Today on the Boutique Chat podcast team members from the Boutique Hub discuss buying wholesale at the Vegas tradeshows. Ashley, Sara, and Beth go over all of the tradeshows you need to stop at in Vegas, buying tips, and some exciting announcements from the Boutique Hub. Tune in to get all the details!
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Main Points in Buying Wholesale at the Vegas Tradeshows
- Look for inspiration when you go to Vegas. Pay attention to all the displays and the trends.
- Take pictures of booth numbers and products because you may think you will remember, but you won’t.
- Come visit us in Vegas! It’s the perfect time to collaborate with others, talk strategy, and celebrate your sucessful buying trip!

Resources Mentioned
Get all the show information for Vegas here, including where you can find the Hub team:
Learn About Mastermind here:
https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/bh-mastermind
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https://retailbootcamp.mykajabi.com/2021%20Planner
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Original Air Date: August 3rd, 2021
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