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Finishing the Year Strong for Boutique Owners

December 10, 2019

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!

Starting Your Own Business and Foundation

December 3, 2019

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.

Maximize Pop-Ups and Events for Your Boutique Brand!

November 26, 2019

Are you ready to drive more traffic, and make more sales at your next retail pop up, vendor event or show? Use these 5 must know tips to maximize your experience and grow your boutique business!

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

November 14, 2019

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!

The Boutique Summit 2020 Dates & Giveaway!

November 11, 2019

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

Life After Your Boutique

November 5, 2019

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!

#WesternSummit Tickets

November 5, 2019

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.

Using Alternative Payments

October 30, 2019

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!

2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner

October 28, 2019

Taking the time to plan is one of the easiest ways to make sure your business is on track, while giving you an incredible return on your time investment. Now, that planning is easier than ever before, with the 2020 #BoutiqueBoss Planner.
Have you been patiently waiting for your 2020 BoutiqueBoss Planner? It’s almost here!! And we want you to be the first to know when it drops, before it sells out.
Here is where you can get on the 2020 early release list!

Episode #228: 5 Tips for Attending Apparel Markets

October 8, 2019

Today Amy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, Apparel & Accessories at Dallas Market Center, joins us for 5 Tips for attending apparel markets + how to maximize your market experience. Amy gives us some amazing tips on going to market, whether it’s your first time or you are a veteran market buyer! She gives us valuable information on why going market is so important, how to plan your time at the market, what to expect at Dallas Market Center this October, upcoming trends, and soo much more. The lovely and bubbly Amy will keep you all ears in this episode, so bring along your notepad and pen!