I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite lessons, tips and words of wisdom offered by guests this season all in one episode!
You’ll hear from Ferne Boutique’s Laura Horwath on the importance of networking; Little Details Boutique owner Jessica Throneburg on perseverance and size inclusivity; Angela Schmook, VP of Operations at Road Runners LLC, on the best ways to buy home & gift; producer and entrepreneur Lyn Graft on using story to grow your business; ZigZag Stripe’s Leslie Hall on creating genuine community online; Katsch Boutique owner Amy DeFauw on utilizing your numbers; Blooming Boutique founder Michiko Seto of on energy, leadership and team building; Anthony and Amy Ekren, co-owners of Inherit Clothing Co., on metrics and management; Jane Kasper on the guidelines and restrictions you need to know for text message marketing; and designer/boutique owner Emily McCarthy on how to break into wholesale.
Additional Resources Featured In This Episode:
- The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube
- Ashley Alderson: Instagram
- 2024 Boutique Boss Planner
- Holiday Marketing Masterclass
- Pink Friday
- Boutique Summit 2024
- The Boutique Hub Membership
- Boutique Hub Black
- Hubventory.com
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What You’ll Learn About in 10 Takeaways from 2023
- How to use story to grow your business
- Networking as a marketing tool
- What it means to be size incclusive
- Creating online community
- Making your numbers work for you
- The meaning of metrics
- Planning and implementing systems and processes
- What to look for when hiring and building a strong team
- The power of promotion
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Original Air Date: November 7, 2023
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