Episode 127: 3-Part Recruit & Retain Series Part 2 Retaining Rockstars

You found your diamond—now how do you keep them? In this episode, we’re talking about the real cost of turnover and what actually makes great retail employees stay. Spoiler: it’s not just money. We cover how to build loyalty from day one, why the first 90 days matter, how to make your team feel seen, and why education, recognition, and honest communication are key to keeping your rockstars engaged. In this episode: Why good employees really leave How to use Employee Checkpoints Easy ways to recognize your team Why learning keeps employees engaged Perks that actually matter 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. This episode includes paid advertising. Get Megaphone AI here: ⁠⁠https://gmm.one/0b0b4fd8-bfd8-4247-b46d-791cd813f28a⁠