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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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Mastering Leadership: The Evolution of a Multi-Generational Boot Company

Building onto a multi-generational business and navigating the family dynamics and changes that come throughout the years is no easy thing. But Ryan and Jode Vaughan of Anderson Bean Boots have done just that! They join the show today to share their story of multi-brand ownership and how they are continuing and expanding upon a family boot legacy. Listen in as Ryan and Jode shed light on some of the most important experiences and insights that have allowed their business and family to succeed throughout the years. 

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From Influencer to CEO: Building an Authentic Community in Western Fashion

Today, I’m sitting down with Megan Ery, who has been a huge influence on the Western world and Western fashion. The owner of Turquoise in Style, Megan is opening up about her incredible turquoise business that has grown so much over the past year or so, as well as how she has encouraged that growth. You will learn how she has built such an engaged community, how she’s leveraged Facebook Lives, and how impactful a Facebook group of just about 5,000 people really is.

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Discover Affordable Products at ASD Market Week

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot from one successful business to another? In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Stefania Colucciello, the founder of WEDideas and Coastal Bloom. Stefania’s journey from owning a silk flower business to creating a thriving boutique is nothing short of inspirational.

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Pink Friday 2024: The Shop Small First Movement

Welcome back, everyone! This week, we’re thrilled to have Sarah Burks with us, a familiar face in the retail community. Today, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics: Pink Friday. With the busiest seasons in retail upon us, we’re gearing up for an exciting and impactful event.

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Authenticity and Live Selling in Retail

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot from one successful business to another? In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Stefania Colucciello, the founder of WEDideas and Coastal Bloom. Stefania’s journey from owning a silk flower business to creating a thriving boutique is nothing short of inspirational.

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The Power of Community in Retail

Do you wonder how to balance personal challenges with running a successful boutique? In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to have a conversation with Macie Kindler, the founder of The Flossy Peach. Macie’s journey is a testament to resilience and community-building, making her a standout in our industry.

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From Chaos to Clarity: Navigating Big Changes in Small Business

When there are so many things pulling you in different directions as a business owner, how do you build community and connect authentically with your customers? So many people are searching for the solution to this because, now more than ever, community is key to growing a successful business. Nicole Palmer, Member Experience Specialist at The Boutique Hub, joins the show to share her own experience and how she successfully leveraged thoughtful brand and community building.

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Community, Curiosity, and Confidence: The Triple C’s of Brand Building

What can entrepreneurs learn from their failures? In this episode, Eric Ruyak, owner of Hespera, joins the show to share how he got started in his industry and why experiencing failure is essential for entrepreneurs. He breaks down how to shift the narrative from failure to learning, and understand the cycles of success, knowing that we are not always in our winning season—and that’s okay.

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Building a Brand: Lessons in Customer Service, Sales and Overcoming Challenges

Building a Brand: Lessons Customer Service, Sales, and Overcoming Challenges

Have you ever been discouraged by tough feedback? Are you overwhelmed by what you don’t know? If so, this episode is for you! Many of you have probably met Lindsey Williams, Owner of Linny Co., at market and know her wonderful brands and style. Well, today, she joins the show to dive into some deeper things that are key parts of the journey to a successful business

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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.

Read More

Mastering Leadership: The Evolution of a Multi-Generational Boot Company

Building onto a multi-generational business and navigating the family dynamics and changes that come throughout the years is no easy thing. But Ryan and Jode Vaughan of Anderson Bean Boots have done just that! They join the show today to share their story of multi-brand ownership and how they are continuing and expanding upon a family boot legacy. Listen in as Ryan and Jode shed light on some of the most important experiences and insights that have allowed their business and family to succeed throughout the years. 

Read More

From Influencer to CEO: Building an Authentic Community in Western Fashion

Today, I’m sitting down with Megan Ery, who has been a huge influence on the Western world and Western fashion. The owner of Turquoise in Style, Megan is opening up about her incredible turquoise business that has grown so much over the past year or so, as well as how she has encouraged that growth. You will learn how she has built such an engaged community, how she’s leveraged Facebook Lives, and how impactful a Facebook group of just about 5,000 people really is.

Read More

Discover Affordable Products at ASD Market Week

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot from one successful business to another? In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Stefania Colucciello, the founder of WEDideas and Coastal Bloom. Stefania’s journey from owning a silk flower business to creating a thriving boutique is nothing short of inspirational.

Read More

Pink Friday 2024: The Shop Small First Movement

Welcome back, everyone! This week, we’re thrilled to have Sarah Burks with us, a familiar face in the retail community. Today, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics: Pink Friday. With the busiest seasons in retail upon us, we’re gearing up for an exciting and impactful event.

Read More

Authenticity and Live Selling in Retail

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot from one successful business to another? In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Stefania Colucciello, the founder of WEDideas and Coastal Bloom. Stefania’s journey from owning a silk flower business to creating a thriving boutique is nothing short of inspirational.

Read More

The Power of Community in Retail

Do you wonder how to balance personal challenges with running a successful boutique? In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to have a conversation with Macie Kindler, the founder of The Flossy Peach. Macie’s journey is a testament to resilience and community-building, making her a standout in our industry.

Read More

From Chaos to Clarity: Navigating Big Changes in Small Business

When there are so many things pulling you in different directions as a business owner, how do you build community and connect authentically with your customers? So many people are searching for the solution to this because, now more than ever, community is key to growing a successful business. Nicole Palmer, Member Experience Specialist at The Boutique Hub, joins the show to share her own experience and how she successfully leveraged thoughtful brand and community building.

Read More

Community, Curiosity, and Confidence: The Triple C’s of Brand Building

What can entrepreneurs learn from their failures? In this episode, Eric Ruyak, owner of Hespera, joins the show to share how he got started in his industry and why experiencing failure is essential for entrepreneurs. He breaks down how to shift the narrative from failure to learning, and understand the cycles of success, knowing that we are not always in our winning season—and that’s okay.

Read More
Building a Brand: Lessons in Customer Service, Sales and Overcoming Challenges

Building a Brand: Lessons Customer Service, Sales, and Overcoming Challenges

Have you ever been discouraged by tough feedback? Are you overwhelmed by what you don’t know? If so, this episode is for you! Many of you have probably met Lindsey Williams, Owner of Linny Co., at market and know her wonderful brands and style. Well, today, she joins the show to dive into some deeper things that are key parts of the journey to a successful business

Read More
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