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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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How to Show Customer Appreciation

Showing customer appreciation is another form of investing in your business! Showing your top customers that you care and appreciate them can increase customer loyalty and shows them that you are grateful for their businesses.

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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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Quick Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season

Many of you are getting ready for the holiday season and all of the promotional days that happen during the fourth quarter, and you’re probably starting to think about what kind of promotions you’ll be running for Pink and Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and all the other days that make up the holiday season. You’re probably also starting to think about what the big box stores will be doing

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Keys For Successful Boutique Planning

I know this time of year is when most of us are starting to think ahead about planning for the new year, so today I’m giving you quick tips on planning that will help you be more successful, get more done, and feel like you actually did something at the end of the day. I’m also giving you an inside look at the Boutique Boss Planner, which is meant to

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How To Manage Your Boutique’s Inventory

You know that feeling when you team up with a boutique bestie who just gets it, and you can talk all things industry knowing that they know exactly what you’re talking about? Well, I get to experience that today as I chat with my boutique bestie, Ulla Hald! Ulla is the founder of Faves, which many of you know and use for planning inventory and managing purchase orders once you’ve

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 »

How to Show Customer Appreciation

Showing customer appreciation is another form of investing in your business! Showing your top customers that you care and appreciate them can increase customer loyalty and shows them that you are grateful for their businesses.

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 »

Quick Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season

Many of you are getting ready for the holiday season and all of the promotional days that happen during the fourth quarter, and you’re probably starting to think about what kind of promotions you’ll be running for Pink and Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and all the other days that make up the holiday season. You’re probably also starting to think about what the big box stores will be doing

Read More »

Keys For Successful Boutique Planning

I know this time of year is when most of us are starting to think ahead about planning for the new year, so today I’m giving you quick tips on planning that will help you be more successful, get more done, and feel like you actually did something at the end of the day. I’m also giving you an inside look at the Boutique Boss Planner, which is meant to

Read More »

How To Manage Your Boutique’s Inventory

You know that feeling when you team up with a boutique bestie who just gets it, and you can talk all things industry knowing that they know exactly what you’re talking about? Well, I get to experience that today as I chat with my boutique bestie, Ulla Hald! Ulla is the founder of Faves, which many of you know and use for planning inventory and managing purchase orders once you’ve

Read More »

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Organic Marketing Techniques to Drive Sales to Your Small Business

In today’s digital age, marketing your small business effectively can seem like a daunting task, especially with the ever-changing landscape of social media algorithms and advertising trends. However, amidst the noise of paid promotions and sponsored content, there lies a powerful strategy that can help your business stand out: organic marketing. Let’s go over our tips for using organic marketing techniques to drive sales to your small business.

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