Retail Success Series

About Retail Success Series

The Seasonal Operator Podcast is dedicated to Christmas and the business of seasonal trade. Hosted by Nicole Keleher, the podcast explores what it really takes to run a successful seasonal business — across Christmas retail, decorating, installations, suppliers and wholesale. Episodes feature real conversations with industry operators and customers, alongside insights on Christmas trends, customer experience, planning, strategy and practical marketing ideas. If you work in the Christmas industry or run a seasonal business with a tight selling window, this podcast is designed to help you plan smarter and get more from your season.

Publisher

Nicole Keleher

Category

business · business · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2024

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

138 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Pause and Reset

   After 135 episodes, countless conversations and plenty of practical business discussions… it’s time for a pause and reset. In this slightly different episode, Nicole shares an honest update on what’s happening behind the scenes, why she’s decided to step back from podcasting for now, and the thinking behind making intentional decisions about time, priorities and creating value. It’s also a chance to reflect on the journey, the guests, the listeners, and the incredible catalogue of conversatio...

2. 

   25 May 2026

   The Power of Collaborations

   Collaborations can be one of the most powerful growth strategies for seasonal and independent businesses — when they’re done properly. In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, Nicole unpacks why strategic collaborations work so well, how they improve the customer experience, and why aligned audiences matter far more than follower numbers. Nicole shares real examples from her own business and explains how collaborations can: grow your email database improve your conte...

3. 

   18 May 2026

   Why Customers Feel Harder to Convert Right Now — And What Smart Seasonal Businesses Are Doing About It

   Customers haven’t necessarily stopped spending — but they have changed how they make buying decisions. In this episode of The Seasonal Operator Podcast, Nicole explores the psychology of shopping during uncertain economic times and why customers are becoming more cautious, more research-driven, and more focused on justification before they buy. This episode looks at: why customers are taking longer to make decisions how trust and reassurance influence conversion wh...

Who has been a guest on Retail Success Series

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alex Fulton
• Nicole Keleher
• Dan Gingiss

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

8,227

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0