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How to Motivate and Retain Your Team with Max Retail

Struggling to find and keep great employees? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the biggest challenges boutique owners face when it comes to hiring, motivating, and retaining staff. We’ll break down the two types of employees you have—rocks and rock stars—and how to create a balanced team that thrives.

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The State of Boutique Retail: What’s Working, What’s Not & What’s Next

Struggling to get your brand noticed in a crowded market? Organic reach is harder than ever, and it’s impacting your business more than you might realize. In this episode, I break down the latest industry shifts and share actionable strategies to help you show up more intentionally and consistently in your marketing. Tune in to discover five key trends you need to know as you plan for your next business year. 

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The Vision Board Effect: How to Design Your Dream Life

Are you ready to design your future? As we step into 2025, now is the perfect time to reflect on who you want to be and what you want your life to look like. So, in this Five Minute Friday episode, we explore the power of vision boards—why they work, how they help you stay focused, and how to use them to turn your dreams into reality. Tune in to discover how a vision board can be the first step in creating the life you truly desire.

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Six Layers to Retail Success: Build a Business That Lasts

It’s time to unpack what worked and what didn’t this past holiday retail season—and figure out how to put that information to great use now, while it’s fresh. After talking to hundreds of retailers over the last few weeks and analyzing their successes and what they would be doing differently this next year, I have some valuable information to share with you! Listen in to hear how to start planning for the next seasons, what to focus on, what changed, and more.

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Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn’t, and How to Plan for 2025

It’s time to unpack what worked and what didn’t this past holiday retail season—and figure out how to put that information to great use now, while it’s fresh. After talking to hundreds of retailers over the last few weeks and analyzing their successes and what they would be doing differently this next year, I have some valuable information to share with you! Listen in to hear how to start planning for the next seasons, what to focus on, what changed, and more.

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Building Community, Balancing Chaos, and Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey

If you battle with ADD or ADHD and are looking for tips and resources to thrive through it, this episode is for you! Today we are joined by Danielle Resseguie, owner of Ruby Joy Boutique, to discuss the challenges and solutions she has found in her entrepreneurial journey as she battles ADD. Don’t miss this incredible conversation on dealing with the demands of business growth, how to set yourself up for success, the value of processes, and more.

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Trademarking Your Business

Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it’s also a journey filled with critical decisions that shape the future of your brand. One of the most important steps you can take early on is trademarking your business. This legal safeguard not only protects your business name, logo, or slogan but also ensures you have exclusive rights to your brand identity. Here’s why trademarking is essential and how to get started.

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How to Motivate and Retain Your Team with Max Retail

Struggling to find and keep great employees? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the biggest challenges boutique owners face when it comes to hiring, motivating, and retaining staff. We’ll break down the two types of employees you have—rocks and rock stars—and how to create a balanced team that thrives.

Read More

The State of Boutique Retail: What’s Working, What’s Not & What’s Next

Struggling to get your brand noticed in a crowded market? Organic reach is harder than ever, and it’s impacting your business more than you might realize. In this episode, I break down the latest industry shifts and share actionable strategies to help you show up more intentionally and consistently in your marketing. Tune in to discover five key trends you need to know as you plan for your next business year. 

Read More

The Vision Board Effect: How to Design Your Dream Life

Are you ready to design your future? As we step into 2025, now is the perfect time to reflect on who you want to be and what you want your life to look like. So, in this Five Minute Friday episode, we explore the power of vision boards—why they work, how they help you stay focused, and how to use them to turn your dreams into reality. Tune in to discover how a vision board can be the first step in creating the life you truly desire.

Read More

Six Layers to Retail Success: Build a Business That Lasts

It’s time to unpack what worked and what didn’t this past holiday retail season—and figure out how to put that information to great use now, while it’s fresh. After talking to hundreds of retailers over the last few weeks and analyzing their successes and what they would be doing differently this next year, I have some valuable information to share with you! Listen in to hear how to start planning for the next seasons, what to focus on, what changed, and more.

Read More

Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn’t, and How to Plan for 2025

It’s time to unpack what worked and what didn’t this past holiday retail season—and figure out how to put that information to great use now, while it’s fresh. After talking to hundreds of retailers over the last few weeks and analyzing their successes and what they would be doing differently this next year, I have some valuable information to share with you! Listen in to hear how to start planning for the next seasons, what to focus on, what changed, and more.

Read More

Building Community, Balancing Chaos, and Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey

If you battle with ADD or ADHD and are looking for tips and resources to thrive through it, this episode is for you! Today we are joined by Danielle Resseguie, owner of Ruby Joy Boutique, to discuss the challenges and solutions she has found in her entrepreneurial journey as she battles ADD. Don’t miss this incredible conversation on dealing with the demands of business growth, how to set yourself up for success, the value of processes, and more.

Read More

Trademarking Your Business

Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it’s also a journey filled with critical decisions that shape the future of your brand. One of the most important steps you can take early on is trademarking your business. This legal safeguard not only protects your business name, logo, or slogan but also ensures you have exclusive rights to your brand identity. Here’s why trademarking is essential and how to get started.

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