Book a retail consulting session with Christopher Salib at Pharotique CMG. Australia’s boutique category management consultancy for independent retailers, small business owners, brand founders, and self-published authors. Each session delivers practical, commercially grounded advice tailored to your specific situation. In short, it’s expert retail guidance without the cost of a full-time hire.
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How To Book You Retail Consulting Session
Pharotique CMG offers a range of session types to suit different needs, budgets, and stages of business. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, there is a session designed for where you are right now. All sessions run online via Microsoft Teams. Calendly handles all booking, confirmation and reminders automatically.
Furthermore, Sydney-based clients can request in person sessions for strategy days, retail walkthroughs, or event preparation. To learn more about the team behind these sessions, visit About Pharotique CMG..
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What to Expect From Your First Session
Every engagement we start with clarity.
Before the session
We will review any background information you share with us.
During the session
We will focus entirely on your situation – no generic frameworks, no recycled advice this bespoke to your needs.
After the session
You will receive a clear summary of the key actions we have discussed.
Furthermore, if we decide to continue working together, we build on each session progressively to map out where we are heading. As a result, the value compounds over time rather than starting from scratch each time.
For broader retail thinking before your session, explore the Pharologue – our retail strategy blog. Covering buying, category management, pricing, and range planning for Australian small businesses.
Retail Sessions Available
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Dockside Chat Retail Chemistry Session
30 min (FREE)
A short introductory call to understand your business, your current challenges, and whether we’re the right fit to work together.
Short-Form Support
Beacon Call In-between session catch up
30 min
A focused, short-form advisory call for quick guidance, a sounding board, or help working through one immediate retail concern.
Core Strategic Support
Compass Session
1 hour
A focused strategy session designed to help you work through one key retail issue and leave with practical next steps.
Trade Winds Session
1 – 3 hours
A more in-depth working session for businesses needing deeper support across several moving parts.
Ongoing Support Packages
Lighthouse Program support bundle
10 hours
A flexible support package for retailers who want ongoing guidance across multiple issues over time.
(Valid up to 3 months)
Anchor Retainer Ongoing weekly session
1 hour
Weekly support for retailers who want a strategic partner in the business on a more regular basis.
(6 month minimum)
Premium / Bespoke Support
Lighthouse collective premium support
10 hours
A premium consulting option for businesses needing broader strategic support, including specialist input where required.
(By Application)
Harbour Plan
Full Day (Contract Based)
For larger projects, embedded advisory work, or businesses needing support over a monthly or quarterly period.
Self-Published Author Sessions Available
Prologue Call | Author Chemistry Session
30 min (FREE)
A short introductory call to understand where you’re up to, what your goals are, and what kind of support would be most useful.
Compass Session
45 min
A focused advisory session for authors who want clearer direction on how to move forward.
Manuscript Map
1 hour
A deeper advisory service for authors who are ready to work on the commercial side of their book in a more focused way. (Ongoing)