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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 Boutique Hub at Dallas Market

The time has come for the January 2023 Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market and the Hub team couldn’t be more excited! We know how busy market days can be so we wanted to make sure you guys are filled in on our schedule so you can come and stop by!

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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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The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Apparel

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. Here’s what you need to know about the January 2023 Atlanta market…

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Lessons Learned from 2022

If you’re like me, there’s a different level of excitement that happens toward the end of the year. It’s a great time to gather and look back on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as reflect on the lessons that were learned along the way. I have been busting at the seams with all the things I have learned over the past year, so buckle up

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2023 Retail Predictions

What a year it’s been! 2022 brought many lessons, mistakes, and celebrations for the retail industry. Given everything that has happened is 2022, here are my biggest 2023 retail predictions. I hope you enjoy them, and I’ll see you in membership soon! – Ashley Alderson

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The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Home & Gift

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. Here’s what you need to know about the January 2023 Atlanta market…

Read More »

Setting Yourself Up For Success In The New Year

As we continue through the time of year when many of us are hustling to meet all of the sales goals we set out for ourselves, I wanted to remind you that finishing the year off strong in terms of your business is just as important. In this episode, I’m discussing the things you should be thinking about before the end of the year to make sure that your 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

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 Boutique Hub at Dallas Market

The time has come for the January 2023 Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market and the Hub team couldn’t be more excited! We know how busy market days can be so we wanted to make sure you guys are filled in on our schedule so you can come and stop by!

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

Read More »

The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Apparel

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. Here’s what you need to know about the January 2023 Atlanta market…

Read More »

Lessons Learned from 2022

If you’re like me, there’s a different level of excitement that happens toward the end of the year. It’s a great time to gather and look back on the highs and lows of the past year, as well as reflect on the lessons that were learned along the way. I have been busting at the seams with all the things I have learned over the past year, so buckle up

Read More »
2023retailtips

2023 Retail Predictions

What a year it’s been! 2022 brought many lessons, mistakes, and celebrations for the retail industry. Given everything that has happened is 2022, here are my biggest 2023 retail predictions. I hope you enjoy them, and I’ll see you in membership soon! – Ashley Alderson

Read More »

The Boutique Hub at Atlanta Home & Gift

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. Here’s what you need to know about the January 2023 Atlanta market…

Read More »

Setting Yourself Up For Success In The New Year

As we continue through the time of year when many of us are hustling to meet all of the sales goals we set out for ourselves, I wanted to remind you that finishing the year off strong in terms of your business is just as important. In this episode, I’m discussing the things you should be thinking about before the end of the year to make sure that your business

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How To Make An Extra $500 a Month In Your Business

As a boutique owner, you understand the importance of having a steady stream of income. However, sometimes you might find yourself struggling to make ends meet, especially during slow seasons. The good news is that there are several ways to make an extra $500 a month in your boutique business. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most effective strategies to help you boost your revenue.

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