Retail Coaching Training & Strategy

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At The Retailers Therapy, we understand the unique challenges that women in retail face. Whether it's burnout, increasing sales, building stronger teams and customer relationships, or navigating the ever-changing market landscape. That’s why we’re here to offer strategic consulting and hands-on coaching tailored specifically to your business and personal needs.

With over 30 years of retail expertise, we help you turn roadblocks into opportunities. From refining your sales strategy to training your team for peak performance, we deliver practical solutions that drive real results.

Our goal is simple: to help you and your business thrive, whether through your own personal growth, smarter inventory management, dynamic customer engagement, or a seamless path to growth.

When you Coach with us, you're not just getting advice—you’re gaining decades of experience and someone who believes that you can do great things! Let's create a thriving retail experience together.

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We help you and your business unlock the full potential you have through tailored coaching, training and strategic planning. 

By working closely with you and your teams, we deliver hands-on guidance that enhances operational efficiency, improves sales performance and elevates customer experience.

Our proven, expert strategies are designed to align with your business goals, helping you create more effective workflows, a thriving culture, stronger teams and a clear path to growth.

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COACH

We coach retailers to lead with vision, style, and strategy — not spreadsheets. Our unique blend of business consulting and life coaching is built on the belief that personal well-being directly impacts professional growth.

With 20+ years in the industry — from concept to culture — we specialize in helping creative retailers clarify their vision, build thriving teams, and scale with confidence. We focus on people first, always.

Our newest coaching model, The Retailers Therapy, is at the heart of everything we do. We listen deeply, discern what you truly need, and deliver tailored, actionable solutions that support you.


Let’s focus on what you’re great at — and build the business you’ve always dreamed of.

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TRAIN

What do you need and where should you start? As your business grows you’ll need to develop best practices and SOP’s, create policies and have programs for new hire onboarding.

Whether you need to boost sales, streamline operations, or strengthen partnerships, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

From strategy workshops to hands-on coaching for your sales teams and leadership, we bring fresh insights and actionable solutions that help you stay ahead in a competitive market.

Let’s work together to create a business that not only survives but truly flourishes.

Your retail success story starts here!

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STRATEGIZE

Our retail pillars of mind, structure, team and change will help you build and grow your business while giving you the space to relax into who you are, drive results, develop your leadership, be comfortable in your growth, build your best business and live your best life. Now.

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What’s the breakthrough you want to create?

Practicing since 2007, Maria Samara is the Founder of Biz/Life Training and The Retailers Therapy coaching model, combining three decades of business with her passion for living a whole life. As a graduate of the prestigious Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Maria’s focus is on finding the right fit for each client as an individual.  

She has a whole life approach through coaching techniques embodying nutrition, exercise, spiritual practice, relationships and career and corporate wellness.

As an expert Business Strategist Maria knows the importance of work/life balance and has a vision for creating supportive workplaces where people thrive and feel valued. With a wealth of knowledge, Maria can genuinely help you transform your business and professional life as well as your personal development.

Maria’s not just offering advice, but solutions born out of years of hands-on experience. Her optimism and hopefulness can be the beacon of light that you need to see a way forward. Creating a guided plan for you to achieve the ultimate results - your best life...your best business…Now.

  • “We couldn’t have done it without your excellent guidance, suggestions, and follow-through. We couldn’t be more pleased with all that you did. We’ll recommend you highly to anyone!”

    - K&S

  • "Gross sales have been directly impacted by Maria. Her natural instinct for retail marketing, merchandising and organization have contributed to a very positive growth in sales. She has been an exceptional asset to our business. "

    - DB

  • "We cannot thank you enough for all you did, thanks to all your great ideas. I sincerely could not have done it without you. You are terrific at what you do and I think it comes naturally."

    - AV

  • "Your enthusiasm and concern for the success of our meeting is greatly appreciated."

    - KM

  • "Maria, you were gracious, organized and calm and we couldn't have done it without you!"

    - E&S

  • "Dear Maria, thank you, you have that rare blend of organizational skills and good tatste!"

    - LA