Nobody talks about how lonely it can be to run a small business.

Your friends and family mean well — but they don't really get it. If you have a team, you feel like you have to have all the answers. And whether you're on the shop floor, in your home office, or in your unit, there's a good chance your dog is getting more of your business thoughts than any actual human being.

I'm Catherine Erdly, and this is Resilient Retail Game Plan — practical product business advice with a healthy dose of reality.

In this episode, I'm being honest about the one thing most business owners never talk about: isolation. And why community — real, practical, human community — isn't a nice-to-have. It's fundamental.

You'll hear:

1. Why business loneliness is more common than anyone admits — and why it matters
2. How being in a community speeds up your learning, builds confidence, and protects your resilience
3. Why hearing about other people's tough weeks can actually make your own feel more manageable
4. How community can drive real commercial results — referrals, collaborations, and sales
5. All about the Retail Roar 2026 Facebook community and why it might be just as valuable as the summit itself

If you've been feeling flat, isolated, or like nobody around you truly gets what you're going through — this episode is for you.

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⏱ Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:13 The Loneliness of Business

03:56 Why Community Matters

06:42 Join the Retail Roar 2026 Community