Nicole Leinbach is the Founder and Publisher of RetailMinded.com, a well-respected retail industry resource that has been recognized worldwide for its leading business insight since 2007. With a core concentration on independent retailers, small businesses, community, technology, and how the various touchpoints of commerce influence modern merchants, Leinbach is a frequent guest and contributor to various media outlets that have included The Today Show, Forbes, Entreprenuer.com and countless B2B publications. Additionally, Leinbach has supported American Express’s Small Business Saturday as a Spokesperson and is the Author of the book “Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Retail Business” from McGraw-Hill. Recognized within the top 10 out of 100 worldwide retail thought leaders since 2015 – including having held the #1 spot – and a retail “futurist” for IBM, Leinbach is also the Co-Founder of the Independent Retailer Conference. Additionally, in March 2022, Women’s Wear Daily recognized Leinbach as one of the most inspiring 25 women in retail. Based in Denver, Leinbach is a mom of 4 and 3 dogs. Learn more about Leinbach at RetailMinded.com.
Speaking Topics
- The Path to Purchase: Understanding How Online & Offline Experiences Lead to Customer Sales
- The Red Carpet Treatment: 3 Steps to Creating Memorable & Profitable Customer Experiences
- 5 Things Disrupting Commerce Right Now… And How Your Store Can, Too
- Marketing on a Dime: 10 Realistic Ways to Drive Visibility to Retailers
- Curb Appeal: Best Practices In Making Customers Want to Enter Your Store
- A Look Into 2023 and Beyond: How to Strengthen Sales & Increase Customer Satisfaction
- Commerce & Community: Ways to Drive Consumer Traffic to Main Street Destinations & Into Stores
- Omnichannel Realities: Merging Online, Offline & Every Touchpoint In Between
- Realistic Resources to Help Drive Revenue & Streamline Operations for Emerging Independent Retailers
- 10 Best Practices to Maximize Your Store Experience & Sales
- Plus… Retail Minded’s Nicole Leinbach can customize a workshop or speaking engagement specific to your needs!




Nicole's session at the WithIt Conference was incredible. I’ve come back to my organization referencing many of the topics she presented. I truly valued her authentic approach to sharing her wisdom. Thank you!
Nicole's session at the WithIt Conference was incredible. I’ve come back to my organization referencing many of the topics she presented. I truly valued her authentic approach to sharing her wisdom. Thank you!