Ask Ashley Anything! Listener Questions
May 9, 2023
Ashley answers questions sent in by boutique owners, talking about inventory planning, margins, metrics, insurance and everything in between.
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Boutique Owner Fashion: Nashville Market
May 8, 2023
One of our favorite parts about attending apparel markets is seeing all the boutique owner fashion! If there is one thing boutique owners know how to do – it’s shop with style! Apparel markets are a great way to show off your boutique’s or personal style, network with like-minded boss babes, and leave an impression with great brands! The best way to do that in the boutique world starts with a cute outfit!
The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Apparel
May 8, 2023
The Boutique Hub Team can’t wait to head back to Atlanta market with you all! There is so much going on so we want to make sure you’re prepared.
Themes and Takeaways from our Mastermind in Nashville
May 2, 2023
The biggest takeaways from our Nashville Mastermind Event, a gathering of The Hub’s highest-earning and most experienced boutique owners.
14 Mental Health Tips for Small Business Owners
April 28, 2023
Being a business owner is tough. And owning a retail business is even tougher. Now add in the stresses of managing your kids, sorting through piles of laundry, coping with Gran’s death, and making an overdue mortgage payment and you’ll start to feel like you’re at your whit’s end! So how do you cope? How do you handle the stress? Do you plow through & let the stress pile up? Do you guiltily eat french fries in the carpool line while choking back tears? Do you feel like you’re ready to give up?
Lessons from the West with Boutique Owner and Designer Kristyn DeBord Durbin
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Designer, wholesale rep and new boutique owner Kristyn DeBord Durbin shares her stories of working in the family business at Double J Saddlery and the western industry, as well as why she decided to open a kids boutique.
Building a Successful Personal Brand and Business with Emily McCarthy
April 18, 2023
Are you looking for inspiration to build your own personal brand and business? Emily McCarthy is a successful entrepreneur who has built an impressive personal brand through her designs in print and apparel. She has a successful eCommerce and brick-and-mortar business combining home, gift, lifestyle, and apparel products, and on top of that, she is also a busy mom! A true inspiration, she joins the show today to share how
Revolutionizing the Boutique Game with Digital Marketing Manager Jeff Fenn
April 11, 2023
What is a better way to celebrate a 10-year business anniversary than to burn your whole membership to the ground and re-build it from the ground up? How about launching a brand new dashboard and new tools that will change the boutique game for so many owners? Join me as I chat with Jeff Fenn, The Boutique Hub’s Digital Marketing Manager who’s not just known for his terrible Steve Jobs
2023 Color Trends
April 10, 2023
The time has come to analyze the 2023 color trends! Trending colors this year make for a unique mixture of vibrant and comfortable hues. We can’t wait to see boutiques filled with these trending colors throughout the year!
Growing a Successful Business on Your Own Terms with Laura Horwath, Ferne Boutique
April 4, 2023
Do you struggle with defining success on your own terms? I am so excited to be joined by Laura Horwath, the owner and founder of Ferne Boutique, a clothing store with four locations in the Detroit area of Michigan. Laura has grown her brick-and-mortar stores through effective networking, community engagement, and maximizing Chamber of Commerce opportunities. But beyond business success, Laura is here to share a personal story that we
Ask Ashley Anything! Listener Questions
May 9, 2023
Ashley answers questions sent in by boutique owners, talking about inventory planning, margins, metrics, insurance and everything in between.
Boutique Owner Fashion: Nashville Market
May 8, 2023
One of our favorite parts about attending apparel markets is seeing all the boutique owner fashion! If there is one thing boutique owners know how to do – it’s shop with style! Apparel markets are a great way to show off your boutique’s or personal style, network with like-minded boss babes, and leave an impression with great brands! The best way to do that in the boutique world starts with a cute outfit!
The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Apparel
May 8, 2023
The Boutique Hub Team can’t wait to head back to Atlanta market with you all! There is so much going on so we want to make sure you’re prepared.
Themes and Takeaways from our Mastermind in Nashville
May 2, 2023
The biggest takeaways from our Nashville Mastermind Event, a gathering of The Hub’s highest-earning and most experienced boutique owners.
14 Mental Health Tips for Small Business Owners
April 28, 2023
Being a business owner is tough. And owning a retail business is even tougher. Now add in the stresses of managing your kids, sorting through piles of laundry, coping with Gran’s death, and making an overdue mortgage payment and you’ll start to feel like you’re at your whit’s end! So how do you cope? How do you handle the stress? Do you plow through & let the stress pile up? Do you guiltily eat french fries in the carpool line while choking back tears? Do you feel like you’re ready to give up?
Lessons from the West with Boutique Owner and Designer Kristyn DeBord Durbin
April 25, 2023
Designer, wholesale rep and new boutique owner Kristyn DeBord Durbin shares her stories of working in the family business at Double J Saddlery and the western industry, as well as why she decided to open a kids boutique.
Building a Successful Personal Brand and Business with Emily McCarthy
April 18, 2023
Are you looking for inspiration to build your own personal brand and business? Emily McCarthy is a successful entrepreneur who has built an impressive personal brand through her designs in print and apparel. She has a successful eCommerce and brick-and-mortar business combining home, gift, lifestyle, and apparel products, and on top of that, she is also a busy mom! A true inspiration, she joins the show today to share how
Revolutionizing the Boutique Game with Digital Marketing Manager Jeff Fenn
April 11, 2023
What is a better way to celebrate a 10-year business anniversary than to burn your whole membership to the ground and re-build it from the ground up? How about launching a brand new dashboard and new tools that will change the boutique game for so many owners? Join me as I chat with Jeff Fenn, The Boutique Hub’s Digital Marketing Manager who’s not just known for his terrible Steve Jobs
2023 Color Trends
April 10, 2023
The time has come to analyze the 2023 color trends! Trending colors this year make for a unique mixture of vibrant and comfortable hues. We can’t wait to see boutiques filled with these trending colors throughout the year!
Growing a Successful Business on Your Own Terms with Laura Horwath, Ferne Boutique
April 4, 2023
Do you struggle with defining success on your own terms? I am so excited to be joined by Laura Horwath, the owner and founder of Ferne Boutique, a clothing store with four locations in the Detroit area of Michigan. Laura has grown her brick-and-mortar stores through effective networking, community engagement, and maximizing Chamber of Commerce opportunities. But beyond business success, Laura is here to share a personal story that we
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