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SUMMARY:Retail Ready: A Six-Week Roadmap to Selling in Stores
DESCRIPTION:\nWednesdays I September 30 – November 4, 2026 I 2 – 4 p.m. PST\n\n\n\nReady to take your product-based business beyond online sales? This six-week program is designed for beauty, apparel, accessory, and lifestyle brands looking to break into retail and build a strong omnichannel presence. Learn what it takes to get on store shelves, master your pitch to buyers, and develop a scalable retail strategy.\n\n\n\nBy the end of this program, you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to land retail partnerships and scale your business successfully. The program culminates in an exclusive in-person event, where you’ll showcase your products in a mock trade show setting.\n\n\n\nSchedule and Topics:\n\n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday, September 30 I 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\n\nRetail Readiness & Financials: Ensure your pricing, margins, packaging, and compliance meet retailer expectations.\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Wednesday, October 7 I 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\n\nPerfecting Your Pitch & Retail Outreach: Create a compelling pitch deck, learn how to connect with buyers, and navigate retail negotiations.\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Wednesday, October 14 I 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\n\nOmnichannel Success: Integrate retail with your direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy to drive brand awareness and customer loyalty.\n\n\n\n\nSession 4:Wednesday, October 21 I 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\n\nScaling & Expanding Retail Partnerships: Learn how to evaluate performance, manage inventory, and expand into new retail channels.\n\n\n\n\nSession 5: Wednesday, October 28 I 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for Buyer Events: Develop professional materials, refine your pitch, and get ready to present to industry buyers.\n\n\n\n\nSession 6: Wednesday, November 4 I 12 – 4 p.m.* (In Person – Fullerton, CA)\n\n\n\n*Address to be announced; time includes participant’s setup and breakdown.\n\n\n\n\nMock Trade Show: Showcase your brand in a live mock trade show setting and establish valuable industry connections and feedback.\n\n\n\nPlease note that attendance at all sessions is mandatory to participate in the mock trade show.\n\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available – register today!\n\n\n\n*Please note that only attendees who join our sessions live will receive access to the webinar’s recording.\n\n\n\nRegister Here:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    var exampleCallback = function() {\n        console.log('Order complete!');\n    };\n\n    window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n        // Required\n        widgetType: 'checkout',\n        eventId: '1993545798147',\n        iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-1993545798147',\n\n        // Optional\n        iframeContainerHeight: 425,  // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum of 425px if not provided\n\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallback  // Method called when an order has successfully completed\n    });\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Business Growth,Business Start
LOCATION:Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
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