Tweak # 105: What if the “industry standard” isn’t the only way? In our latest podcast, Lisa’s research reveals three broad themes shaping today’s bookshops, and how knowing yours can transform everything from layout and design to inventory strategy. We’re challenging the idea that all bookshops must adhere to 3-4 inventory turns per year. Instead, we explore how your bookshop’s core focus — whether book-centric, community-centric, or advocacy-centric — can guide your decisio

Tweak # 098: This episode salutes the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day, a celebration of the enduring influence of...

Indie Bookstores build community. But what does that look like, exactly? Settle in for a read. We've got the best example, but first a...

Tweak # 094: It's a tiny word with a big mind shift: home . We've long adopted the third space mindset, but Mindy Massey's use of a...

Tweak # 092: Like Mr. Fred Rogers, you're creating a special sort of space for your neighbors. And there are three specific things you're...

Tweak # 086 - Inspired by the NPR article on DJ Johnson's Baldwin & Co, we're thinking about telling the story of your store today. How...