Hi, I'm Gilbert Russell, a retail expert, consultant, and coach. I've written extensively on how to succeed in independent retail. I'm also a retailer. I have two stores in Ottawa, Canada, called Brio Bodywear. We sell swimwear, dancewear, and bras.

I built Brio from an initial $50 investment into a seven-figure, industry-leading company. From blistering growth to the edge of bankruptcy, I've experienced it all. Whatever you're going through, I've been there.

I love sharing what I've learned from my years in retail and my extensive research. Recently, I've been spending a lot of time exploring the applications of AI in retail.

AI has the potential to revolutionize our industry, and I'm excited to show retailers how it can help them run their stores better with less work.