Indie Retail Academy is where makers, artists and designers learn to sell their work to independent retailers.

It's run by me, Clare Yuille. I've been an independent retailer since 2009 and have been teaching creative people about wholesale since 2012. More about me here.

In addition to all the free articles I share in the Knowledge Hub and the resources available in the store, I also work one-on-one with clients.

Indie Retail Academy serves a particular niche of creative entrepreneurs very well, but it’s not for everyone. You won’t learn how to sell your work to big department stores or multiples, anything to do with licensing, sales reps, manufacturing or the magic formula for overnight wealth and success.

No leprechauns here, I’m afraid. But if you want to learn how to sell to independent boutiques and galleries, this place is for you.

Stationery makers, ceramicists, painters, illustrators, furniture makers, skin care makers, jewellery designers, glass makers, fashion designers, lingerie designers, swimwear designers, photographers, papercut artists, book binders, leather workers, stone carvers and sculptors, weavers, textile designers, print makers and chocolatières have all used my resources, classes and consulting to sell their work to shops.

If you make a lovely thing and you want to sell it to independent retailers, Indie Retail Academy is for you.

Yes. There are Indie Retail Academy students in the UK, the US and Canada, South America, India, Scandinavia, Australia, Indonesia and countries all around the world.

You may have to make small adjustments depending on your industry and location, but the principles you'll learn are universal.

Yes! I'm an introvert too and I know how hard it can be to call up someone you don't know.

Here's how we fix that:

We'll talk via Zoom - just click a link to join my meeting room.

Choose audio-only if you like - that's fine with me.

You get to say "Here's what would help me get the most out of our call." There's a space for that on your client questionnaire.

I've worked with hundreds of creative people and I am one myself. I'll take good care of you.

Yes. We only ask that you use your call within 18 months of purchase.

Yes - there's a link to cancel your call and choose another time slot at the bottom of your invitation email.

Or shoot Anthony a line at anthony@indieretailacademy.com and he'll take care of you.

You have 18 months to use your advice call.

Occasionally, the tech gremlins come out and cause trouble when it's time for us to talk.

You'll receive step-by-step instructions on how to log into my Zoom meeting room when you book. If something isn't working, try closing Zoom and start again by clicking the link in your invitation email. That often does the trick.

If not, no need to panic. Just email me at clare@indieretailacademy.com, let me know what's happening and we'll figure it out.

If you don't show up for our advice call and I don't hear from you, I'll wait in our Zoom meeting room for 30 minutes. I know unexpected situations can come up, especially when you're juggling lots of responsibilities.

If you miss our call completely but would still like to talk later, we can rearrange one new appointment - please email Anthony at anthony@indieretailacademy to set this up.