If you’re like me, there’s a different level of excitement that happens toward the end of the year. It’s a great time to gather and look back on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as reflect on the lessons that were learned along the way. I have been busting at the seams with all the things I have learned over the past year, so buckle up as I share the biggest lessons learned from 2022.
Listen in as I look back and dive into the last year that we survived—or thrived in—and share some insights that we can take with us into the next year to make it great. I’ll also talk about what to expect in the coming year within the retail and boutique industry and give you some tidbits to get your 2023 started off right in your business!
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What You’ll Learn From Lessons Learned from 2022
- How to make boutiques unique again.
- What we need to stop selling.
- What I think about the LuLaRoe documentary.
- The importance of trademarks.
- Where profit is found.
Resources Featured In This Episode:
- Ashley Alderson: Instagram
- Hubventory.com
- Boutique Boss Store
Favorite Quotes from Ashley Alderson
“Character is who you are in the dark.” – Ashley Alderson [4:25]
“Collections are king.” – Ashley Alderson [10:13]
“Unskilled and untrained employees will kill your profit.” – Ashley Alderson [16:58]
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Original Air Date: December 20th, 2022
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