Catherine Donovan Wagner

Catherine Donovan Wagner is the founder and president of RETAILMavens, a company that provides coaching and consulting services to independent retailers.12 Here are some key details about her:

Background and Experience

Catherine, who goes by Cathy, is a former retail store owner herself. She learned how to master financial management and retail operations, going from near bankruptcy to owning three successful multi-million dollar stores.2 This experience forms the foundation of her expertise in helping other retailers.

RETAILMavens

Cathy founded RETAILMavens to help independent retailers increase sales, improve cash flow, and achieve better work-life balance.3 The company offers:

• A proven "Profit Breakthrough System"
• Group and private coaching programs
• Speaking at industry events
• An online community for retailers

Approach and Philosophy

Cathy's approach combines:

• The "art" of retail (passion and creativity of store owners)
• The "science" of retail (financial management and operations)

She emphasizes the importance of understanding numbers and implementing strong systems to manage both business and personal life effectively.12

Personal

Cathy is married to Paul Wagner, who serves as the CEO of RETAILMavens.2 She is known for balancing her business success with family life, often mentioning her experience of managing three stores while raising four children.12

While I don't have specific information about her LinkedIn profile, the details provided should give you a good overview of Catherine Donovan Wagner's professional background and current role at RETAILMavens.