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Meet Our Retail Coaches

Leading experts in independent retail who work directly with you, our planning team, and Retail ORBIT to help you hit your goals.

Alex Mentzer

Alex Mentzer

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Helping independent retailers play offense and build the business they actually want.

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Mary Landgrebe

Mary Landgrebe

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Passionate about helping retail businesses succeed while upholding values of integrity and compassion.

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Scott Smith

Scott Smith

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Decades in outdoor retail turned into practical coaching on cash flow and inventory.

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Turns complex data into clear action for stronger cash flow and growth.

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Brandon Schramm

Brandon Schramm


Helping independent retailers play offense and build the business they actually want.

Fiona Horgan

Fiona Horgan


Helping independent retailers play offense and build the business they actually want.

Melanie

Melanie Melton

Helping independent retailers play offense and build the business they actually want.

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Michelle Charnock

Michelle Charnock

A seasoned, lifelong retailer. She has demonstrated a talent for aligning inventory strategies with sales goals for both small businesses, big box retailers and branded wholesalers across numerous verticals.

Butch Blum

Butch Blum

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A lifetime in luxury menswear retail, sharing hard-won wisdom with every client.

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Ritchie Sayner

Ritchie Sayner

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Author and advisor helping retailers improve sales, margins, and turnover.

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Wendi Tanner

Wendi Tanner

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Merchandising and inventory expertise from Target buyer to independent retail partner.

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Ken Bankson

Ken Bankson

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Store owner to consultant, helping retailers build sustainable, profitable growth.

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Gord Peters

Gord Peters

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Data-driven planning built from experience across indie retail and wholesale.

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Matt Laurich

Matt Laurich

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College and specialty retail expertise focused on measurable, data-driven results.

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Lonnie Tucker

Lonnie Tucker

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Three decades of buying and leadership experience, from Neiman Marcus to your sales floor.

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Havy Friedman

Havy Friedman

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Corporate luxury retail experience applied to independent business realities.

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KW

KC Wolfe


KC Wolfe balances creativity with financial analysis, drawing on her 15 years of experience at major brands to optimize inventory strategies for her clients.