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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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Boutique Customer Service, WOW THEM!

Dana Spinola, the founder of Fab’rik gives your host Ashley Alderson shares what it’s really like building a boutique brand across nearly 50 stores, even through a recession. Using her WOW customer service culture, Dana shares her heart & mission in a truly genuine and grounded nature. Get ready to talk burn out, growth and building a legacy you can be proud of. 

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Balancing a Growing Business and Being a Mom

Tori Gerbig from Pink Lily Boutique talks to your host Ashley Alderson about her story and what’s happening inside of the Pink Lily including their amazing growth. Tori reveals some of their amazing strategies, how they’re working with influencers and what’s next for the Pink Lily.

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Episode #208- 5 Essentials For Your Website with Angela Froschl, Hot Mess Consulting

5 Essentials For Your Boutique Website

Is your e-commerce site maximizing these 5 key areas? Today on the show we are joined by Hot Mess Consulting Founder, Angela Froschl. She brings incredible insight as a boutique owner, website designer, Shopify, and branding expert. Her heart for helping boutique owners shines through as she shares a wealth of knowledge in how to craft a website experience that speaks to your customers, and drives success for your boutique.

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Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know

Sara Burks, the Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub joins your host Ashley Alderson to talk about the 5 ESSENTIALS to growing a successful boutique business and their Retail Bootcamp program. Are you operating only in the art of retail, or the science? Sara and Ashley cover the most common mistakes and opportunities every retailer must look for!

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How to Shop Apparel Markets

Learn how and why this major apparel trade show has emerged as the biggest on the east coast and how it caters to retailers, buyers, and even taste-making shoppers. Get the most out of your experience at Atlanta Apparel Mart with Caron Stover and Morgan Ramage’s insider advice.

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

Boutique Customer Service, WOW THEM!

Dana Spinola, the founder of Fab’rik gives your host Ashley Alderson shares what it’s really like building a boutique brand across nearly 50 stores, even through a recession. Using her WOW customer service culture, Dana shares her heart & mission in a truly genuine and grounded nature. Get ready to talk burn out, growth and building a legacy you can be proud of. 

Read More

Balancing a Growing Business and Being a Mom

Tori Gerbig from Pink Lily Boutique talks to your host Ashley Alderson about her story and what’s happening inside of the Pink Lily including their amazing growth. Tori reveals some of their amazing strategies, how they’re working with influencers and what’s next for the Pink Lily.

Read More
Episode #208- 5 Essentials For Your Website with Angela Froschl, Hot Mess Consulting

5 Essentials For Your Boutique Website

Is your e-commerce site maximizing these 5 key areas? Today on the show we are joined by Hot Mess Consulting Founder, Angela Froschl. She brings incredible insight as a boutique owner, website designer, Shopify, and branding expert. Her heart for helping boutique owners shines through as she shares a wealth of knowledge in how to craft a website experience that speaks to your customers, and drives success for your boutique.

Read More

Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know

Sara Burks, the Director of Partnerships and Education at The Boutique Hub joins your host Ashley Alderson to talk about the 5 ESSENTIALS to growing a successful boutique business and their Retail Bootcamp program. Are you operating only in the art of retail, or the science? Sara and Ashley cover the most common mistakes and opportunities every retailer must look for!

Read More

How to Shop Apparel Markets

Learn how and why this major apparel trade show has emerged as the biggest on the east coast and how it caters to retailers, buyers, and even taste-making shoppers. Get the most out of your experience at Atlanta Apparel Mart with Caron Stover and Morgan Ramage’s insider advice.

Read More
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