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Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado

Shaley Ham joins us for today’s episode, Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instagram influencer. She gives us some extensive and valuable knowledge on the correct ways to work closely with an influencer and LOTS of tips and tricks to help grow your following and engagement on Instagram. You can never learn too much about the world of influencing and Instagram, so grab your notebook and let’s get started!

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label -- about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

Life After Your Boutique

Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label — about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

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#WesternSummit Tickets

In case you’re not familiar with the event, #WesternSummit is a business growth conference for western industry business owners, brands and influencers, who are looking to increase their knowledge in marketing trends, growth strategy, and to connect with fellow leaders in the industry.Held on January 9, 2020, attendees will be able to hear from the industry’s leading companies, have access to hands-on training and strategy, collaborate and connect with other like-minded business owners, and set goals for the upcoming year.

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Using Alternative Payments

Today Charlie Youakim, cofounder of Sezzle, joins us for All things Sezzle. The title for today’s episode is pretty self-explanatory, today it’s all about Sezzle and the revolutionary installment payment method they provide. Charlie gives us the background on how their company came to be, their mission, how to implement Sezzle into your business, and how it’s benefiting both customers & business owners. The future of payment is here, so you can’t miss out on this valuable knowledge that’s transforming our industry!

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2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner

2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner

Taking the time to plan is one of the easiest ways to make sure your business is on track, while giving you an incredible return on your time investment. Now, that planning is easier than ever before, with the 2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner.
Have you been patiently waiting for your 2020 BoutiqueBoss Planner? It’s almost here!! And we want you to be the first to know when it drops, before it sells out.
Here is where you can get on the 2020 early release list!

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5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday

Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on 5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday. Ashley will be going over topics such as signage, the benefit of swag bags, promotion vs. sale, pop-ups, and lots more! We all know Ashley’s solo episodes are filled with amazing tips and tricks to run your business at full capacity, so don’t miss out!

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#BoutiqueChat 229 | Creating a Business with Impact

Episode #229: Creating a Business with Impact

Ashley LeMieux, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, joins us for Creating a Business with Impact. Ashley always had a dream of becoming a writer, but also the longing to help others. She gives us her back story on how the Shine Project came to be and all the lives it’s been able to impact. Not only that, but Ashley let’s us know how dealing with pain doesn’t have to bring us down, but teach us how to live our life to the fullest. This story will pull at your heart strings and keep you inspired to do more and be more than you once thought.

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5 Tips for Attending Apparel Markets for Boutiques

Episode #228: 5 Tips for Attending Apparel Markets

Today Amy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, Apparel & Accessories at Dallas Market Center, joins us for 5 Tips for attending apparel markets + how to maximize your market experience. Amy gives us some amazing tips on going to market, whether it’s your first time or you are a veteran market buyer! She gives us valuable information on why going market is so important, how to plan your time at the market, what to expect at Dallas Market Center this October, upcoming trends, and soo much more. The lovely and bubbly Amy will keep you all ears in this episode, so bring along your notepad and pen!

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Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

Today Marie Earthman, boutique owner and mom, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health in the retail business. Marie gives us her background on fighting a lifelong battle with depression and anxiety while managing to have a beautiful family and grow a well known Texas boutique. Though today’s topic is a hard one, it’s one that needs to be more widely talked about. Mental health issues affect so many of us, and Marie shows us you’re not alone, and why comparison is truly the thief of joy.

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Episode # 224: Demystifying Facebook Messenger

Today Ben Parr, award winning entrepreneur, author, investor, and journalist, joins us for Demystifying Facebook Messenger. This episode is all about facing your fears! We are going deep into the world of marketing, so get ready to some take notes. Ben Parr explains to us the importance of using Facebook messenger for marketing. He also goes over the important topics such as; captivation marketing, comment capture, trends in ecommerce stores of ALL types, and so much more!

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Shaley Ham

Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado

Shaley Ham joins us for today’s episode, Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instagram influencer. She gives us some extensive and valuable knowledge on the correct ways to work closely with an influencer and LOTS of tips and tricks to help grow your following and engagement on Instagram. You can never learn too much about the world of influencing and Instagram, so grab your notebook and let’s get started!

Read More »
Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label -- about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

Life After Your Boutique

Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label — about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

Read More »

#WesternSummit Tickets

In case you’re not familiar with the event, #WesternSummit is a business growth conference for western industry business owners, brands and influencers, who are looking to increase their knowledge in marketing trends, growth strategy, and to connect with fellow leaders in the industry.Held on January 9, 2020, attendees will be able to hear from the industry’s leading companies, have access to hands-on training and strategy, collaborate and connect with other like-minded business owners, and set goals for the upcoming year.

Read More »

Using Alternative Payments

Today Charlie Youakim, cofounder of Sezzle, joins us for All things Sezzle. The title for today’s episode is pretty self-explanatory, today it’s all about Sezzle and the revolutionary installment payment method they provide. Charlie gives us the background on how their company came to be, their mission, how to implement Sezzle into your business, and how it’s benefiting both customers & business owners. The future of payment is here, so you can’t miss out on this valuable knowledge that’s transforming our industry!

Read More »
2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner

2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner

Taking the time to plan is one of the easiest ways to make sure your business is on track, while giving you an incredible return on your time investment. Now, that planning is easier than ever before, with the 2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner.
Have you been patiently waiting for your 2020 BoutiqueBoss Planner? It’s almost here!! And we want you to be the first to know when it drops, before it sells out.
Here is where you can get on the 2020 early release list!

Read More »
5 Ways To Maximize Small Business Saturday Cover

5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday

Today our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on 5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday. Ashley will be going over topics such as signage, the benefit of swag bags, promotion vs. sale, pop-ups, and lots more! We all know Ashley’s solo episodes are filled with amazing tips and tricks to run your business at full capacity, so don’t miss out!

Read More »
#BoutiqueChat 229 | Creating a Business with Impact

Episode #229: Creating a Business with Impact

Ashley LeMieux, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, joins us for Creating a Business with Impact. Ashley always had a dream of becoming a writer, but also the longing to help others. She gives us her back story on how the Shine Project came to be and all the lives it’s been able to impact. Not only that, but Ashley let’s us know how dealing with pain doesn’t have to bring us down, but teach us how to live our life to the fullest. This story will pull at your heart strings and keep you inspired to do more and be more than you once thought.

Read More »
5 Tips for Attending Apparel Markets for Boutiques

Episode #228: 5 Tips for Attending Apparel Markets

Today Amy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, Apparel & Accessories at Dallas Market Center, joins us for 5 Tips for attending apparel markets + how to maximize your market experience. Amy gives us some amazing tips on going to market, whether it’s your first time or you are a veteran market buyer! She gives us valuable information on why going market is so important, how to plan your time at the market, what to expect at Dallas Market Center this October, upcoming trends, and soo much more. The lovely and bubbly Amy will keep you all ears in this episode, so bring along your notepad and pen!

Read More »
Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

Episode #225: Taking Care of your Mental Health, with Marie Earthman, Pomp & Circumstance Boutique

Today Marie Earthman, boutique owner and mom, joins us to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health in the retail business. Marie gives us her background on fighting a lifelong battle with depression and anxiety while managing to have a beautiful family and grow a well known Texas boutique. Though today’s topic is a hard one, it’s one that needs to be more widely talked about. Mental health issues affect so many of us, and Marie shows us you’re not alone, and why comparison is truly the thief of joy.

Read More »

Episode # 224: Demystifying Facebook Messenger

Today Ben Parr, award winning entrepreneur, author, investor, and journalist, joins us for Demystifying Facebook Messenger. This episode is all about facing your fears! We are going deep into the world of marketing, so get ready to some take notes. Ben Parr explains to us the importance of using Facebook messenger for marketing. He also goes over the important topics such as; captivation marketing, comment capture, trends in ecommerce stores of ALL types, and so much more!

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Mastering Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Ensuring Compliance, and Creating a Great Workplace

Welcome back to the Boutique Chat podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Jackie Koch, a seasoned HR and recruiting professional turned consultant.

Building a business from the ground up is a thrilling journey filled with excitement and challenges. Often, entrepreneurs find themselves in uncharted territory when it comes to managing people. The transition from focusing solely on the product or service to leading a team can be overwhelming. In a recent podcast conversation between Ashley and Jackie Koch, the topic of navigating team building and leadership skills was explored, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs.

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