From Family Legacy to Modern Retail: The Kunitz Shoes Story

Описание: Running an independent shoe store isn’t what it used to be—but for Morgan and Everett Kunitz, that's a good thing. In this conversation, they reveal the real lessons behind expanding their family business, closing underperforming locations, scaling eCommerce, and building their own private label from scratch. Whether you're a footwear retailer or own any type of small business, this episode is packed with insights on growth, brand building, succession planning, and why saying no is just as important as saying yes.

→ Perfect for: Independent retailers, second-gen business owners, and anyone curious about importing, branding, or eCommerce
→ Learn how to build a successful in-house brand without going broke
→ Discover what makes a web store actually work (hint: it’s not just SEO)

Want to see how Kunitz Shoes brings their brand to life online?
→ Visit their site at https://kunitzshoes.ca
→ Follow their behind-the-scenes magic on Instagram:   / kunitzshoes  
→ Email Morgan or Everett directly at [email protected]

Timestamp Overview
00:00 Footwear Podcast: Retail & Wholesale Insights
04:21 Smooth Business Succession Transition
08:22 Challenges of Expanding Kunitzchi Stores
11:59 Pandemic-Era Ecommerce Transformation
15:16 Online Sales Trends for Footwear
18:16 Global Footwear Revival Journey
19:09 Factory Collaboration Spurs Private Label Success
23:55 Cash Flow Management Strategy
26:52 Trade Show: Direct Factory Connection
30:32 Facing Economic and Geopolitical Challenges
33:59 Embracing Uncertainty in Business
37:38 "Commissioning Artists for Custom Shoes"
41:28 Customer Appreciation Theatre Night
42:42 Behind-the-Scenes Business Insight