The Retail Whore Podcast
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The Retail Whore Podcast

Welcome to The Retail Whore Podcast by me, Michelle Sherrier: a podcast of stories and lessons from a life in retail. After decades spent in the retail industry, I’ve seen and done it all. Join me every week as I interview people from all walks of retail, the service industry, the wholesale gift industry, and more. We’ll talk about what drives them, the things they love, and some of the biggest lessons they have learned along the way.

Brace yourself for The Retail Whore Podcast, a podcast that entertains and educates!

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Recent Episodes

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EP 207: THE ART OF CRAFTING CASS WITH DEBRA SZIDON
Aug. 6, 2025

EP 207: THE ART OF CRAFTING CASS WITH DEBRA SZIDON

Cass is a luxury line of leather goods designed and made in California by Debra Szidon. A Jersey girl who now calls California home, Debra blends East Coast sophistication with West Coast ease in every design she creates—from...
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EP 206: CREATING CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY THROUGH RETAIL WITH MEGHAN
July 16, 2025

EP 206: CREATING CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY THROUGH RETAIL WITH MEGHAN

Meghan Wagner is the owner of The Go Girl Shoppe, a unique retail store located in Mebane, NC. She began her entrepreneurial journey in 2012 with a mobile shop on wheels, offering a curated selection of home décor and gifts. ...
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EP 205: BUILDING A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH LINNAEA
July 2, 2025

EP 205: BUILDING A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH LINNAEA

Linnaea is the passionate owner of a beloved Santa Cruz institution that has evolved into a creative hub for American-made art, design, and feel-good goods. She first joined the store as a 16-year-old seasonal hire in 1993 an...
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EP 204: HIRING SMARTER, NOT HARDER WITH ANDREA HOFFER
June 18, 2025

EP 204: HIRING SMARTER, NOT HARDER WITH ANDREA HOFFER

Andrea Hoffer is an experienced Talent Acquisition & Management strategist and entrepreneur, passionate about building exceptional teams. As the founder of aha! Talent Experts , she has helped businesses across the country im...
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THRIVING IN UNCERTAINTY WITH BOB NEGEN
June 4, 2025

THRIVING IN UNCERTAINTY WITH BOB NEGEN

Bob Negen is a retail powerhouse, co-founder of WhizBang! Retail Training, and creator of Retail Brilliance , a cutting-edge educational platform for independent retailers. With a storied past as a kite shop owner and over tw...
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SIGNAGE, SALES, AND DISPLAY STRATEGIES - SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN!
May 29, 2025

SIGNAGE, SALES, AND DISPLAY STRATEGIES - SHELF TALK WITH CO-HOST SUSAN ESAYIAN!

Susan and Michelle are back with another action-packed episode of Shelf Talk! In this conversation, they kick things off with a quick catch-up and get into what it’s like working alongside their husbands, including a juicy bu...
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Recent Blog Posts

Rethinking Everyday Materials
Sept. 20, 2024

Rethinking Everyday Materials

I think a lot of people overthink displays when it comes to the storytelling aspect. Is it going to be expensive? That question seems to be the biggest hurdle. Props and materials don't have to be expensive. They can be items from the grocery stor…

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No Plastic Risers (Insert Joan Crawford voice)
Aug. 28, 2024

No Plastic Risers (Insert Joan Crawford voice)

Holy Cow…how is it almost September? I owe you all an apology! This was meant to be a  monthly blog and true to form, I fell off the wagon. Show seasons are challenging and I find  myself at the end of the day just wanting to unplug…

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Bin it to Win it
June 5, 2024

Bin it to Win it

Happy June! As promised, I am covering my biggest and best lessons from my time at Anthropologie. We are starting at the beginning with binning. Binning is one of the tricks that can do several things at once. It gives value to inexpensive item…

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Reviews

Cant wait for the next one

"Knowing Michelle for over 5 years, I’ve learned so much about her past. It’s funny, informative and full of advises which I can apply to my store right away. Thank you and please keep making this Pod…"

Yana from Grow | July 11, 2021

A peek into the world of retail

"One episode in and I’m hooked. Michelle is a great storyteller which is perfect because the art of retail is really about being a storyteller."

Airdromes | July 8, 2021

Absolute MUST and absolute LOVE.

"I cant remember how I came across this podcast but it was like an angel came from heaven and said I know you need this…here🤣 Been in retail for years and I dont really have a lot of friends in retail…"

Fergus leave that food alone | Feb. 9, 2022

OMG - my people! 🙌🏼

"Michelle is seriously my kinda people. Her combination and humor, knowledge, and keeping it real is exactly what I need in business and life. Love how Michelle is a true supporter of the retail and c…"

Kitty Meow Boutique | Feb. 17, 2022

So good! So good!

"I love the variety to speakers Michelle finds for The Retail Whole Podcast, her topics are so broad, yet everything is relevant to the industry. It's a must listen!! Thank you for stepping into this …"

Tara Thorn | June 21, 2022
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