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3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner

Today our host Ashley Alderson does a Solo episode on 3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner. 2020 is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to dive into your new #BoutiqueBoss planner! Ashley explains all the ways you can maximize your daily planner, so you can become more organized and accomplished! So if you’ve been wondering how to get the most out of all the fantastic content inside your #BoutiqueBoss planner, today’s episode is for you. Tune in to find out more!

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Cutting Your Shipping Losses with Kyle Rooney, Partnerships Manager at Route

Cutting Your Shipping Losses with Kyle Rooney, Partnerships Manager at Route Shipping Insurance

Today Kyle Rooney, partnerships manager at Route, joins us for today’s episode Cutting Your Shipping Losses. One of the biggest headaches a business owner can face is damaged, stolen or lost packages. Route as come up with a solution to solve shipping losses for both the consumer and the business owner. Route does not only have a revolutionary way of insuring your shipped products, but it also has an app so you can visually track your packages, anytime, anywhere. To find out more about how you can save you time and money with Route, tune into today’s Boutique Chat episode!

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Finishing The Year Strong

Finishing the Year Strong for Boutique Owners

Today our host Ashley Alderson does a Solo episode on Finishing the Year Strong. The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on how your business is doing and what you can do to make 2020 an even more successful year. Ashley gives us all the strategies to end the year with a bang and get us prepared for the year ahead! Today’s episode will include 4 main focus areas that will help you finish the year strong, tune in to find out all the details!

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Starting Your Own Business and Foundation

Starting Your Own Business and Foundation

Today Julie Allen, owner of Mary Rose Boutique and Mary Rose Foundation, joins us to discuss starting your own business and foundation. Her mission is all about spreading a positive message within the community around her and changing lives in the process. The most crucial point Julie brings up in today’s episode is how important it is to have a WHY behind your business. You won’t want to miss Julie Allen’s amazing and inspiring story! As a heads up for our listeners, today’s episode discusses battling eating disorders and mental illness.

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Shaley Ham

Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado

Shaley Ham joins us for today’s episode, Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instagram influencer. She gives us some extensive and valuable knowledge on the correct ways to work closely with an influencer and LOTS of tips and tricks to help grow your following and engagement on Instagram. You can never learn too much about the world of influencing and Instagram, so grab your notebook and let’s get started!

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The Boutique Summit 2020 Dates & Giveaway!

Question: What are the best days of the year for a boutique owner? Answer: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, & The Boutique Summit So you’re probably wondering when The Boutique Summit 2020 is, right?? DRUM ROLL…… Are you doing a happy dance with us?? If you joined us in Atlanta last year, you’ll know we had a BLAST with a private tradeshow, phenomenal speakers, tons of photo ops, and many

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label -- about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

Life After Your Boutique

Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label — about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

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#WesternSummit Tickets

In case you’re not familiar with the event, #WesternSummit is a business growth conference for western industry business owners, brands and influencers, who are looking to increase their knowledge in marketing trends, growth strategy, and to connect with fellow leaders in the industry.Held on January 9, 2020, attendees will be able to hear from the industry’s leading companies, have access to hands-on training and strategy, collaborate and connect with other like-minded business owners, and set goals for the upcoming year.

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Using Alternative Payments

Today Charlie Youakim, cofounder of Sezzle, joins us for All things Sezzle. The title for today’s episode is pretty self-explanatory, today it’s all about Sezzle and the revolutionary installment payment method they provide. Charlie gives us the background on how their company came to be, their mission, how to implement Sezzle into your business, and how it’s benefiting both customers & business owners. The future of payment is here, so you can’t miss out on this valuable knowledge that’s transforming our industry!

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3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner

Today our host Ashley Alderson does a Solo episode on 3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner. 2020 is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to dive into your new #BoutiqueBoss planner! Ashley explains all the ways you can maximize your daily planner, so you can become more organized and accomplished! So if you’ve been wondering how to get the most out of all the fantastic content inside your #BoutiqueBoss planner, today’s episode is for you. Tune in to find out more!

Read More »
Cutting Your Shipping Losses with Kyle Rooney, Partnerships Manager at Route

Cutting Your Shipping Losses with Kyle Rooney, Partnerships Manager at Route Shipping Insurance

Today Kyle Rooney, partnerships manager at Route, joins us for today’s episode Cutting Your Shipping Losses. One of the biggest headaches a business owner can face is damaged, stolen or lost packages. Route as come up with a solution to solve shipping losses for both the consumer and the business owner. Route does not only have a revolutionary way of insuring your shipped products, but it also has an app so you can visually track your packages, anytime, anywhere. To find out more about how you can save you time and money with Route, tune into today’s Boutique Chat episode!

Read More »
Finishing The Year Strong

Finishing the Year Strong for Boutique Owners

Today our host Ashley Alderson does a Solo episode on Finishing the Year Strong. The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on how your business is doing and what you can do to make 2020 an even more successful year. Ashley gives us all the strategies to end the year with a bang and get us prepared for the year ahead! Today’s episode will include 4 main focus areas that will help you finish the year strong, tune in to find out all the details!

Read More »
Starting Your Own Business and Foundation

Starting Your Own Business and Foundation

Today Julie Allen, owner of Mary Rose Boutique and Mary Rose Foundation, joins us to discuss starting your own business and foundation. Her mission is all about spreading a positive message within the community around her and changing lives in the process. The most crucial point Julie brings up in today’s episode is how important it is to have a WHY behind your business. You won’t want to miss Julie Allen’s amazing and inspiring story! As a heads up for our listeners, today’s episode discusses battling eating disorders and mental illness.

Read More »
Shaley Ham

Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado

Shaley Ham joins us for today’s episode, Collaborating with an Influencer. Shaley starts by giving us background on how she grew to become an Instagram influencer. She gives us some extensive and valuable knowledge on the correct ways to work closely with an influencer and LOTS of tips and tricks to help grow your following and engagement on Instagram. You can never learn too much about the world of influencing and Instagram, so grab your notebook and let’s get started!

Read More »

The Boutique Summit 2020 Dates & Giveaway!

Question: What are the best days of the year for a boutique owner? Answer: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, & The Boutique Summit So you’re probably wondering when The Boutique Summit 2020 is, right?? DRUM ROLL…… Are you doing a happy dance with us?? If you joined us in Atlanta last year, you’ll know we had a BLAST with a private tradeshow, phenomenal speakers, tons of photo ops, and many

Read More »
Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label -- about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

Life After Your Boutique

Have you ever wondered what life would be like AFTER your boutique? Today, we chat with Randa Carrabba, Founder of Southern Jewlz, PowHer.Fit, and her own label — about how life can evolve from your boutique! Randa’s entrepreneurial journey began with making jewelry in college and from there it grew into a widely successful clothing boutique. She shows us that evolving as a person and a business owner is OK, it may be scary but you’ll never look back with regret. Randa is a woman who wears many hats but does it all with so much grace, you can’t miss this inspiring episode!

Read More »

#WesternSummit Tickets

In case you’re not familiar with the event, #WesternSummit is a business growth conference for western industry business owners, brands and influencers, who are looking to increase their knowledge in marketing trends, growth strategy, and to connect with fellow leaders in the industry.Held on January 9, 2020, attendees will be able to hear from the industry’s leading companies, have access to hands-on training and strategy, collaborate and connect with other like-minded business owners, and set goals for the upcoming year.

Read More »

Using Alternative Payments

Today Charlie Youakim, cofounder of Sezzle, joins us for All things Sezzle. The title for today’s episode is pretty self-explanatory, today it’s all about Sezzle and the revolutionary installment payment method they provide. Charlie gives us the background on how their company came to be, their mission, how to implement Sezzle into your business, and how it’s benefiting both customers & business owners. The future of payment is here, so you can’t miss out on this valuable knowledge that’s transforming our industry!

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In today’s digital age, marketing your small business effectively can seem like a daunting task, especially with the ever-changing landscape of social media algorithms and advertising trends. However, amidst the noise of paid promotions and sponsored content, there lies a powerful strategy that can help your business stand out: organic marketing. Let’s go over our tips for using organic marketing techniques to drive sales to your small business.

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