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The Power of Positive Thinking with Gretchen Hilley, Rolling Ranch Boutique

You can have the most successful business in the world, but if you’re not enjoying it, is it really worth it? One of the topics that I find the most joy in talking about with boutique owners is the topic of mindset because it’s one that can yield the biggest results and change in business. In today’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Gretchen Hilley, owner of Rolling Ranch

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Spring Event Ideas

Spring Event Ideas for Boutiques

The sunshine is out and spring is approaching and we couldn’t be happier about it! With a new season comes new event and promotion planning! Spring is the perfect time to host events for your boutique or small business and with the great weather after a long winter, your customers will be more excited than ever to get out for a fun spring event. Let’s get into some spring event ideas for your boutique or small business!

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Building a Thriving Business With Your Spouse with Amy and Anthony Ekren, Inherit Clothing Co.

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most frequently asked questions from growing boutique owners: how do you work with your spouse? To help us answer this question, we’ve brought in two of our favorite people and an amazing couple, Anthony and Amy Ekren of Inherit Clothing Co. Not only will they share their experiences of working together, but they’ll also dive into how they have successfully scaled their

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The Best of Boutique Chat Season 4

I’m thrilled to be back for an all-new season of Boutique Chat, and to kick off Season 5, I’m revisiting some of my favorite episodes of the last year! In this highlight reel you’ll hear from Social Sales Girls founder Susan Bradley on digital advertising and metrics, Everyday Chic Boutique owner Karli Harris Pennington on launching collections, Simple Pin Media founder Kate Ahl on the power of Pinterest, influencer and

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How to Get Rid of Winter Inventory

How to Get Rid of Winter Inventory

After all the holiday markdowns you may be asking the question, “What do I do with all my leftover winter stuff… I want to make room for spring goods!” Let’s go over the best plan of action on how to get rid of your winter inventory.

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Spring Summer 2023 trend report

Spring/Summer 2023 Boutique Fashion Trends

The seasons changing from winter to spring is such an exciting time – especially for fashion! Going from heavier pieces to lighter and fresh looks to welcome the warmer weather! Here are the top spring/summer 2023 trends you’ll want to stock up your boutique with.

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The Six Layers of Retail

Welcome to the last episode of the season! Today, I am joined by Sara Burks, our Director of Partnerships and Education and my partner in crime for this podcast episode. We are discussing year-end tips and preparing for 2023, as well as addressing some of the common struggles faced by boutique owners and how to overcome them. Listen in as we dive into what happened in 2022 in the boutique

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3 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

This time of year is special for so many reasons. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones and experience the joys of the holidays, and it is the perfect time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. In last week’s episode, we went over some reflections for 2022. Today, I want to share 3 predictions and takeaways for 2023 as you start to map out your

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The Power of Positive Thinking with Gretchen Hilley, Rolling Ranch Boutique

You can have the most successful business in the world, but if you’re not enjoying it, is it really worth it? One of the topics that I find the most joy in talking about with boutique owners is the topic of mindset because it’s one that can yield the biggest results and change in business. In today’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Gretchen Hilley, owner of Rolling Ranch

Read More
Spring Event Ideas

Spring Event Ideas for Boutiques

The sunshine is out and spring is approaching and we couldn’t be happier about it! With a new season comes new event and promotion planning! Spring is the perfect time to host events for your boutique or small business and with the great weather after a long winter, your customers will be more excited than ever to get out for a fun spring event. Let’s get into some spring event ideas for your boutique or small business!

Read More

Building a Thriving Business With Your Spouse with Amy and Anthony Ekren, Inherit Clothing Co.

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most frequently asked questions from growing boutique owners: how do you work with your spouse? To help us answer this question, we’ve brought in two of our favorite people and an amazing couple, Anthony and Amy Ekren of Inherit Clothing Co. Not only will they share their experiences of working together, but they’ll also dive into how they have successfully scaled their

Read More

The Best of Boutique Chat Season 4

I’m thrilled to be back for an all-new season of Boutique Chat, and to kick off Season 5, I’m revisiting some of my favorite episodes of the last year! In this highlight reel you’ll hear from Social Sales Girls founder Susan Bradley on digital advertising and metrics, Everyday Chic Boutique owner Karli Harris Pennington on launching collections, Simple Pin Media founder Kate Ahl on the power of Pinterest, influencer and

Read More
How to Get Rid of Winter Inventory

How to Get Rid of Winter Inventory

After all the holiday markdowns you may be asking the question, “What do I do with all my leftover winter stuff… I want to make room for spring goods!” Let’s go over the best plan of action on how to get rid of your winter inventory.

Read More
Spring Summer 2023 trend report

Spring/Summer 2023 Boutique Fashion Trends

The seasons changing from winter to spring is such an exciting time – especially for fashion! Going from heavier pieces to lighter and fresh looks to welcome the warmer weather! Here are the top spring/summer 2023 trends you’ll want to stock up your boutique with.

Read More

The Six Layers of Retail

Welcome to the last episode of the season! Today, I am joined by Sara Burks, our Director of Partnerships and Education and my partner in crime for this podcast episode. We are discussing year-end tips and preparing for 2023, as well as addressing some of the common struggles faced by boutique owners and how to overcome them. Listen in as we dive into what happened in 2022 in the boutique

Read More

3 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

This time of year is special for so many reasons. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones and experience the joys of the holidays, and it is the perfect time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. In last week’s episode, we went over some reflections for 2022. Today, I want to share 3 predictions and takeaways for 2023 as you start to map out your

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