In this episode of Rooted in Retail, host Crystal Vilkaitis kicks off 2026 by sharing a powerful, systems-based AI prompt designed to help retailers clarify their goals, build smarter systems, and create a realistic roadmap for the year ahead. Inspired by Dan Martell’s six-step framework, this episode walks listeners through how to move beyond vague goal-setting and instead design a business — and life — rooted in systems, vision, and consistent weekly review. Whether you’re a detailed planne...
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In this episode of Rooted in Retail, host Crystal Vilkaitis kicks off 2026 by sharing a powerful, systems-based AI prompt designed to help retailers clarify their goals, build smarter systems, and create a realistic roadmap for the year ahead. Inspired by Dan Martell’s six-step framework, this episode walks listeners through how to move beyond vague goal-setting and instead design a business — and life — rooted in systems, vision, and consistent weekly review. Whether you’re a detailed planne...
Fear, Failure & Finding Your Retail Voice with Michael Schultz
Rooted in Retail
38 minutes
3 months ago
Fear, Failure & Finding Your Retail Voice with Michael Schultz
What happens when decades of retail success collide with fear-driven decisions? Michael Schultz, co-owner of Cursive New York, shares how one panicked choice nearly sank his business—and the lessons that turned it into a story of resilience. From 33 years in retail, Michael reveals the secret that never changes: a strong point of view. He also dives into how today’s consumers shop with less confidence, why tariffs are hitting harder than expected, and how showing up authentically on Instagram...
Rooted in Retail
In this episode of Rooted in Retail, host Crystal Vilkaitis kicks off 2026 by sharing a powerful, systems-based AI prompt designed to help retailers clarify their goals, build smarter systems, and create a realistic roadmap for the year ahead. Inspired by Dan Martell’s six-step framework, this episode walks listeners through how to move beyond vague goal-setting and instead design a business — and life — rooted in systems, vision, and consistent weekly review. Whether you’re a detailed planne...
