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How to Be a Good Retail Neighbor

Today, I want to share a short and sweet message on how to be a good neighbor—a crucial topic that often comes up in our membership community at the Boutique Hub. Whether you’re a retailer or a wholesale business owner, building good relationships with your neighbors can significantly impact your business.

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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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Mastering Online Merchandising: Your Ultimate Guide to Boost Online Sales

When we hear merchandising we often think of brick and mortar locations perfecting the most aesthetic table or window display to attract new customers walking by. Well, yes this is a very important form of merchandising, but online merchandising is another aspect that can easily be overlooked. With online boutiques becoming so popular, mastering your online merchandising skills is essential for attracting new customers and increasing sales.

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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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Balancing Motherhood and Business

As summer sweeps us up in its whirlwind of activities—ball games, pool days, and endless sunscreen—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed juggling business and family life. If you’re like me, you’re working hard and trying to be present in every moment, but it often feels like there’s not enough of you to go around. Let’s talk about how to navigate these busy times while staying sane and focused.

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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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Business is Really This Simple

If you could distill thousands of conversations with small business owners into one piece of advice, what would it be? After countless discussions, here’s the secret to making your business work, no matter what you sell. It’s straightforward yet powerful.

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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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How to Be a Good Retail Neighbor

Today, I want to share a short and sweet message on how to be a good neighbor—a crucial topic that often comes up in our membership community at the Boutique Hub. Whether you’re a retailer or a wholesale business owner, building good relationships with your neighbors can significantly impact your business.

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

Mastering Online Merchandising: Your Ultimate Guide to Boost Online Sales

When we hear merchandising we often think of brick and mortar locations perfecting the most aesthetic table or window display to attract new customers walking by. Well, yes this is a very important form of merchandising, but online merchandising is another aspect that can easily be overlooked. With online boutiques becoming so popular, mastering your online merchandising skills is essential for attracting new customers and increasing sales.

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

Balancing Motherhood and Business

As summer sweeps us up in its whirlwind of activities—ball games, pool days, and endless sunscreen—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed juggling business and family life. If you’re like me, you’re working hard and trying to be present in every moment, but it often feels like there’s not enough of you to go around. Let’s talk about how to navigate these busy times while staying sane and focused.

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

Business is Really This Simple

If you could distill thousands of conversations with small business owners into one piece of advice, what would it be? After countless discussions, here’s the secret to making your business work, no matter what you sell. It’s straightforward yet powerful.

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.

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