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

February 7, 2023

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

The Best of Boutique Chat Season 4

January 31, 2023

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

How to Get Rid of Winter Inventory

January 30, 2023

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.

February 2023 Tradeshows in Las Vegas

January 27, 2023

Tradeshows are back in full swing, so let’s go over the details. Here’s what you need to know about the February 20223 Tradeshows in Las Vegas.

Spring/Summer 2023 Boutique Fashion Trends

January 23, 2023

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.

The Six Layers of Retail

January 3, 2023

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

3 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

December 27, 2022

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

Lessons Learned from 2022

December 20, 2022

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

2023 Retail Predictions

December 19, 2022

What a year it’s been! 2022 brought many lessons, mistakes, and celebrations for the retail industry. Given everything that has happened is 2022, here are my biggest 2023 retail predictions. I hope you enjoy them, and I’ll see you in membership soon! – Ashley Alderson

Setting Yourself Up For Success In The New Year

December 13, 2022

As we continue through the time of year when many of us are hustling to meet all of the sales goals we set out for ourselves, I wanted to remind you that finishing the year off strong in terms of your business is just as important. In this episode, I’m discussing the things you should be thinking about before the end of the year to make sure that your business