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The Business Conversation Every Couple Needs to Have

May 9, 2025

Running a business with your spouse can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. When you bring together two very different mindsets—creative and analytical—the tension can build, especially when your business isn’t performing as expected. Today, we’re diving into how to bridge the gap between creative vision and analytical certainty in business, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can create division in your personal life.

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How to Plan, Post & Grow on Social Media Without the Overwhelm

May 7, 2025

What’s the secret to growing a thriving brand online in today’s ever-changing digital world—and how can small businesses stand out? Peg Fitzpatrick, acclaimed author of The Art of Small Business Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success, joins us today to break it all down. Drawing from her own experience moving from traditional marketing to social media mastery, Peg shares expert insights on growing a thriving brand online. Listen in as she explains how small business and boutique owners can identify their ideal customers, create content that truly resonates, and more.

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How to Avoid the Retail Summer Slump

May 5, 2025

For boutique retailers, the Summer season can lead to a noticeable dip in customer foot traffic and sales. However, rather than resigning to this summer slowdown, savvy retailers can use this season strategically to boost both immediate sales and long-term customer loyalty. Here are proven strategies to help your boutique avoid the retail summer slump in 2025:

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More Profit, Less Work: AOV Strategies That Work

May 2, 2025

In this Five Minute Friday episode, Ashley shares powerful and practical tips to increase your Average Order Value (AOV) — without relying on more traffic or more hours. If you’re focused on growing sales, AOV is one of the most effective metrics to improve. Ashley breaks down the difference between lagging vs. leading indicators and how small shifts in your merchandising, marketing, and customer experience can lead to major gains.

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The Boutique Hub at the June Dallas Market

May 2, 2025

The time has come for the June 2025 Dallas Market and the Hub team couldn’t be more excited! We know how busy market days can be so we wanted to make sure you guys are filled in on our schedule so you can come and stop by!

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The Truth About What’s Coming for Retailers & How to Prepare

May 1, 2025

The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, and boutique owners are feeling the pressure—from rising tariffs to changing buying behaviors and tighter margins. Now more than ever, smart decision-making, proactive planning, and strategic communication are key to thriving in a turbulent economy.

Here’s how your boutique can adapt and stay resilient in the face of current and upcoming challenges.

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How Obsession, Ingenuity, and Instagram Built a Candle Empire

April 29, 2025

How does a personal gift idea quickly evolve into a thriving brand? Just ask Annabelle DeGrazio, a former lawyer turned entrepreneur, who joins us today to share her inspiring journey of launching a distinctive candle business from scratch. With no prior experience in candle-making, Annabelle committed to learning every aspect of in-house production to ensure top-tier quality and built a successful business. Her story highlights the power of finding a niche and embracing opportunities as they come, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! 

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Feeling Stuck in Your Business? This Might Be Why

April 25, 2025

If you’ve felt stuck lately, it might be time to reexamine what you’re holding onto in your business. Ashley breaks down four key areas to evaluate—marketing, vendors, traffic, and team — and offers two simple but powerful questions to move you forward.

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How to Buy Smarter: In-Person Markets vs. Online Marketplaces

April 24, 2025

Ready to make smarter inventory decisions? In this episode of Boutique Chat, we’re joined by our very own Samantha Conner, Director of Wholesale at The Boutique Hub, to break down the pros, cons, and strategies behind shopping in-person at market vs. buying online through platforms like Hubventory. We’re sharing how to prep like a pro, use tools like the Boutique Hub’s market must-see lists, and build brand relationships that fuel long-term success. 

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The Business Conversation Every Couple Needs to Have

May 9, 2025

Running a business with your spouse can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. When you bring together two very different mindsets—creative and analytical—the tension can build, especially when your business isn’t performing as expected. Today, we’re diving into how to bridge the gap between creative vision and analytical certainty in business, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can create division in your personal life.

Read More

How to Plan, Post & Grow on Social Media Without the Overwhelm

May 7, 2025

What’s the secret to growing a thriving brand online in today’s ever-changing digital world—and how can small businesses stand out? Peg Fitzpatrick, acclaimed author of The Art of Small Business Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success, joins us today to break it all down. Drawing from her own experience moving from traditional marketing to social media mastery, Peg shares expert insights on growing a thriving brand online. Listen in as she explains how small business and boutique owners can identify their ideal customers, create content that truly resonates, and more.

Read More

How to Avoid the Retail Summer Slump

May 5, 2025

For boutique retailers, the Summer season can lead to a noticeable dip in customer foot traffic and sales. However, rather than resigning to this summer slowdown, savvy retailers can use this season strategically to boost both immediate sales and long-term customer loyalty. Here are proven strategies to help your boutique avoid the retail summer slump in 2025:

Read More

More Profit, Less Work: AOV Strategies That Work

May 2, 2025

In this Five Minute Friday episode, Ashley shares powerful and practical tips to increase your Average Order Value (AOV) — without relying on more traffic or more hours. If you’re focused on growing sales, AOV is one of the most effective metrics to improve. Ashley breaks down the difference between lagging vs. leading indicators and how small shifts in your merchandising, marketing, and customer experience can lead to major gains.

Read More

The Boutique Hub at the June Dallas Market

May 2, 2025

The time has come for the June 2025 Dallas Market and the Hub team couldn’t be more excited! We know how busy market days can be so we wanted to make sure you guys are filled in on our schedule so you can come and stop by!

Read More

The Truth About What’s Coming for Retailers & How to Prepare

May 1, 2025

The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, and boutique owners are feeling the pressure—from rising tariffs to changing buying behaviors and tighter margins. Now more than ever, smart decision-making, proactive planning, and strategic communication are key to thriving in a turbulent economy.

Here’s how your boutique can adapt and stay resilient in the face of current and upcoming challenges.

Read More

How Obsession, Ingenuity, and Instagram Built a Candle Empire

April 29, 2025

How does a personal gift idea quickly evolve into a thriving brand? Just ask Annabelle DeGrazio, a former lawyer turned entrepreneur, who joins us today to share her inspiring journey of launching a distinctive candle business from scratch. With no prior experience in candle-making, Annabelle committed to learning every aspect of in-house production to ensure top-tier quality and built a successful business. Her story highlights the power of finding a niche and embracing opportunities as they come, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! 

Read More

Feeling Stuck in Your Business? This Might Be Why

April 25, 2025

If you’ve felt stuck lately, it might be time to reexamine what you’re holding onto in your business. Ashley breaks down four key areas to evaluate—marketing, vendors, traffic, and team — and offers two simple but powerful questions to move you forward.

Read More

How to Buy Smarter: In-Person Markets vs. Online Marketplaces

April 24, 2025

Ready to make smarter inventory decisions? In this episode of Boutique Chat, we’re joined by our very own Samantha Conner, Director of Wholesale at The Boutique Hub, to break down the pros, cons, and strategies behind shopping in-person at market vs. buying online through platforms like Hubventory. We’re sharing how to prep like a pro, use tools like the Boutique Hub’s market must-see lists, and build brand relationships that fuel long-term success. 

Read More

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