• The Alternative Retail Mastermind Podcast

  • Written by: Vaughn Sigmon
  • Podcast

The Alternative Retail Mastermind Podcast

Written by: Vaughn Sigmon
  • Summary

  • Listen up, because if you're running a smoke shop, vape store, or anything in the alternative retail space, and you're not absolutely crushing it right now, this podcast is about to change your whole damn game. I'm not talking about adding a few bucks to your bottom line - I'm talking about the kind of transformation that'll have your competition losing sleep and your bank account begging for mercy. Who am I? I am just a former retail executive and current business owner in the alt ingredient space. I have helped some of the biggest players in the alt ingredient industry drive high double-digit sales growth. But here's the thing—I'm not here to brag. I'm here to help you make so much money that your accountant thinks you're running a mint in the back room. We're getting raw, we're getting real, and we're definitely going to ruffle some feathers. Because in this industry, playing it safe is just another word for slowly going broke. So grab your notepad, and get ready to absorb some knowledge that's worth its weight in gold. Because class is in session, and Professor Profit is about to take you to school!
    2025
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Episodes
  • The Shelf Game: Turn Your Dead Space into a Money-Making Machine
    Feb 17 2025

    Most vape and smoke shop owners are leaving money on the table every single day without realizing it. The problem? Bad shelf placement and wasted prime real estate. This episode breaks down battle-tested strategies that will turn your shelves into profit-generating machines without spending a dime.

    If you want to increase sales, move inventory faster, and create a store layout that sells for you, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 Introduction: Revolutionize Your Store Layout
    00:50 The Money Zone: Eye-Level Placement
    01:51 End Cap Empire: Boosting Sales with Displays
    03:40 Floor to Ceiling Money Map: Strategic Shelf Placement
    07:11 Traffic Flow: Creating the Profit Path
    08:24 The 24-Hour Reset: Reorganize for Success
    11:48 Lighting and Cross Merchandising: Enhance Product Appeal
    14:30 Final Word: Implementing the Shelf Hustle

    Key Takeaways

    • A vape shop in Oklahoma boosted premium e-liquid sales by 280% in two weeks just by moving products to eye level.
    • A store in Austin sold out of a slow-moving Kratom line in 10 days with a strategic end-cap display.
    • One shop increased its new customer conversion rate from 40% to 78% by optimizing store traffic flow.

    If your best products are still sitting on the top shelf, you’re losing money. This episode will show you exactly how to fix that.

    Subscribe now and take control of your store’s profitability.

    📢 Learn more at www.kyckstarts.com

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    18 mins

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