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Identifying Traffic Patterns

Do you ever feel like a squirrel? Like you have 10,000 things to get done all at once—and you don’t know where to start? If so, today’s Five Minute Friday is for you! Listen in as I break down the six layers of retail and explain how to assess where you are in each so that you can tackle the most important roles in your business first.

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The Six Layers of Business

Do you ever feel like a squirrel? Like you have 10,000 things to get done all at once—and you don’t know where to start? If so, today’s Five Minute Friday is for you! Listen in as I break down the six layers of retail and explain how to assess where you are in each so that you can tackle the most important roles in your business first.

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The One Thing

When it comes to you being the CEO of your business and of your life, you want to be getting the most done every day. But how do you do that? By answering one simple question every day. Listen in to learn what that question is and why The ONE Thing by Gary Keller is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read.

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Value vs Pride

Today, we’re diving into one of my absolute favorite topics: marketing, brand positioning, and understanding how to serve your customers. If you’re part of the Boutique Hub community or have attended Retail Bootcamp, you’ll know how passionate I am about this subject. Today, we’ll explore the critical difference between value and price, especially in a challenging year like 2024.

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How to Be a Good Retail Neighbor

Today, I want to share a short and sweet message on how to be a good neighbor—a crucial topic that often comes up in our membership community at the Boutique Hub. Whether you’re a retailer or a wholesale business owner, building good relationships with your neighbors can significantly impact your business.

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Balancing Motherhood and Business

As summer sweeps us up in its whirlwind of activities—ball games, pool days, and endless sunscreen—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed juggling business and family life. If you’re like me, you’re working hard and trying to be present in every moment, but it often feels like there’s not enough of you to go around. Let’s talk about how to navigate these busy times while staying sane and focused.

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Business is Really This Simple

If you could distill thousands of conversations with small business owners into one piece of advice, what would it be? After countless discussions, here’s the secret to making your business work, no matter what you sell. It’s straightforward yet powerful.

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How you show up here is how you show up there

How You Show Up Here is How You Show Up There

Today’s Five Minute Friday episode is a bit more personal because I truly believe that business success is deeply intertwined with our mental game. How we show up every day, tackle our to-do lists, and feel about ourselves at the end of the day plays a crucial role in our performance. I want to share six words and phrases that I believe you should rethink or update in your daily vocabulary. These insights have helped me immensely, and I hope they can help you too.

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Six words & phrases to rethink using

Six Words & Phrases to Rethink Using

Today’s Five Minute Friday episode is a bit more personal because I truly believe that business success is deeply intertwined with our mental game. How we show up every day, tackle our to-do lists, and feel about ourselves at the end of the day plays a crucial role in our performance. I want to share six words and phrases that I believe you should rethink or update in your daily vocabulary. These insights have helped me immensely, and I hope they can help you too.

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Are You Ready to Lose It All?

Are you ready to risk losing everything you’ve built? That might sound dramatic, but it’s a very real threat if you’re unknowingly selling trademarked, copyrighted, or unlicensed goods. In this Five Minute Friday, I want to shed light on a pervasive issue in our industry that could jeopardize your entire business.

Read More

Identifying Traffic Patterns

Do you ever feel like a squirrel? Like you have 10,000 things to get done all at once—and you don’t know where to start? If so, today’s Five Minute Friday is for you! Listen in as I break down the six layers of retail and explain how to assess where you are in each so that you can tackle the most important roles in your business first.

Read More

The Six Layers of Business

Do you ever feel like a squirrel? Like you have 10,000 things to get done all at once—and you don’t know where to start? If so, today’s Five Minute Friday is for you! Listen in as I break down the six layers of retail and explain how to assess where you are in each so that you can tackle the most important roles in your business first.

Read More

The One Thing

When it comes to you being the CEO of your business and of your life, you want to be getting the most done every day. But how do you do that? By answering one simple question every day. Listen in to learn what that question is and why The ONE Thing by Gary Keller is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read.

Read More

Value vs Pride

Today, we’re diving into one of my absolute favorite topics: marketing, brand positioning, and understanding how to serve your customers. If you’re part of the Boutique Hub community or have attended Retail Bootcamp, you’ll know how passionate I am about this subject. Today, we’ll explore the critical difference between value and price, especially in a challenging year like 2024.

Read More

How to Be a Good Retail Neighbor

Today, I want to share a short and sweet message on how to be a good neighbor—a crucial topic that often comes up in our membership community at the Boutique Hub. Whether you’re a retailer or a wholesale business owner, building good relationships with your neighbors can significantly impact your business.

Read More

Balancing Motherhood and Business

As summer sweeps us up in its whirlwind of activities—ball games, pool days, and endless sunscreen—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed juggling business and family life. If you’re like me, you’re working hard and trying to be present in every moment, but it often feels like there’s not enough of you to go around. Let’s talk about how to navigate these busy times while staying sane and focused.

Read More

Business is Really This Simple

If you could distill thousands of conversations with small business owners into one piece of advice, what would it be? After countless discussions, here’s the secret to making your business work, no matter what you sell. It’s straightforward yet powerful.

Read More
How you show up here is how you show up there

How You Show Up Here is How You Show Up There

Today’s Five Minute Friday episode is a bit more personal because I truly believe that business success is deeply intertwined with our mental game. How we show up every day, tackle our to-do lists, and feel about ourselves at the end of the day plays a crucial role in our performance. I want to share six words and phrases that I believe you should rethink or update in your daily vocabulary. These insights have helped me immensely, and I hope they can help you too.

Read More
Six words & phrases to rethink using

Six Words & Phrases to Rethink Using

Today’s Five Minute Friday episode is a bit more personal because I truly believe that business success is deeply intertwined with our mental game. How we show up every day, tackle our to-do lists, and feel about ourselves at the end of the day plays a crucial role in our performance. I want to share six words and phrases that I believe you should rethink or update in your daily vocabulary. These insights have helped me immensely, and I hope they can help you too.

Read More

Are You Ready to Lose It All?

Are you ready to risk losing everything you’ve built? That might sound dramatic, but it’s a very real threat if you’re unknowingly selling trademarked, copyrighted, or unlicensed goods. In this Five Minute Friday, I want to shed light on a pervasive issue in our industry that could jeopardize your entire business.

Read More
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