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#803: How to Navigate Cash Flow, Inventory, and Survival Seasons

March 17, 2026

Sponsored by Color Guru This episode is sponsored by Color Guru. Boutique Chat listeners receive $350 off Color Guru Academy with code: BOUTIQUE350. Learn more at: http://www.colorguru.com _____________________ What do you do when your boutique hits one hard month… and then another… and another? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Jessica Brown of Pink on Pickens Boutique in Abbeville, South Carolina, for a real and honest conversation about rebranding,

Five Minute Friday: 3 CEO Shifts for Working Moms

March 13, 2026

How do you build a business while raising a family without feeling like you’re failing at one or the other? For many working moms and boutique owners, the pressure to balance motherhood and entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming. The truth is, the idea of perfect “balance” doesn’t really exist. Instead, it’s about understanding the season you’re in and making intentional choices about where your energy goes. In this Five Minute Friday

Custom Packaging: What I’ve Learned After Seeing It All in a 3PL

March 12, 2026

Guest Blog from Senderoo Custom packaging is one of the most common topics brands ask us about and for good reason. Everyone wants their products to feel special when they arrive at a customer’s door. As a boutique 3PL, we see all types of packaging come through our warehouse. Beautiful, well-thought-out packaging that works brilliantly and packaging that looks great on Instagram but causes constant issues behind the scenes. So

#802: The Financial Foundations Every Retailer Needs to Get Right

March 10, 2026

Numbers do not have to be the part of business you avoid. Ashley is joined by Christyne Gray of She Profits Now, for a practical & helpful conversation on the money side of running a Boutique – bookkeeping, cash flow, inventory planning, and tax preparation for boutique owners. They unpack the financial basics every retailer needs to understand, from setting up the right bank accounts and using QuickBooks effectively to

Five Minute Friday: 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Being a Boutique Owner

March 6, 2026

In this Five Minute Friday, Ashley Alderson breaks down the FIVE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS about owning a boutique—the myths that often surprise new business owners once they’re actually in the trenches of running a retail business. While opening a boutique has never been easier, building a profitable and sustainable one requires far more than great products and a beautiful Instagram feed. Ashley shares the realities behind inventory management, customer support, time

Boutique Summit 2026: What It Is, Who It’s For, and Why Retailers Keep Coming Back

March 3, 2026

Boutique Summit 2026 is the retail conference designed exclusively for boutique owners who want smarter strategy, stronger profits, and real community. Here’s what to expect — and why retailers keep coming back.

The 2026 Retail Reset: Retail Is Changing. Are You?

March 3, 2026

Welcome back to Season 8! We decided to kick it off with one of the biggest announcements of the year — the 2026 Retail Summit is officially live, and this one is going to be next-level. Ashley Alderson and Samantha Conner pull back the curtain on what’s coming August 16–17 in Dallas… and why being in the room matters more than ever. This isn’t just another conference. It’s two packed

The Boutique Hub at MAGIC Nashville

March 2, 2026

We are heading to Nashville and can’t wait! The Boutique Hub Team is excited to partner with MAGIC at their inaugural Nashville event. Here’s everything you need to know about attending…

The Boutique Hub at Dallas Market Center

The Boutique Hub at the Dallas March Apparel Market

March 2, 2026

It’s almost Dallas Market time and we are counting down the days. The Hub team is heading back to market and we cannot wait to see you in person. We know those days fly by fast, so we’ve rounded up our full schedule to make it easy for you to plan ahead, swing by, and connect with us while you’re there.