Retail is not for the faint hearted but who says it is all doom and gloom.  Lauren Henry started Common Circus (a Newcastle-based business ) 9 years ago now and in this episode she shares the what, why, and how to do with  running and building her Retail stores. The freedom and choices it allows. The parts she absolutely loves and then some of the parts that are not her favourite aspects!! Come along for the journey of what it means to build a retail business, how she supports other brands and provides amazing LTV to her suppliers and is helping to build their businesses too. Lauren shares her favourite way for brands to contact her and also why giving your stockists full retail markup is so important.  The connection between your mental health and having beautiful spaces within your home.  I can't wait to hear what you think of this episode. You can see more of Lauren and her stores on Instagram at @commoncircus and check out her website at https://shop.commoncircus.com.au/. Thanks for sharing so much of your story Lauren.    Programs mentioned in todays episode are : The TLC Membership which supports brands and retail stores with monthly group coaching. The Profitable Product Business Roadmap a program and guide on how to build a profitable retail store and brand.  I'm Mel Robbins! from @thelotco Register for my FREE webinar here https://www.thelotco.com/freewebinarprofit And if you want a Roadmap to Building a Profitable Product Business head here for directions! Looking for specific help with Wholesale? Check out the Essentials to Wholesale webinar here: Find more details at https://www.thelotco.com.au/ Business Coach for product-based businesses. Teaching creative business women how to build a scalable and profitable million-dollar product business whether a physical Retail store or Brand. Over 25 years in Retail and Wholesale Sales and Marketing. Grab my 8 step checklist on building a profitable product business.