overcome these 3 major challenges to avoid failure

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SALES

Create an effective marketing strategy, sales process, and playbook to scale your sales.

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STRATEGY

Identify your ideal customers. Optimize your product mix. Clarify your value proposition.

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OPERATIONS

Build the team and systems you need to conquer the chaos and support your growth. 

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Eric Hinkle

You deserve a Retail Growth Coach who can help you get there faster.

As a serial entrepreneur, I know how it feels. I've had those sleepless nights, wondering how I was going to make payroll.
 
I bootstrapped my 1st retail startup to $5.5 million in less than 5 years. I've also owned and grown a few other local businesses, but enough about me. If you're curious, you can read more.
 
Let me help you grow your retail business faster.
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Get A Plan To Grow Your Retail Business

Loop 1

BUILD
BUSINESS PLAN

Watch the videos, use the tools, and then workshop your strategy with me.

Find Your Compass

 

Flight Plan

GROW
COACHING

Ideal if you're ready to optimize your operations to conquer the chaos.

Optimize Your Strategy

 

Loop 3

SCALE
CONSULTING

Cost-effective strategy leadership to help you scale up your retail business faster.

Scale Your Sales

Jon

Eric will bring his experience to bear for business leaders who are looking to scale or simply get unstuck. He does so with a servant leader’s heart and by putting your business’ needs and your dreams first.

― Jon, CEO of the TASTE Family of Businesses

Getting Started is Super Simple

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1. Schedule a Call

We'll talk about your current situation and goals to see if we're a good fit.

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2. Create Your Plan

We'll customize a plan based on your current situation and goals.

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3. Grow Your Business

We'll work together to build a business that works for you.

Eugene

 

He gave me the holy grail of how to solve my problems by asking the "productive questions." I could have never had this much confidence and business acumen without talking to someone who has the knowledge and experiences as Eric.

― Eugene, Entrepreneur

Grow Your Business. Or Your Money Back. Guaranteed!

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I take your trust in me very seriously. My goal is to DOUBLE (2X) your gross profit, but at the very least, you have my personal promise...

If you show up, do your "homework" between calls, and don't believe it was worth every penny, I wouldn't feel right about keeping your money. 

I'll give you back 100% of your investment. No hassles. Guaranteed.
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Erin

 

I came to rely heavily on Eric’s thoughtful contributions to our business. He was a highly respected member of our team.

― Erin, Chief Sales Officer of Trader Interactive

 

 

What is an independent retailer?

While your business may be affiliated with a larger brand (e.g. franchise), independent retailers are locally owned and operated.

 

Most are relatively small operations with one or a small number of brick & mortar locations in the market they serve. Today, many also drive a significant share of sales through online channels.

 

Industries include...

  • Specialty retailers like clothing boutiques, pet stores, home improvement and auto parts
  • Spas, salons, dance studios, dentists, chiropractors, and gyms
  • Quick service restaurants (QSR) and fast casual cafes
What's the difference between growing and scaling?

When growing your business, inputs (e.g. employees, locations, equipment) rise at the same rate as your results (e.g. revenue, customers).

Scaling, on the other hand, means increasing your revenue faster than your expenses. We will achieve this by improving your strategy (e.g. effectiveness) and efficiency by implementing better technology, automation, and streamlined processes so you can serve more customers and maximize sales without a proportional increase in expenses.

  • Growth is linear
  • Scaling is exponential
What's the difference between coaching and consulting?

Depending on your current situation and growth goals, I can help you as a coach and/or consultant.

 

Coaches

  • Guide you to solve problems yourself
  • Hold you accountable
  • Don’t implement anything themselves
  • Build longer-term relationships

Consultants

  • Solve specific problems for you
  • Are accountable to you
  • Create and implement things for you
  • Focus on shorter-term projects

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )

 

Why should I hire you?

Most real estate coaches focus on sales training. Many of them are fantastic if that's what you need. I'm here to help you build a business. 

I bring a fresh perspective with experience in multiple industries to help you think outside the typical box (with a garage). 🤣

I also have real estate experience from a different perspective.  I was in the lead generation business during my 8 years with Homes.com. 

I won the President's Club travel award by focusing my sales team on the right prospects, restructuring territories and incentives, and developing better lead generating products. 

Do you only work with team leaders?

Yes. Brokers and agents who lead a team of other agents and support functions. 

While solo agents are "in business" too, my experience and focus is on helping you build a "real" business and lead a team of other people. 

What's included with unlimited* support?

Support is generally limited to topics we covered during our most recent meeting. You will normally get a response to your email the next weekday morning.

Some programs also include Huddles: 15 minute phone calls for a quick Q&A to keep the ball moving in the right direction.

You know you want to build a solid business that works for you. One that gives you the time and money you need to do what you love... in your business and your personal life. Right?

So, what are you waiting for? Let me help you get there faster.

If nothing changes, nothing changes. How will you feel next year? In 5 years?