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Lessons Learned from 2022

If you’re like me, there’s a different level of excitement that happens toward the end of the year. It’s a great time to gather and look back on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as reflect on the lessons that were learned along the way. I have been busting at the seams with all the things I have learned over the past year, so buckle up

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Setting Yourself Up For Success In The New Year

As we continue through the time of year when many of us are hustling to meet all of the sales goals we set out for ourselves, I wanted to remind you that finishing the year off strong in terms of your business is just as important. In this episode, I’m discussing the things you should be thinking about before the end of the year to make sure that your business

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Leaning Into The Power of Traditional Media

Is there anyone listening who doesn’t find traditional social media completely exhausting (at least sometimes!) when it comes to trying to grow your brand and reach? In today’s episode, we’re getting the inside scoop on the power of traditional media with the owners of Top It Off Accessories, Elizabeth and Karena, and we’re finding out what it’s like to find yourself in one of the most coveted spots in the

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Optimizing Your Shopify Conversion Rate

Many members of The Boutique Hub are Shopify owners, so today we are digging into the details of enhancing your Shopify store with Josh Orr, the Founder and CEO of Streamline Retail—and a repeat guest on the podcast! We’ll be answering that burning question that all Shopify owners have: how do you make sure that your store has the highest possible conversion rate based on the traffic coming through? Listen

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Lessons Learned From a Decade in Business

If there has ever been a boutique that does an amazing job not only understanding their customer but also building a truly amazing brand, it’s Bekah Pollock’s Hale House. Bekah is a long-time member of the Boutique Hub and has a beautiful store in Fort Worth, Texas, along with a tremendous following on Instagram. In this episode, we’re diving into how she accomplished it all. Listen in as Bekah takes

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Building Extraordinary Wealth

What if I told you that the “think rich to get rich” philosophy would only get you so far in your quest for financial freedom? My guest today is Candy Valentino, a speaker, coach, and long-time business owner. Also the author of Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom, Candy joins the show today to break down the steps to creating life-long wealth that you can start

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Finance 101: How to Build Wealth as a Boutique Owner

We build a great business, we have a consistent and solid revenue stream from our boutique, but then what? Is the plan to sell the business, or to generate enough revenue to feed into other investments—or something else entirely?  Dominique Broadway, personal finance expert, money therapist, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Finances Demystified, joins me today to answer the question: what is the long-term plan for the business we

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From Brick-and-Mortar To Online

There are two big challenges I hear from traditional brick-and-mortar stores all the time: How do I successfully transition my business online? And how do I capture my customer information so I can maintain long-lasting relationships with them once they leave the store? In this episode, I’m joined by Mamie Brown, co-owner of Tucker Brown, and we’re answering both of those questions for you today. Take a listen as we

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Spreading Happiness Through Handwriting

If I could bundle up this conversation and all its good vibes for you, I 1000% would! Today I’m excited to chat with Maghon Taylor, artist and owner of All She Wrote Notes, member of The Boutique Hub and Retail Bootcamp, and an absolute ray of sunshine. She has an incredible business that I am so excited to dive into today and get the lowdown on licensing and so much

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The Lowdown On Los Angeles

I’m fresh off my recent trip from Los Angeles, and I’m answering a couple of quick questions that have been popping up in my Instagram DMs all week! If you’ve been following on Instagram, you’ll have seen some of the behind-the-scenes happenings at the LA Experience 2022 and Mastermind trips, and I’m giving you the lowdown on how to make the most of your trip to LA. Take a listen

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Lessons Learned from 2022

If you’re like me, there’s a different level of excitement that happens toward the end of the year. It’s a great time to gather and look back on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as reflect on the lessons that were learned along the way. I have been busting at the seams with all the things I have learned over the past year, so buckle up

Read More

Setting Yourself Up For Success In The New Year

As we continue through the time of year when many of us are hustling to meet all of the sales goals we set out for ourselves, I wanted to remind you that finishing the year off strong in terms of your business is just as important. In this episode, I’m discussing the things you should be thinking about before the end of the year to make sure that your business

Read More

Leaning Into The Power of Traditional Media

Is there anyone listening who doesn’t find traditional social media completely exhausting (at least sometimes!) when it comes to trying to grow your brand and reach? In today’s episode, we’re getting the inside scoop on the power of traditional media with the owners of Top It Off Accessories, Elizabeth and Karena, and we’re finding out what it’s like to find yourself in one of the most coveted spots in the

Read More

Optimizing Your Shopify Conversion Rate

Many members of The Boutique Hub are Shopify owners, so today we are digging into the details of enhancing your Shopify store with Josh Orr, the Founder and CEO of Streamline Retail—and a repeat guest on the podcast! We’ll be answering that burning question that all Shopify owners have: how do you make sure that your store has the highest possible conversion rate based on the traffic coming through? Listen

Read More

Lessons Learned From a Decade in Business

If there has ever been a boutique that does an amazing job not only understanding their customer but also building a truly amazing brand, it’s Bekah Pollock’s Hale House. Bekah is a long-time member of the Boutique Hub and has a beautiful store in Fort Worth, Texas, along with a tremendous following on Instagram. In this episode, we’re diving into how she accomplished it all. Listen in as Bekah takes

Read More

Building Extraordinary Wealth

What if I told you that the “think rich to get rich” philosophy would only get you so far in your quest for financial freedom? My guest today is Candy Valentino, a speaker, coach, and long-time business owner. Also the author of Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom, Candy joins the show today to break down the steps to creating life-long wealth that you can start

Read More

Finance 101: How to Build Wealth as a Boutique Owner

We build a great business, we have a consistent and solid revenue stream from our boutique, but then what? Is the plan to sell the business, or to generate enough revenue to feed into other investments—or something else entirely?  Dominique Broadway, personal finance expert, money therapist, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Finances Demystified, joins me today to answer the question: what is the long-term plan for the business we

Read More

From Brick-and-Mortar To Online

There are two big challenges I hear from traditional brick-and-mortar stores all the time: How do I successfully transition my business online? And how do I capture my customer information so I can maintain long-lasting relationships with them once they leave the store? In this episode, I’m joined by Mamie Brown, co-owner of Tucker Brown, and we’re answering both of those questions for you today. Take a listen as we

Read More

Spreading Happiness Through Handwriting

If I could bundle up this conversation and all its good vibes for you, I 1000% would! Today I’m excited to chat with Maghon Taylor, artist and owner of All She Wrote Notes, member of The Boutique Hub and Retail Bootcamp, and an absolute ray of sunshine. She has an incredible business that I am so excited to dive into today and get the lowdown on licensing and so much

Read More

The Lowdown On Los Angeles

I’m fresh off my recent trip from Los Angeles, and I’m answering a couple of quick questions that have been popping up in my Instagram DMs all week! If you’ve been following on Instagram, you’ll have seen some of the behind-the-scenes happenings at the LA Experience 2022 and Mastermind trips, and I’m giving you the lowdown on how to make the most of your trip to LA. Take a listen

Read More
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