Rooted in Retail
Hosted by Crystal · Crystal Vilkaitis
5.0from 103 ratings
- 244
- Episodes
- 2
- Transcribed
- 103
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 296K
- YouTube views
About Rooted in Retail
Running a store can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be lonely! Rooted in Retail is a show dedicated to helping independent retailers thrive in today's ever-evolving retail landscape. This show is made for Main Street retailers like gift shops, jewelers, pet stores, boutiques, florists, home decor and furnitures stores, hardware stores, toy stores, craft, quilting and sewing shops; tea and coffee shops, specialty retailers and more. Join your host Crystal Vilkaitis, The Wolf of Main Street, as she explores topics that are vital to the success of your store. From marketing to mindset, money to merchandising, sales to leadership, she'll cover it all. Each episode features interviews with industry experts and accomplished retailers who share their real-life insights and actionable advice. Get ready for a great conversation on how to build your dream business with Rooted in Retail. Also check out Crystal's other show, Crystal Uncorked.
- Publisher
- Crystal Vilkaitis
- Category
- business · business · business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 26 Feb 2023
- Latest episode
- 1 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
2 of 244 episodes have a transcript.
1 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
I’m Back on the Mic! Join Me on Crystal Uncorked 🎙
22 Mar 2026
A Heartfelt Farewell: Reflecting on 3 Years of Rooted in Retail with Crystal Vilkaitis
15 Mar 2026
Scaling Success in the Modern Retail Economy with Patricia Norins and Michael Brielmann
Inside a recent episode
I’m Back on the Mic! Join Me on Crystal Uncorked 🎙
Published 1 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I'm going to take some time off. And I'm really glad I did. Through that time and that space that I am just very fortunate to have, I was able to really see what do I miss? What do I want to do? I've been spending a lot of time researching and brainstorming and talking to people and scheming and thinking. […]
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Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Bob Phibbs
- Linda Moore
- Larry Rubin
- Vance Morris
- Ani Nersessian
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 296,411
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 79 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 24 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 92
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 51
Contact Rooted in Retail
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
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Questions about Rooted in Retail
Who hosts Rooted in Retail?
Crystal host the show. Published by Crystal Vilkaitis.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Rooted in Retail take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
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