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Episode #14: Breaking into Established Markets and Scaling with a Great Brand Story, with Amanda Kimes & Lindsay Perraton of Kimes Ranch.

Matt and Amanda Kimes changed the face of denim in the western world in what seemed like an overnight success story. But it took years of work, finding a manufacturer that believed in them, a great team, and a relaunch. It was no easy task. Kimes Ranch was founded in 2009 and today has retailers in 10 countries, 64k Facebook followers, and on top of it all, their coworkers are

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Episode #13: Scaling a million dollar brand from your kitchen table, with Meredith Jurica, Founder of Makeup Junkie Bags

It’s rare to hit $1 million in sales in your first year with a product you sewed at your kitchen table. Meredith Jurica did it and she continues to speed down the highway to success that few can get on. Hear how she built a magnetic brand that customers flock to, while she has simultaneously has kicked fear in the face to keep growing. Her passion, determination and faith in

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Episode #12: Mastering Facebook Ads & Retargeting: The Secret to Success for Boutique Retail, with Reza Khadjavi of Shoelace

Holy cow, grab a pencil before you listen to this episode. Reza & Ashley break down the nitty-gritty details of Facebook Ads, from conversion rates, sales funnels, and so much more. If you have an e-commerce store, you NEED to be retargeting. As Reza says in this podcast, not every visitor to your site will have a credit card in their hand the first time they visit. How will you

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Why Story Matters: Learn from an icon who has helped build multiple iconic western brands. With Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company | Boutique Chat Podcast

Episode #11: Why Story Matters: Learn from an icon who has helped build multiple iconic western brands. With Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company

Keith Mundee is an icon in the western apparel industry, not only for the brands he has helped to build but for the man that he is. Once you meet Keith, you’ll have an instant connection and appreciation for his view of the apparel industry and how serving is the art of the deal in selling. In today’s episode, hear how Keith built some of the most recognized brands in

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Episode #10: Creating a Magnetic Wholesale Line Customers Love, with Chad Riggins owner of Texas True Threads

Have you ever wondered how some wholesale brands seem to take off?  Is it the product? The terms? Or is it the team behind it all? Well, today we are answering your questions by saying, “All of the above” as we meet Chad Riggins, the owner of Texas True Threads, a lifestyle graphic tee brand based in Spearman, Texas.  Not only is Chad successful with Texas True, but with his

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Episode #9: Top 10 Mistakes Happening in Retail Business Today – Solo Episode with Ashley Alderson

The world of retail is ever changing, and on today’s show we dive into the top 10 mistakes both retailers and wholesale brands may making, and significantly holding them back from success. Are you making one of these?   In our first solo episode, Ashley is diving into how you can avoid these pitfalls, and providing you with key takeaways for you to grow your business. She’s even taking head

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Boutique Chat Podcast | The Boutique Hub

Episode #8: Why You Shouldn’t Put All of Your Eggs into the Facebook Basket, with Liz Ross, Founder of Southern Fried Chics

From the beginning of social media, there were only a handful of ‘Facebook Boutiques’ that started, and went big right away. For southern women who loved both dressy and casual looks paired with a great pair of boots, one stood out from the start. Southern Fried Chics. This week, we meet Founder, Liz Ross, and talk about her journey to building a multi-million dollar e-commerce and brick and mortar boutique,

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Creating a strategic marketing plan for your business, with brand expert, Drustew | Boutique Chat Podcast | The Boutique Hub

Episode #7: Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan for Your Business, with Brand Expert, Drustew.

What does it mean to sit down and create a strategic marketing plan for your business?  This week we are visiting with our friend Dru Stewart, marketing and branding expert who works with Cactus Ropes, Pro Equine Group and Hatco, and many more.  Not only will we cover marketing strategies working for the world’s largest brands in western, but uncover some critical questions like ‘Is print media dead?’  Make sure

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How to Harness the Power of Social Selling

Episode #5: How to Harness the Power of Social Selling, Amanda and Brandon Kruse, Discount Divas & Comment Sold

Can you build a multi-million dollar business on social media alone?  This week’s guests prove that when you build a tribe of loyal women, anything is possible.  Amanda Kruse is the Founder of Discount Divas, a booming e-commerce business who figured out how to harness the power of social selling through Facebook groups, but she had a secret to help her scale.  Her husband Brandon happened to be a talented

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Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar?

Episode #4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!

Ashley and Kinzey dive into what it’s like to own a fashion truck and how to be successful in the prom and pageant business and everything in between, including dressing Miss America in 2017. From a seasonal prom store to a fashion truck to a storefront and e-commerce. Kinzey Fockler has done it all. The cool part? She wrote the business plan for KooKoo’s Nest in high school for a

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Episode #14: Breaking into Established Markets and Scaling with a Great Brand Story, with Amanda Kimes & Lindsay Perraton of Kimes Ranch.

Matt and Amanda Kimes changed the face of denim in the western world in what seemed like an overnight success story. But it took years of work, finding a manufacturer that believed in them, a great team, and a relaunch. It was no easy task. Kimes Ranch was founded in 2009 and today has retailers in 10 countries, 64k Facebook followers, and on top of it all, their coworkers are

Read More

Episode #13: Scaling a million dollar brand from your kitchen table, with Meredith Jurica, Founder of Makeup Junkie Bags

It’s rare to hit $1 million in sales in your first year with a product you sewed at your kitchen table. Meredith Jurica did it and she continues to speed down the highway to success that few can get on. Hear how she built a magnetic brand that customers flock to, while she has simultaneously has kicked fear in the face to keep growing. Her passion, determination and faith in

Read More

Episode #12: Mastering Facebook Ads & Retargeting: The Secret to Success for Boutique Retail, with Reza Khadjavi of Shoelace

Holy cow, grab a pencil before you listen to this episode. Reza & Ashley break down the nitty-gritty details of Facebook Ads, from conversion rates, sales funnels, and so much more. If you have an e-commerce store, you NEED to be retargeting. As Reza says in this podcast, not every visitor to your site will have a credit card in their hand the first time they visit. How will you

Read More
Why Story Matters: Learn from an icon who has helped build multiple iconic western brands. With Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company | Boutique Chat Podcast

Episode #11: Why Story Matters: Learn from an icon who has helped build multiple iconic western brands. With Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company

Keith Mundee is an icon in the western apparel industry, not only for the brands he has helped to build but for the man that he is. Once you meet Keith, you’ll have an instant connection and appreciation for his view of the apparel industry and how serving is the art of the deal in selling. In today’s episode, hear how Keith built some of the most recognized brands in

Read More

Episode #10: Creating a Magnetic Wholesale Line Customers Love, with Chad Riggins owner of Texas True Threads

Have you ever wondered how some wholesale brands seem to take off?  Is it the product? The terms? Or is it the team behind it all? Well, today we are answering your questions by saying, “All of the above” as we meet Chad Riggins, the owner of Texas True Threads, a lifestyle graphic tee brand based in Spearman, Texas.  Not only is Chad successful with Texas True, but with his

Read More

Episode #9: Top 10 Mistakes Happening in Retail Business Today – Solo Episode with Ashley Alderson

The world of retail is ever changing, and on today’s show we dive into the top 10 mistakes both retailers and wholesale brands may making, and significantly holding them back from success. Are you making one of these?   In our first solo episode, Ashley is diving into how you can avoid these pitfalls, and providing you with key takeaways for you to grow your business. She’s even taking head

Read More
Boutique Chat Podcast | The Boutique Hub

Episode #8: Why You Shouldn’t Put All of Your Eggs into the Facebook Basket, with Liz Ross, Founder of Southern Fried Chics

From the beginning of social media, there were only a handful of ‘Facebook Boutiques’ that started, and went big right away. For southern women who loved both dressy and casual looks paired with a great pair of boots, one stood out from the start. Southern Fried Chics. This week, we meet Founder, Liz Ross, and talk about her journey to building a multi-million dollar e-commerce and brick and mortar boutique,

Read More
Creating a strategic marketing plan for your business, with brand expert, Drustew | Boutique Chat Podcast | The Boutique Hub

Episode #7: Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan for Your Business, with Brand Expert, Drustew.

What does it mean to sit down and create a strategic marketing plan for your business?  This week we are visiting with our friend Dru Stewart, marketing and branding expert who works with Cactus Ropes, Pro Equine Group and Hatco, and many more.  Not only will we cover marketing strategies working for the world’s largest brands in western, but uncover some critical questions like ‘Is print media dead?’  Make sure

Read More
How to Harness the Power of Social Selling

Episode #5: How to Harness the Power of Social Selling, Amanda and Brandon Kruse, Discount Divas & Comment Sold

Can you build a multi-million dollar business on social media alone?  This week’s guests prove that when you build a tribe of loyal women, anything is possible.  Amanda Kruse is the Founder of Discount Divas, a booming e-commerce business who figured out how to harness the power of social selling through Facebook groups, but she had a secret to help her scale.  Her husband Brandon happened to be a talented

Read More
Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar?

Episode #4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!

Ashley and Kinzey dive into what it’s like to own a fashion truck and how to be successful in the prom and pageant business and everything in between, including dressing Miss America in 2017. From a seasonal prom store to a fashion truck to a storefront and e-commerce. Kinzey Fockler has done it all. The cool part? She wrote the business plan for KooKoo’s Nest in high school for a

Read More
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