Hi there Retail Owner!



Are you an established online retailer or Pop-Up-Shop/Mobile retail owner looking to expand your business into the permanent retail space? Are you and experienced brand looking to enter the brick-and-mortar space for the first time? This course is your answer.

I have decades of experience in the retail industry and I  understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with launching a brick-and-mortar store as an established brand. I'll guide you through every step of the process, from selecting the right location to developing a visual merchandising plan that reflects your brands values and identity.

This course is tailored to meet the needs of experienced brands, providing you with the advanced knowledge and skills you need to successfully transition to the brick-and-mortar space. In addition my comprehensive curriculum, my program includes:

  • A deep dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of launching a physical store as an established brand.
  • Checklists and Action Worksheets to help you customize your approach and strategy to meet your brand's specific needs.
  • A complete guide on how to manage your greatest asset, Your Team. Get insights on hiring, training, and managing a top rate sales staff.

At the end of this course, you'll have the tools and insights you need to confidently launch your first brick-and-mortar store. So why wait? Enroll today and take the first steps towards expanding your business into the physical retail space!



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In This Course You Will Learn

  • How to construct personalized guidelines that are right for the needs of your business, employees, AND customers for the best all around in-store experience.

  • How to attract and hire the best people and how to train them to be Rock Stars for you retail business.

  • How to decipher and understand all of the various CDC/State/City opening guidelines and how they pertain to each Retail Brand's unique business needs and requirements so the opening is as seamless as possible.

  • The must needed Store Set Up Standards and Visual Standards that will attract customers and have any store ready to make SALES almost immediately.

  • Strategies on how to keep the sales momentum going after opening so you can retain customers, increase traffic, and keep being PROFITABLE.

  • And MORE!

What People Say About Nichole

“I've been working with Nichole for a little over a year, and i hired her for a 4 -day event at the LA County Fair as my business coach for my mobile women's fashion boutique. Nichole completely revamped and merchandised my interior space as well as my exterior tent. The set up as well as the chosen color palettes were esthetically perfect for my brand. I received several compliments on the functional layout. I'm always pleased with her knowledge and expertise to merchandising and, I'm looking forward to future projects together. "”

Philicia Walker, Owner, Perfect Timing Boutique

“Nichole was such an integral part in shaping my formative retail career. Her advice and coaching allowed me to flourish as a manager. I appreciate her aforementioned wisdom and knowledge everyday. Thank you, Nichole.”

Ancella McGeshick Store Manager, Lids

“"Nichole's passion for merchandising and retail sales shows in all she does. Nichole taught a masterclass to my retail store group members and participated in a Q&A session - with each question, her answers and advice showed her level of expertise and experience. As a retail store owner myself, I couldn't stop taking notes too!" ”

Kathy Cruz, Owner/Founder Savvy Shopkeeper

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: GUIDELINES

    • Lesson 1: CDC/STATE/CITY GUIDELINES

    • Lesson 2: EMPLOYEE GUIDELINES

    • Lesson 3: CUSTOMER GUIDELINES
  • 2

    Module 2: COMMUNICATION

    • Lesson 1: EMPLOYEES

    • Lesson 2: CUSTOMERS/SOCIAL MEDIA
  • 3

    Module 3: PREPARE YOUR STORE

  • 4

    Module 4: KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING

    • Lesson 1: CREATIVE SELLING

    • Lesson 2 : SOCIAL MEDIA
  • 5

    Module 5: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

    • Lesson 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDLULE
  • 6

    Bonuses

    • 5 Merchandising Strategies for Online Stores Training

    • Sales Driving Visual Checklist

About Your Instructor

Nichole Simms

Instructor

Hey Retail Boss! I’m Nichole and I am so glad that you chose this course to help you succeed in your Retail journey. I’ve been in the retail industry for over 35 years. I have held almost every position in the retail field. I’ve been a sales associate, an Assistant Manager, a Co-Manager, a Store Manager, and a Sales Lead. I have also been a District and Regional Manager. I have had to run payroll, hire( and fire) people, run day-to-day operations, handle inventory, buy, and set promotions. I have trained hundreds of people on selling, leading a team, and using visual merchandising to increase traffic and grow sales. Like many people, I was starting to get tired of giving my all to a company that truly didn’t appreciate me and my talents. I was giving my gifts and my “magic” for a little payout and return, and I got burned out. I wanted to use my talents in a better way that could have a larger impact and give me the life that I truly wanted. One day, while working for a large Travel Retail company, I decided to join some boutique groups on FB to see how small retail owners were doing and see what the community was up to. I quickly noticed that there were many questions that pertained to how to run their businesses every day and how to grow business and traffic. I noticed that many passionate new business owners stepped out on faith and followed their dream to start a boutique or retail business, but they really didn’t know or understand the industry that they just joined. Many of these wonderful business owners were asking the same questions. Most of the answers that were being posted were from trial and error experience ( which can be good) but not from industry experience. Then it hit me. That’s it! That is what I will do. I will start a consulting company that would give these budding retail owners the answers and direction that they needed to start, grow, or expand their retail business. I will use my 35 years of experience in the retail world to share industry secrets, techniques, and tips that I used to help large brands like Nike, UA, Ann Taylor, and Forever 21 achieve great results and show these independent owners how to use them for their own businesses. So Creative Visual Solutions was born! I know how hard it can be to run a retail business. There are a lot of challenges that you face that aren’t faced in any other industry. I also know how rewarding it can be when you make your sales goals, have a launch that surpasses expectations, and have wonderful loyal customers. That is why I designed this course for retail bosses like YOU! Let me show you how you can have the boutique/retail business of your dreams. Your business and your life will thank you! Nichole💓

Don't Go It Alone!

Get all of the information you need so you don't have to play the guessing game.

By investing in this course, you will ensure that you give your Boutique it's best chance at scaling to the next level. For the cost of 1-2 sales, you can ensure it's success by having a full proof plan of action that: 1. Increase traffic, 2. Reassure customers and employees that it is safe to shop with you, 3. Expand your brand and market reach thus, 4. Making more SALES!
Get A Partner!

Opening a Brick-and-Mortar can be scary. I get it. This is a huge step and it will take a lot of time, planning, effort, and of course money. That is why you don't want to leave it to chance. You want to have all of the right tools at you disposal so you can make informed decisions and understand which direction and steps to take.

You know that it is is time to grow and take your business past it's current position. One of the best ways is by going physical . You customers want to connect with you and they are already waiting to support you. 

They are saying it by their buying habits. They also need to know that you value them as a customer and will do all you can to give them an excellent shopping experience in your store.



Brick-And-Mortar Is Still Alive!

  • Only 15% of all Retail sales are done online!

  • Customers crave a more personal experience when shopping with their favorite brands.

  • Brands that offer a Omni Channel experience ( multi ways to shop and interact with customers), have higher sales and more customer engagement and loyalty.

Don't Leave Money On The Table!

In order for you to do all of this, you need a plan. You need to make sure that you don't miss any steps and that you are fully prepared for each stage of the reopening process. This low cost investment is the key to ensure that you have all of the information and understanding that you need to reopen flawlessly, reassuring both you customers and employees that you are ready for business on all levels, and make the SALES you need to continue to grow your business. Get all of the insider tips, tricks, and strategies for only $597!
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Bonus material

Additonal tools and strategies to help your overall Boutique grow traffic and increase sales.

  • Online Store Merchanisings and Sales Training

    $99 value

    A training video of some of my best Merchandising and Sales strategies to ensure that your online store or product website: attracts customers, keeps them on your site, and avoid the dreaded" Cart Abandonment".

  • Sales Driving Visual Merchandising Checklist

    $59 value

    This invaluable tool lists the Top 10 Visual Merchandising standards EVERY Boutique Owner should have in their stores. This tool can be used for all of your floor sets and floor changes and should be used for continual training for your employees.

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