205 | Christmas in July: Thriving Through the Festive Season with Mike Cole

The Resilient Retail Game Plan

Today I’m joined by business coach Mike Cole to discuss effective strategies for preparing for the Christmas season. We talk about the importance of setting realistic plans, identifying non-negotiables, and avoiding the pitfalls of 'happy path' planning. Mike shares insights on capacity planning, business continuity planning, and the importance of self-care during busy periods. We also discuss what steps to take if you find yourself in a state of cascade failure. Tune in to learn how to not only survive but enjoy the Christmas rush.

[02:30] Welcome Mike Cole!

[04:02] If you're juggling lots of balls, how do you identify the most important balls that should not be dropped? In other words, how do you find your non-negotiables?

[07:57] Why you should avoid “Happy Path” planning

[19:36] Do you have a business continuity plan?

[25:04] What happens if you don't quite get it right and you go into cascade failure, is there anything you can do in the midst of it all?

Links:

Join the Resilient Retail Club to Plan a successful Christmas Season: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/membership/

Related Episodes in this series:

205: Christmas in July: Thriving Through the Festive Season with Mike Cole https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcast-episode/christmas-in-july-thriving-through-the-christmas-season-with-mike-cole/

204: Christmas in July: Why Now is the Time to Plan Your Christmas Strategy https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcast-episode/why-now-is-the-time-to-plan-your-christmas-strategy/