Buying isn’t shopping — it’s strategy. In this episode of Pet Shop Girls, Carly and Sherry sit down with Dan Jablons, President of Retail Smart Guys, to break down what separates average buyers from highly profitable ones. With decades of experience advising independent retailers, Dan shares practical, no-fluff insights that help pet store owners optimize inventory, increase cash flow, and strengthen vendor partnerships. This conversation is especially timely for retailers heading into trade show season. From walking the floor with intention to avoiding “shiny object syndrome,” Dan explains how the best buyers prepare before they buy — and how that preparation directly impacts margins and market share. Whether you’re managing open-to-buy, trying to increase inventory turns, or simply looking to buy smarter, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement immediately. www.retailsmartguys.com [email protected] Join the Indie Insider Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Z5WsKrMgN/⁠⁠ Connect with the Pet Shop Girls! Find us everywhere: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us in the Indie Insider Pet Professional Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18XEvTjxMj/⁠⁠⁠ Join The Pet Shop Girls: Off The Record Substack Community: ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@psgofftherecord?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.2petshopgirls.com⁠⁠⁠  The Pet Shop Girls Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any sponsors or partners. Any business, marketing, or pet care advice shared on this podcast is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. The Pet Shop Girls Podcast and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes related to the use of the information discussed.