If you Crave Community + Connection…
…you’ve come to the right place. Join us weekly for live events, coworking sessions, office hours, and so much more.
community forum
Ask questions, get answers, brainstorm and grow, with founders and other small business owners who have been where you are or are right there with you.
24/7
Online
Sandbox Sessions
Coworking sessions built for creativity and collaboration. Spending focused time on your business alongside fellow founders makes work more fun. Show up, dig in, get sh*t done.
Monthly
In-person + virtual
Office
Hours
Our team is your team. Consult with real pros in real time on marketing, customer experience, visual merchandising, real estate, operations, inventory planning, budgeting + more.
1–2x monthly
In-person + virtual
Retail
Therapy
Social sessions off the couch and out of school. Come for the connections and conversation with other members and the UpNext Team. Find out how much gets done while having fun.
Monthly
In-person + virtual
There's room for everyone in the sandbox
But you might especially love it here if…
You want 24/7 access to a community of fearless founders to brainstorm and collaborate with (not compete with) as you build your business
You are a forward-thinking founder, entrepreneur, shop owner, maker, or artisan in the retail sector
You crave community and want to build a network of small business and founder friends
You need ideas for small changes that make a big impact
You want to stop stressing and hustling so you can focus on the fun while driving results
Hi, I’m Kristin
With over twenty years at start-ups and international retail brands, I’m here to bring The Retail Playground members together for meaningful conversations and powerful collaborations.
As Head of Community at UpNext, my hope is to cultivate a thriving and welcoming space that helps you turn your creative ideas into reality.
How members have grown in the playground