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A Heart for Retail: Supporting Stores in Times of Crisis

What does it take for local retailers to thrive after facing disasters and challenges? In this episode, Patrick Keiser, Executive Director of Heart on Main Street, shares how he founded the organization in 2022 to provide tools and resources to help Main Street retailers succeed within their communities. Patrick explains the pivotal role that retailers play in rebuilding hope after a disaster and how his mission has evolved since its inception.

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Black Friday Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

Black Friday is upon us and holds so much potential for small businesses. However, if you want to ensure a seamless and successful Black Friday for your small business, you need to start planning now! We have you covered with Black Friday marketing ideas for your small businesses PLUS another annual retail event you do not want to miss out on this year! 

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The Power of Persistence: Navigating Failure and Finding Your Niche

What happens when your business fails, and you lose everything? Kelly Shiley, CEO of Mary Square, joins the show to share her raw and inspiring journey from launching her business in the kitchen with a baby by her side to losing her home after a business deal fell through. Learn how she bounced back from early failures, the importance of believing in yourself, and how to persist when everything seems to be falling apart. Kelly shares insights on finding traction, understanding market gaps, and why failure is often the first step to success.

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The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Planning for Retailers in 2025

Are you managing your business like a CEO or a hustling entrepreneur? In this episode, we dive into the difference between the two and how you can transition into being a more strategic leader. We’ll explore how to plan out 2025 efficiently, boost productivity, and make the most out of your time. Plus, I’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our 2025 Boutique Boss Planner—sharing practical ways to use it and track key data points in your business. Time is your most valuable asset, and this planner is designed to help you get more done and maintain consistency in your business operations.

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Consistency and Connection: The Keys to Boutique Success

Ever wondered how boutique owners create such successful brands? In this episode, Ashton Dockery, owner of Be You Boutique, shares her inspiring business journey, from the evolution of her brand to the strategies she uses to thrive in a competitive market. You’ll learn about the breakdown of her business operations, the importance of maintaining a strong online presence, and how she balances both in-store and online sales.

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Avoiding and Managing Burnout as a Small Business Owner

As a small business owner, you wear all the hats. You’re the CEO, marketing guru, inventory manager, customer service rep, and sometimes even the janitor. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of running your own show, but we all know that hustle can take its toll. Burnout is real, and if you don’t take steps to avoid or manage it, it can sneak up on you faster than a holiday rush.

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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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Maximizing Profitability and Peace During the Holiday Retail Season

Are you ready to maximize your holiday season? In today’s episode, I’m excited to share with you a comprehensive guide to planning and executing a successful holiday business and marketing strategy. As the busiest time of the year approaches, it’s crucial to get ahead and make sure your boutique is ready to thrive. Lets dive into the three main strategies for preparing your holiday season.

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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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A Heart for Retail: Supporting Stores in Times of Crisis

What does it take for local retailers to thrive after facing disasters and challenges? In this episode, Patrick Keiser, Executive Director of Heart on Main Street, shares how he founded the organization in 2022 to provide tools and resources to help Main Street retailers succeed within their communities. Patrick explains the pivotal role that retailers play in rebuilding hope after a disaster and how his mission has evolved since its inception.

Read More

Black Friday Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

Black Friday is upon us and holds so much potential for small businesses. However, if you want to ensure a seamless and successful Black Friday for your small business, you need to start planning now! We have you covered with Black Friday marketing ideas for your small businesses PLUS another annual retail event you do not want to miss out on this year! 

Read More

The Power of Persistence: Navigating Failure and Finding Your Niche

What happens when your business fails, and you lose everything? Kelly Shiley, CEO of Mary Square, joins the show to share her raw and inspiring journey from launching her business in the kitchen with a baby by her side to losing her home after a business deal fell through. Learn how she bounced back from early failures, the importance of believing in yourself, and how to persist when everything seems to be falling apart. Kelly shares insights on finding traction, understanding market gaps, and why failure is often the first step to success.

Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Planning for Retailers in 2025

Are you managing your business like a CEO or a hustling entrepreneur? In this episode, we dive into the difference between the two and how you can transition into being a more strategic leader. We’ll explore how to plan out 2025 efficiently, boost productivity, and make the most out of your time. Plus, I’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our 2025 Boutique Boss Planner—sharing practical ways to use it and track key data points in your business. Time is your most valuable asset, and this planner is designed to help you get more done and maintain consistency in your business operations.

Read More

Consistency and Connection: The Keys to Boutique Success

Ever wondered how boutique owners create such successful brands? In this episode, Ashton Dockery, owner of Be You Boutique, shares her inspiring business journey, from the evolution of her brand to the strategies she uses to thrive in a competitive market. You’ll learn about the breakdown of her business operations, the importance of maintaining a strong online presence, and how she balances both in-store and online sales.

Read More

Avoiding and Managing Burnout as a Small Business Owner

As a small business owner, you wear all the hats. You’re the CEO, marketing guru, inventory manager, customer service rep, and sometimes even the janitor. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of running your own show, but we all know that hustle can take its toll. Burnout is real, and if you don’t take steps to avoid or manage it, it can sneak up on you faster than a holiday rush.

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

Maximizing Profitability and Peace During the Holiday Retail Season

Are you ready to maximize your holiday season? In today’s episode, I’m excited to share with you a comprehensive guide to planning and executing a successful holiday business and marketing strategy. As the busiest time of the year approaches, it’s crucial to get ahead and make sure your boutique is ready to thrive. Lets dive into the three main strategies for preparing your holiday season.

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.

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