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Marketing to Millennials for Boutique Owners

Today Taylor Jones, Founder of The Tiny Closet, joins us on today’s episode Marketing to Millennials. From her two school busses, Taylor has learned the value of creating the right experience for her customer in an Instagram world. Taylor gives us insight on the importance of always being your authentic self, creating your own style and brand, working with millennials, all things Instagram, and so much more! No matter where you’re at on your business journey, you won’t want to miss out on today’s episode that is filled with some awesome marketing tips!

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Building a Boutique Brand

Today Michelle Manningham, founder of Texi Boots, joins us to talk about Building a Brand from Scratch. Michelle tells us how her vision of becoming a designer went from dream to reality. From finding out how to manufacture her line, believing in the core value of female entrepreneurs supporting one another, and learning to fight for your dream. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

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Boutique Hub 3.0: Dashboard (Phase 4)

The dust has finally settled from our big trip to Atlanta for the 2019 Boutique Summit! Events like The Boutique Summit always remind us what an incredible community our members we have, and reinvigorate us to fulfill our mission of helping to build and better the boutique retail industry. Presented by The Boutique Hub. As we mentioned back in January, 2019 is the year of “Relaunch: The Boutique Hub 3.0”,

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Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

Today our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub and Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub, go over Boutique Owner Myths Debunked. No matter where you are at in your business journey, it’s always good to go back to the playbook. Sara and Ashley cover loads of useful info, such as the importance of knowing your numbers, moving inventory, and so much more!

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Clothing Boutique Podcast

7 Keys to Productivity

Our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week on the 7 Keys to Productivity. Ashley goes over topics such as managing your calendar & to-do list, the best methods to managing your time, and so much more! All of this valuable information found in today’s podcast has saved Ashley and members of the Hub hours and hours of work, so tune in and bring along a notepad and pen!

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Boutique Business: Profit First

Mike Michalowicz, author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host, gives us an abundant amount of business tips and his experience in becoming a successful entrepreneur. Todays podcast has an emphasis on “Profit First”, teaching business owners how paying yourself first can transform the ecosystem of your business. From the fear and downfalls to transformation and confidence, Mike covers it all! You want want to miss this mindset changing podcast.

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Boutique Business: 10 Must Knows

Our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week explaining the top 10 things you need to know when starting a business. But don’t go to far yet, this isn’t just for newbie business owners. This episode is loaded with tips that are important for any business owner, going back to the basics is always beneficial to your business! Ashley gives us some prime information on multiple topics; from legal tips, to knowing your numbers, finding your tribe, and SO much more!

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Creating Engaging Live Retail Sales & Building a Memorable Brand

Allison Albritton, the Founder of InStyle Auctions & Boutique, tells us how she created a known brand with a staple look that was memorable since 2012. Building into multiple sales channels and an app, Allison goes into detail on why she loves live sales using Comment Sold & giving her customers choices. Any boutique owner will love all the useful info Allison gives us on owning a growing business and being a busy mom!

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Vendor Events & Pop Ups

Jenifer Burnett, the owner of Punchy’s, talks about her unique experience in starting her business and the importance of knowing your customers, your numbers and how to maximize new customer acquisition from road shows and pop ups. Jen gives us a glimpse into what it’s like to do shows (such as the NFR) to grow your customer base. Jen’s vast knowledge on running a successful business will benefit any boutique owner or vendor!

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Starting a Wholesale Business

Megan DiVincenzo, the founder of Sis Kiss and a former defense attorney, explains how her business began by finding a problem in a product and solving it. From there, her business grew from word of mouth to a booming online wholesale business. From maximizing influencer relationships, to balancing both retail and wholesale growth, Megan gives us real talk and a true example of who an authentic business women is.

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Marketing to Millennials for Boutique Owners

Today Taylor Jones, Founder of The Tiny Closet, joins us on today’s episode Marketing to Millennials. From her two school busses, Taylor has learned the value of creating the right experience for her customer in an Instagram world. Taylor gives us insight on the importance of always being your authentic self, creating your own style and brand, working with millennials, all things Instagram, and so much more! No matter where you’re at on your business journey, you won’t want to miss out on today’s episode that is filled with some awesome marketing tips!

Read More

Building a Boutique Brand

Today Michelle Manningham, founder of Texi Boots, joins us to talk about Building a Brand from Scratch. Michelle tells us how her vision of becoming a designer went from dream to reality. From finding out how to manufacture her line, believing in the core value of female entrepreneurs supporting one another, and learning to fight for your dream. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

Read More

Boutique Hub 3.0: Dashboard (Phase 4)

The dust has finally settled from our big trip to Atlanta for the 2019 Boutique Summit! Events like The Boutique Summit always remind us what an incredible community our members we have, and reinvigorate us to fulfill our mission of helping to build and better the boutique retail industry. Presented by The Boutique Hub. As we mentioned back in January, 2019 is the year of “Relaunch: The Boutique Hub 3.0”,

Read More

Boutique Owner Myths Debunked

Today our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub and Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub, go over Boutique Owner Myths Debunked. No matter where you are at in your business journey, it’s always good to go back to the playbook. Sara and Ashley cover loads of useful info, such as the importance of knowing your numbers, moving inventory, and so much more!

Read More
Clothing Boutique Podcast

7 Keys to Productivity

Our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week on the 7 Keys to Productivity. Ashley goes over topics such as managing your calendar & to-do list, the best methods to managing your time, and so much more! All of this valuable information found in today’s podcast has saved Ashley and members of the Hub hours and hours of work, so tune in and bring along a notepad and pen!

Read More

Boutique Business: Profit First

Mike Michalowicz, author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host, gives us an abundant amount of business tips and his experience in becoming a successful entrepreneur. Todays podcast has an emphasis on “Profit First”, teaching business owners how paying yourself first can transform the ecosystem of your business. From the fear and downfalls to transformation and confidence, Mike covers it all! You want want to miss this mindset changing podcast.

Read More

Boutique Business: 10 Must Knows

Our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode this week explaining the top 10 things you need to know when starting a business. But don’t go to far yet, this isn’t just for newbie business owners. This episode is loaded with tips that are important for any business owner, going back to the basics is always beneficial to your business! Ashley gives us some prime information on multiple topics; from legal tips, to knowing your numbers, finding your tribe, and SO much more!

Read More

Creating Engaging Live Retail Sales & Building a Memorable Brand

Allison Albritton, the Founder of InStyle Auctions & Boutique, tells us how she created a known brand with a staple look that was memorable since 2012. Building into multiple sales channels and an app, Allison goes into detail on why she loves live sales using Comment Sold & giving her customers choices. Any boutique owner will love all the useful info Allison gives us on owning a growing business and being a busy mom!

Read More

Vendor Events & Pop Ups

Jenifer Burnett, the owner of Punchy’s, talks about her unique experience in starting her business and the importance of knowing your customers, your numbers and how to maximize new customer acquisition from road shows and pop ups. Jen gives us a glimpse into what it’s like to do shows (such as the NFR) to grow your customer base. Jen’s vast knowledge on running a successful business will benefit any boutique owner or vendor!

Read More

Starting a Wholesale Business

Megan DiVincenzo, the founder of Sis Kiss and a former defense attorney, explains how her business began by finding a problem in a product and solving it. From there, her business grew from word of mouth to a booming online wholesale business. From maximizing influencer relationships, to balancing both retail and wholesale growth, Megan gives us real talk and a true example of who an authentic business women is.

Read More
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