Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast Ashley McPherson, CEO of Macoma Boutique, joins us for Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Customers. Listen to Ashley’s background story where she went from almost giving up on her business to becoming a boutique success story. Ashley discusses her success with Comment Sold selling, how she builds strong relationships with her customers, and why being authentic will make you a profitable business. Tune in to get all the details!
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KEY POINTS:
- There is enough success for everyone to go around. Practicing community over competition will only create a stronger and more profitable business.
- Stay focused on the good. Your words and thoughts will create your reality.
- Be authentic to yourself. Your people will find you!

FAVORITE QUOTES
“You have to remember employees are an investment. They are not an expense, when you find the right employees, they are an investment for your business.” -Ashley McPherson
“My theory on community over competition: There is enough success for anybody in this world that is willing to work for it.” -Ashley McPherson
“That feeling of positivity and community spreads like wildfire.” -Ashley McPherson
Where to find Ashley:
Instagram: @ashleyrebeccamcpherson & @macomaboutique
Facebook: Macoma Boutique
Website: https://macomaboutique.com/
Resources :
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2021 Boutique Marketing Bundle
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Original Air Date: February 15th, 2020
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