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Are you managing your business like a CEO or a hustling entrepreneur? In this episode, we dive into the difference between the two and how you can transition into being a more strategic leader. We’ll explore how to plan out 2025 efficiently, boost productivity, and make the most out of your time. Plus, I’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our 2025 Boutique Boss Planner—sharing practical ways to use it and track key data points in your business. Time is your most valuable asset, and this planner is designed to help you get more done and maintain consistency in your business operations.

Ever wondered how boutique owners create such successful brands? In this episode, Ashton Dockery, owner of Be You Boutique, shares her inspiring business journey, from the evolution of her brand to the strategies she uses to thrive in a competitive market. You’ll learn about the breakdown of her business operations, the importance of maintaining a strong online presence, and how she balances both in-store and online sales.

Are you ready to maximize your holiday season? In today’s episode, I’m excited to share with you a comprehensive guide to planning and executing a successful holiday business and marketing strategy. As the busiest time of the year approaches, it’s crucial to get ahead and make sure your boutique is ready to thrive. Lets dive into the three main strategies for preparing your holiday season.

Building onto a multi-generational business and navigating the family dynamics and changes that come throughout the years is no easy thing. But Ryan and Jode Vaughan of Anderson Bean Boots have done just that! They join the show today to share their story of multi-brand ownership and how they are continuing and expanding upon a family boot legacy. Listen in as Ryan and Jode shed light on some of the most important experiences and insights that have allowed their business and family to succeed throughout the years. 

Today, I’m sitting down with Megan Ery, who has been a huge influence on the Western world and Western fashion. The owner of Turquoise in Style, Megan is opening up about her incredible turquoise business that has grown so much over the past year or so, as well as how she has encouraged that growth. You will learn how she has built such an engaged community, how she’s leveraged Facebook Lives, and how impactful a Facebook group of just about 5,000 people really is.

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot from one successful business to another? In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Stefania Colucciello, the founder of WEDideas and Coastal Bloom. Stefania’s journey from owning a silk flower business to creating a thriving boutique is nothing short of inspirational.