277. How to Debrief Your Events Like a Pro: The Retailer’s Checklist

With host retail coach Wendy Batten

https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/

Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year. 

LAST CHANCE! Want to plan your entire Q4 with me LIVE? Join me and a small group on September 15th and let’s get down to business. Limited seating for this quarterly planning session. 

In This Episode:

Ever wonder what makes an event or promotion truly successful? The secret isn’t just in the planning—it’s in the debrief.

In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I’ll walk you through my proven event debrief framework that top retailers use to grow smarter, stronger, and more profitable with every event. From tracking costs to capturing customer feedback, you’ll discover how a simple 10-minute review can uncover hidden wins, highlight areas to improve, and keep your energy aligned with your business goals. As your retail shop’s event calendar builds and Q4 approaches, you can’t afford to miss this episode.

Takeaways Around Event Debriefing:

• Why debriefing is where the real magic (and money) happens

• How to track profitability, costs, and ROI effectively

• The importance of reviewing marketing effectiveness and customer impact

• Checking operational flow and team energy post-event

• Capturing momentum for future sales and engagement

Your Next Steps:

1. Download the event debrief checklist (for members of the Inner Circle!)

2. Revisit your last event — what worked, what didn’t?

3. Get the Tools & Support – Grab the Holiday Success Planning Guide for step-by-step guides, calculators, and planning templates to make 2025 your best and most relaxed holiday season yet. At only $97, you can’t afford not to! (It’s free for Inner Circle Members!)

4. Plan With Me Live – Join the upcoming CEO Planning Workshop to map out your holiday strategy alongside me and other shop owners.

5. Join the Inner Circle - Don’t let another holiday season go by without my and other likeminded retailers’ support! And remember: your membership gets you unlimited access to the Holiday Success Bootcamp, the Profit Planning Masterclass, and so much more.

Related podcasts we think you’ll like: 

Episode 102: Three Ways to Effortlessly and Easily Increase Sales After Events

Episode 143: How to Plan and Host Successful Events and Promotions in Your Shop

Episode 145: How to Market Promotional Events in Your Shop

About your host, Wendy Batten

In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Wendy Batten, retail business coach and founder of the Retailer’s Inner Circle. With over 30 years of experience running successful businesses, I now help independent shop owners grow profitably and sustainably—with more confidence and joy.

I’ve had my own business columns in featured magazines, such as What Women Create and other top publications, worked with some of the top industry brands as retail care manager, and I’ve supported hundreds of retailers through coaching, speaking, my programs, and this podcast. 

For more support from Wendy

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Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG 

All of Wendy’s current programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE. 

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