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Scaling With Systems with Denise Albright

We have a lot to talk about in this episode! I’m joined by Denise Albright, a creative entrepreneur who founded her first company in 1999 and has had an entrepreneurial mindset since childhood. After taking a break in 2007 to focus on her family, Denise’s entrepreneurial spirit was reignited in 2015 when a production delay left thousands of Reminder Binder planners stranded in a warehouse, which precipitated the birth of

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Get Ready for Boutique Summit 2023!

Let’s get ready for the Boutique Summit! If you’ve never been to The Boutique Summit and are on the fence about going, let me tell you, this year is gonna be a PARTAAAAYYY! Besides 2 days jam-packed with education, networking & actionable takeaways, we are going to CELEBRATE ourselves at the end with an iconic 80’s Prom themed afterparty! Get ready for photo opps like you’ve never seen before. Get

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essential digital marketing tools for your boutique

Essential Digital Marketing Tools for Your Boutique

When someone decides they want to open up a retail business such as a boutique, what are some of the first things they think of investing in? Inventory? An accountant or lawyer? A storefront or website? A few employees? They get all of this in line, and then realize they aren’t reaching their target audience. Why? Because they forgot one key necessity in the boutique industry – digital marketing. 

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Behind the Scenes of The Boutique Summit with Ashley Alderson

This episode is all about the one of my favorite annual Boutique Hub events, The Boutique Summit! I talk about everything that’s happening at this year’s Boutique Summit and how you can be a part of it, as well as take you behind the scenes in terms of planning. Hopefully you’ll hear some helpful tips and tricks for putting on your next event! As the largest conference for boutique owners

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The Keys To Boutique Success with Michiko Seto, Blooming Boutique

Welcome to today’s episode! Our guest is Michiko Seto, founder and owner of 11 boutiques in Delaware. Michiko is known for her infectious personality and super smart business savvy, and she’s here to talk to us about events, leadership, growth, mindset, hiring, and so much more. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar business or an online boutique, there’s something for everyone in this episode. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive in!

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Spring Event Ideas

Spring Event Ideas for Boutiques

The sunshine is out and spring is approaching and we couldn’t be happier about it! With a new season comes new event and promotion planning! Spring is the perfect time to host events for your boutique or small business and with the great weather after a long winter, your customers will be more excited than ever to get out for a fun spring event. Let’s get into some spring event ideas for your boutique or small business!

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Building a Thriving Business With Your Spouse with Amy and Anthony Ekren, Inherit Clothing Co.

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most frequently asked questions from growing boutique owners: how do you work with your spouse? To help us answer this question, we’ve brought in two of our favorite people and an amazing couple, Anthony and Amy Ekren of Inherit Clothing Co. Not only will they share their experiences of working together, but they’ll also dive into how they have successfully scaled their

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The Best of Boutique Chat Season 4

I’m thrilled to be back for an all-new season of Boutique Chat, and to kick off Season 5, I’m revisiting some of my favorite episodes of the last year! In this highlight reel you’ll hear from Social Sales Girls founder Susan Bradley on digital advertising and metrics, Everyday Chic Boutique owner Karli Harris Pennington on launching collections, Simple Pin Media founder Kate Ahl on the power of Pinterest, influencer and

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The Six Layers of Retail

Welcome to the last episode of the season! Today, I am joined by Sara Burks, our Director of Partnerships and Education and my partner in crime for this podcast episode. We are discussing year-end tips and preparing for 2023, as well as addressing some of the common struggles faced by boutique owners and how to overcome them. Listen in as we dive into what happened in 2022 in the boutique

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3 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

This time of year is special for so many reasons. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones and experience the joys of the holidays, and it is the perfect time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. In last week’s episode, we went over some reflections for 2022. Today, I want to share 3 predictions and takeaways for 2023 as you start to map out your

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Scaling With Systems with Denise Albright

We have a lot to talk about in this episode! I’m joined by Denise Albright, a creative entrepreneur who founded her first company in 1999 and has had an entrepreneurial mindset since childhood. After taking a break in 2007 to focus on her family, Denise’s entrepreneurial spirit was reignited in 2015 when a production delay left thousands of Reminder Binder planners stranded in a warehouse, which precipitated the birth of

Read More

Get Ready for Boutique Summit 2023!

Let’s get ready for the Boutique Summit! If you’ve never been to The Boutique Summit and are on the fence about going, let me tell you, this year is gonna be a PARTAAAAYYY! Besides 2 days jam-packed with education, networking & actionable takeaways, we are going to CELEBRATE ourselves at the end with an iconic 80’s Prom themed afterparty! Get ready for photo opps like you’ve never seen before. Get

Read More
essential digital marketing tools for your boutique

Essential Digital Marketing Tools for Your Boutique

When someone decides they want to open up a retail business such as a boutique, what are some of the first things they think of investing in? Inventory? An accountant or lawyer? A storefront or website? A few employees? They get all of this in line, and then realize they aren’t reaching their target audience. Why? Because they forgot one key necessity in the boutique industry – digital marketing. 

Read More

Behind the Scenes of The Boutique Summit with Ashley Alderson

This episode is all about the one of my favorite annual Boutique Hub events, The Boutique Summit! I talk about everything that’s happening at this year’s Boutique Summit and how you can be a part of it, as well as take you behind the scenes in terms of planning. Hopefully you’ll hear some helpful tips and tricks for putting on your next event! As the largest conference for boutique owners

Read More

The Keys To Boutique Success with Michiko Seto, Blooming Boutique

Welcome to today’s episode! Our guest is Michiko Seto, founder and owner of 11 boutiques in Delaware. Michiko is known for her infectious personality and super smart business savvy, and she’s here to talk to us about events, leadership, growth, mindset, hiring, and so much more. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar business or an online boutique, there’s something for everyone in this episode. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive in!

Read More
Spring Event Ideas

Spring Event Ideas for Boutiques

The sunshine is out and spring is approaching and we couldn’t be happier about it! With a new season comes new event and promotion planning! Spring is the perfect time to host events for your boutique or small business and with the great weather after a long winter, your customers will be more excited than ever to get out for a fun spring event. Let’s get into some spring event ideas for your boutique or small business!

Read More

Building a Thriving Business With Your Spouse with Amy and Anthony Ekren, Inherit Clothing Co.

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most frequently asked questions from growing boutique owners: how do you work with your spouse? To help us answer this question, we’ve brought in two of our favorite people and an amazing couple, Anthony and Amy Ekren of Inherit Clothing Co. Not only will they share their experiences of working together, but they’ll also dive into how they have successfully scaled their

Read More

The Best of Boutique Chat Season 4

I’m thrilled to be back for an all-new season of Boutique Chat, and to kick off Season 5, I’m revisiting some of my favorite episodes of the last year! In this highlight reel you’ll hear from Social Sales Girls founder Susan Bradley on digital advertising and metrics, Everyday Chic Boutique owner Karli Harris Pennington on launching collections, Simple Pin Media founder Kate Ahl on the power of Pinterest, influencer and

Read More

The Six Layers of Retail

Welcome to the last episode of the season! Today, I am joined by Sara Burks, our Director of Partnerships and Education and my partner in crime for this podcast episode. We are discussing year-end tips and preparing for 2023, as well as addressing some of the common struggles faced by boutique owners and how to overcome them. Listen in as we dive into what happened in 2022 in the boutique

Read More

3 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

This time of year is special for so many reasons. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones and experience the joys of the holidays, and it is the perfect time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. In last week’s episode, we went over some reflections for 2022. Today, I want to share 3 predictions and takeaways for 2023 as you start to map out your

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