Who this training is for
This is for independent retailers who are tired of being “busy” while cash disappears. If you buy seasonal inventory, run clearance too often, or feel vendor pressure driving decisions, you’re in the right place.
What it covers
- OTB fundamentals: sales plan, inventory targets, receipts, on-order, and why timing matters more than optimism
- Markdown pressure: how markdowns get baked in months earlier and how to prevent it upstream
- Weekly review rhythm: one simple cadence (trend → goal → action) so the plan survives real life
- Decision rules: when the plan says no, the answer is no (even if it’s “a great deal”)
What you’ll be able to do after
- Build a usable sales plan instead of a wish list
- Set inventory targets that protect cash, not ego
- Know exactly what you can buy this month and what must wait
- Reduce clearance dependency by tightening receipts and exits
Format
Structured modules + practical worksheets + optional working sessions. Designed for owners and key staff involved in buying and planning.
No software required. If you can export basic POS reports, you can run OTB.
Request access
Access is by request so we can keep this built for serious operators, not dabblers.