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#815: The Secret to Getting New Boutique Customers Everywhere You Sell

Five Minute Friday: A New Era of Retail Education: Inside Retail Bootcamp Accelerator

#814: Retail Summer Strategy: Do This to GROW Your Boutique!

Five Minute Friday: The People Side of Retail: HR Basics for Boutique Owners

#813: From Facebook Lives to 47X ROAS: The Strategy Behind Their Growth

Five Minute Friday: The Merchandising Fix That Increases Sales + Repeat Customers

#812: How to Add $200K+ in Revenue to Your Boutique

Five Minute Friday: Stop Offering Loyalty Programs Like This… It's Costing You Sales

#811: Turning a Side Hustle into a Sustainable Business

Five Minute Friday: How to Design a Boutique That Increases Sales: 10 Must Have Features

#810: The Growth Blueprint Behind Record-Breaking Stores

Five Minute Friday: How To Create An Eye-Catching Window Display that Draws Customers In

#809: How to Win with Ads in the New Algorithm Era

Five Minute Friday (Couch Conversations): What is a Boutique?

#808: Shopify Best Practices for Boutique Owners

Five Minute Friday (Couch Conversations): What No One Talks About in Business

#807: Andromeda Changed Everything: What Retailers Need to Know

Five Minute Friday (Couch Conversations): Why Most Boutique Owners Never Finish What They Start

#806: The Messy Middle of Building a Business

Five Minute Friday (Couch Conversations): The Real Questions Boutique Owners Need to Answer

#805: Why Community Is the Secret to Long-Term Success

Five Minute Friday (Couch Conversations): The Ins & Outs of Business

#804: The Ultimate Market Buying Tool Every Boutique Owner Needs

Five Minute Friday: Sales Are Down... Now What?

#803: How to Navigate Cash Flow, Inventory, and Survival Seasons

Five Minute Friday: 3 CEO Shifts for Working Moms

#802: The Financial Foundations Every Retailer Needs to Get Right

Five Minute Friday: 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Being a Boutique Owner

#801: The 2026 Retail Reset: Retail Is Changing. Are You?

Five Minute Friday: The 13 Strategies Boutique Owners Need for 2026

#747: Blending Home, Gift, Apparel, and Events into One Profitable Business

Five Minute Friday: You Can't Build a Business While Running on Empty

#746: How Knowing Your Customer Starts With Knowing Yourself

Five Minute Friday: The Six Layers Behind Retail Bootcamp (And Why They Work)

#745: Why 15,000 Stores Closed in 2025 and What YOU Can Do About It

Five Minute Friday: Why Most New Year Plans Fail And How to Do 2026 Differently

#744: The End-of-Year Checklist Every Retailer Actually Needs

Five Minute Friday: The Strategic Shifts Top Retailers Are Making for 2026

#743: Plan 2026 in 26 Minutes

Five Minute Friday: The 4 Mistakes Costing Retailers Profit Going Into 2026

#742: The Rise of Western Lifestyle Brands and What Retail Can Learn

Five Minute Friday: The Trends Taking Over Trade Shows Right Now (And Why It's Working)

#741: How Working With Sales Reps Elevates Your Retail Business

Five Minute Friday: The BIGGEST Trade Shows Trends Every Retailer Must Know!

#740: Retail Predictions for 2026 and How to Make It Your Best Year Yet

Five Minute Friday: Merchandising That Moves Product Faster

#739: Inside the Rise of a Western Lifestyle Powerhouse: Rodeo Quincy

Five Minute Friday: Turn Scrolls into Sales with Live Selling

#738 Pink Friday 2025: Why This Week Matters (and How to Make the Most of It)

Five Minute Friday: How Color Analysis Can Elevate Your Boutique Styling Game

#737 Building a Boutique That Stands Out with Authenticity and Strategy

Five Minute Friday: The CEO's Guide to Smarter Planning - Tracking the Right Numbers (Part 3)

#736: Merch Like You Mean It - The Road Tested Playbook for Pop Ups That Sell Out

Five Minute Friday: The CEO's Guide to Smarter Planning (Part 2: Power of Checklists)

#735: Going Viral by Being Real: Building a Brand Women Believe In

5 Minute Friday: The CEO's Guide to Smarter Planning (Part 1: Month in Review)

#734 Consistency Wins: Brand, Photos, and Processes at Savannah Sevens

Five Minute Friday: From Inbox to Checkout - How to Drive Sales with Email & SMS

#733 Boutique Website & Facebook Ads Strategies That Drive Sales

Five Minute Friday: Employee Reviews 101: The Simple System to Build Leaders

#732 Why Better Planning is the Secret to Scaling Your Business

Five Minute Friday: The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Boutique Business

#731 Recurring Revenue for Retailers: A Proven Path to Growth

Five Minute Friday: October Marketing Ideas - Engagement Questions That Stop the Scroll

#730: The Power of Knowing Your Numbers & Running Profitable Ads

Five Minute Friday: Stop Selling Dupes - The Truth About Trademark Infringement in Boutiques

#729: From T-Shirt Side Hustle to National Wholesale Brand: The Saltwater Boys Story

Five Minute Friday: How Much Inventory Should You REALLY Have? | Open to Buy Planning Explained

#728: How Successful Boutiques Scale with Email, SMS & Smart Marketing Systems

Five Minute Friday: Retail Tips - The REAL Difference Between a Sale and a Promotion

#727: From Scroll to Sold: The Future of Live Selling & Mobile Apps with CommentSold

Five Minute Friday: Website Health Check- 3 Checks Everyone Should Be Running!

#726: The Shoe That Changed the Game: Inside the MIA Brand

Five Minute Friday: Why Your Boutique Needs Live Selling (and How to Start Today)

#725: The Power of Pink Friday: How to Win the Holidays Before Black Friday

Five Minute Friday: Your Inventory Is Cash—Here's How to Turn It Faster

#724: The Art of Selling Stories, Not Just Stuff

Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers - Where to Find Your KEY Retail Metrics & Formulas

#723: The Retail Reality Check You Didn't Know You Needed

Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers - Do You Have a Traffic Problem or a Sales Problem?

#722: Consistency, Community, and the Content That Converts

Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers: The Key to Maximizing Profit (IMU Explained)

#721: What Happens After You Close the Doors? A Real Talk on Reinvention

Five Minute Friday: Know Your Numbers - The 2 Metrics That Drive Performance

#720: Game On: How Golf, Fashion & Retail Are Colliding

Five Minute Friday: Slow Sales? Ask These 5 Why's Before You Panic

#719: The Power of Story, Style, and Sisterhood in Boutique Retail

Five Minute Friday: Your Insider Guide to Atlanta Market: July 2025 Prep Tips

#718: What to Do When No One Buys: Pricing, Pitching & Pivoting

Five Minute Friday: It's Not a Sales Problem, It's a Spending Problem

#717: Retail Bootcamp 101: What It Is, Why It Works, and Who It's For

Five Minute Friday: "Mom, You're Always Working" What to Do When Family Life and Business Collide

#716: Buying a Boutique with Zero Experience and Zero Regrets

Five Minute Friday: The Retail Metrics You Can't Afford to Ignore

#715: Why Dead Inventory Is Costing You and How to Fix It

Five Minute Friday: Busy or Effective? The Question That Can Change Everything

#714: Hiring Gen Z: Challenges, Opportunities & What Comes Next

Five Minute Friday: June Market Scoop with Atlanta Apparel

#713: What You Never Knew About The Boutique Summit

Five Minute Friday: The Business Conversation Every Couple Needs to Have

#712: How to Plan, Post & Grow on Social Media Without the Overwhelm

Five Minute Friday: More Profit, Less Work: AOV Strategies That Work

#711: How Obsession, Ingenuity, and Instagram Built a Candle Empire

Five Minute Friday: Feeling Stuck in Your Business? This Might Be Why

#710: How to Buy Smarter: In-Person Markets vs. Online Marketplaces

Five Minute Friday: Struggling to Pay Your Bills? How to Find Hidden Cash in Your Business

#709: What Retailers Need to Know About Serving the Plus Size Market

Five Minute Friday: The #1 Way to Attract Customers Who Actually Buy

#708: What No One Tells You About Opening a Second Store

Five Minute Friday: Wholesale Buying Isn't Shopping, It's Investing

#707: Retail with Soul: The Business of Crystals, Wellness, and Events

Five Minute Friday: The Secret to Merchandising Like a Pro

#706: Mastering the Art of Buying: Trends, Mindset & Selling Success

Five Minute Friday: The Three Pillars of Exceptional Customer Service

#705: Serving First, Selling Second: The Secret to Retail Growth

Five Minute Friday: April Buying Week at Atlanta Market: The Trends & Events You Need to Know

#704: AI for Entrepreneurs: Boosting Productivity, Creativity, and Brand Authenticity

Five Minute Friday: The Real Reason You're Drowning in Inventory

#703: Live from Dallas Market Center: Retail, Relationships & Reinvention

Five Minute Friday: Retail Design 101: How to Create an Experience That Sells

#702: Turning Followers into Fans: The Business of Influence with Marc D'Amelio

Five Minute Friday: How to Motivate & Retain Your Team with Max Retail

#701: The State of Boutique Retail: What's Working, What's Not & What's Next

Five Minute Friday: Building a Dream Team: Hiring, Training, and Empowering Staff for Your Boutique

#644: Money Matters: Financial Basics Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Five Minute Friday: How to Maximize Your 2025 Boutique Boss Planner

#643: From Affordable to Unforgettable: The Power of Experience-Based Sales

Five Minute Friday: The Vision Board Effect: How to Design Your Dream Life

#642: Six Layers to Retail Success: Build a Business That Lasts

Five Minute Friday: 10 Resolutions to Revolutionize Your Retail Game in 2025

#641: Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn't, and How to Plan for 2025

Five Minute Friday: Best Year Yet: Retail Success Strategies for 2025

#640: Boutique State of the Union: Lessons from 2024 and Strategies for 2025

Five Minute Friday: Turning Emails into 24/7 Sales Machines: 5 Must-Know Strategies for Boutique Owners

#639: End-of-Year Retail Reset: A Guide to Reflect, Plan, and Thrive

Five Minute Friday: Stock Photos are Killing Your Brand

#638: Building Community, Balancing Chaos, and Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey

Five Minute Friday: Trademarking Your Business

#637: Revolutionizing Sales: What Inside Sales Can Do for Your Business

Five Minute Friday: Reshoot Restyle Repost

#636: From Burnout to CEO: Building a Business with Purpose and Balance

Five Minute Friday: Holiday Retail Tip: Promotions vs Sales

#635: Mastering Storytelling to Build a Memorable Brand

Five Minute Friday: Pink Friday: Support Small First

#634: The Impact of Shopping Small First

Five Minute Friday: Holiday Retail Tip: USPS Shipping Cutoff

#633: Designing with Purpose: Crafting Products that Spark Joy and Connection

Five Minute Friday: Holiday Retail Tip: Make It Easy

#632: Staying In Your Lane: Building a Business Without Debt

Five Minute Friday: The Power of Your Company Scorecard

#631: The Power of the Pivot: Navigating Big Shifts in Business

Five Minute Friday: Negotiating Your Lease: The 3 Essentials Every Retailer Must Know

#630: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Getting Back to Basics in Retail

Five Minute Friday: Celebrating 2.5 Million Downloads: A Special Giveaway & Top 10 Episodes

#629: Beyond the Boutique: The Business of Fashion

#628: A Heart for Retail: Supporting Stores in Times of Crisis

#627: The Power of Persistence: Navigating Failure and Finding Your Niche

#626: The Ultimate Guide to Efficient Planning for Retailers in 2025

#625: Consistency and Connection: The Keys to Boutique Success

Five Minute Friday: Identifying Traffic Patterns

#624: Maximizing Profitability and Peace During the Holiday Retail Season

Five Minute Friday: The Six Layers of Business

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

Five Minute Friday: The One Thing

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

Five Minute Friday: Money is in the Merchandising

#621: Discover Affordable Products at ASD Market Week

Five Minute Friday: Value vs Pride

#620: Pink Friday 2024: The Shop Small First Movement

Five Minute Friday: How to Be a Good Retail Neighbor

#619: Authenticity and Live Selling in Retail

Five Minute Friday: Are You a CEO or an Entrepreneur?

#618: The Power of Community in Retail

Five Minute Friday: Balancing Motherhood and Business

#617: From Chaos to Clarity: Navigating Big Changes in Small Business

Five Minute Friday: Business Is Really This Simple

#616: Community, Curiosity, and Confidence: The Triple C's of Brand Building

Five Minute Friday: How You Show Up Here is How You Show Up There

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

Five Minute Friday: Six Words & Phrases to Rethink Using

#614: From Soles to Sales: The Business of Shoes with Chinese Laundry

Five Minute Friday: How To Get The Most Out of Attending a Conference Once You're Home

#613 Inventory Planning, Data-Driven Decisions, and Adaptive Strategies in Retail

Five Minute Friday: The Secret to Getting on The Instagram Discover Page

#612 The Art of Balance: Managing Two Careers, Embracing Vulnerability, and Market Expansion

Five Minute Friday: Are You Ready to Lose It All?

#611 Inside Dallas Market Center: Retail Revelations and Trends

Five Minute Friday: To Be Interesting, You Have To Be Interested

#610 Small Town Dreams to Big Time Success: Building a Business with Heart

Five Minute Friday: The Bus Rule

#609 Wholesale Buying Strategies and Trend Forecasting on Hubventory

Five Minute Friday: Three Questions to Add to Your Morning Routine

#608 The Impact of Attending The Boutique Summit

Five Minute Friday: The Riches are in The Niches

#607 Transitioning in Retail: Lessons Learned and Exit Strategies

Five Minute Friday: Six Questions to Ask Wholesale Vendors at Market

#606 Mastering Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Ensuring Compliance, and Creating a Great Workplace

Five Minute Friday: Five Steps to the Perfect Online Sales Process

#605 The Power of Adaptability: Thriving in a Changing Retail Landscape

Five Minute Friday: Five Steps to the Perfect In-Store Sales Process

#604 Facebook Ad Strategies for Small Business Retailers

Five Minute Friday: Cultivating Success: Why Culture is King

#603 Unlocking the Secrets of Apparel Manufacturing

Five Minute Friday: Measure What Matters

#602 Mastering the Art of Boutique Ownership: A Deep Dive into Niche Markets and Online Expansion

Five Minute Friday: 5 Common Retail Acronyms Every Retailer Needs

Season 6 Kickoff: What's Working For Small Business Retailers Right Now

FTV: Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with Sara Burks

FTV: How to be more Productive as a Business Owner with Ashley Alderson

6 Lessons Business Owners Can Learn from Taylor Swift

Discover more MAGIC in 2024 with Kelly Helfman, President of MAGIC

A Masterclass on Building and Scaling a Brand with Sam Paik, State of Fashion / YZE Agency

FTV: Legal Tips for Small Businesses with Andrea Sager, founder and CEO of The Legalpreneur

How Regional Markets Can Benefit Your Business with Tara Thorn, Cedar and Cypress Designs

FTV: Scaling from Entrepreneur to CEO with host Ashley Alderson

If You Don't Adapt, It's Not Going To Work with Taylor Jones McClellan, The Tiny Closet

FTV: 12 Crucial Tips for Boutique Owner Success with Sara Burks

How EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Can Transform Your Business and Team with Tom Wesner, founder of EOS Worldwide

FTV: How To Maximize Your Market Experience with Amy Harper, DMC Sr. Vice President of Retail Development and Market Services

Key Components of the Six Layers of Retail in 2024 with Sara Burks, Director of Partnerships & Education at The Boutique Hub

FTV: Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan for Your Business, with Brand Expert DruStew

Prepping for the New Year: Reflections on 2023 and Predictions for 2024

FTV: Tips to Create a Profitable Ecommerce Business with Erin Hooley, Bailey's Blossoms

7 Quick Tips for End of Year

FTV: Strategies for Social Media Success with Shannon Gordon, Social Media Manager at The Boutique Hub

Simplifying Banking and Small Business Loans with Tracey Smiskey, Northwestern Bank

FTV: Tips From a Successful Boutique Owner with Alison Grooms, Jules & James

How to Plan, Buy and Manage Your Inventory in 2024 with Mary Landgrebe, Management One

FTV: 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail

Dig In and Do the Hard Thing with Anais Almazan, Pretty & Pink Boutique

How to Make the Most of the Holiday Season: 5 Tips To Close the Year Out Strong

FTV: Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, West Desperado

Encouraging Consumers to Shop Small First and Celebrating the 4th Annual Pink Friday

FTV: 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck When it Comes to Pricing Your Products

10 Takeaways from the First 10 Months of 2023

FTV: Marketing to Your Audience on a Personal Level with Erica Kelley, Whiskey Darling

Ask Ashley Anything! Listener Questions Part 2

FTV: Being a Successful Business Owner Means Knowing Your Customer with Dani Flaming, The Fringed Pineapple

Trend Report: What's Hot for Fall/Winter and What's Up Next in 2024

FTV: Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth with Dan Jablons

Gearing Up for Pink Friday

From the Vault: How to Buy Direct in LA with Fashion Buyer Jacqueline Holmes

Planning Ahead for 2024

From the Vault: Growing a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity with Laura Benson, Founder of Filly Flair Boutique

Using Story to Grow Your Business with Lyn Graft, founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs

From the Vault: 5 Critical Tips for Holiday Sales

The Power of Community and Collaboration with Anna Ledebuhr, Coulee Boutique

From the Vault: Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kat Ahl, Simple Pin Media

Retail Science and Systemization with Amy DeFauw, Katsch Boutique

From the Vault: Top 5 Tips for New Boutique Owners

HV Anniversary Special! Why to Shop and What's New on Hubventory.com

The Hardship that Fueled My Fire and Future of The Hub

Finding Traction and Fostering Growth in a Niche Market with Ang Castelli, Roman & Leo

New Face and Features of CommentSold with CEO Gautam Goswami

How to Analyze and Elevate Your Business with Megan Randig, Mezoozah Boutique

Fourth Quarter Planning and Our Fourth Annual Pink Friday

Mastering The Mega Boutique with Leslie Hall, The ZigZag Stripe

Navigating Change with Grace with Lindsay Heyneman, Lettie Boutique

Building a Size-Inclusive Boutique with Jessica Throneburg of Little Details Boutique

10th Anniversary Series: 10 Lessons Learned throughout 10 Years

So Far in Season 5: Highlights and Takeaways

Tips for Tackling the J Months

Creative Marketing Strategies and Breaking Into Wholesale with Marla Skipper, SVM Boutique and Nash Grey Wholesale

Current Trends in Home & Gift with Angela Schmook, Road Runners LLC

Lessons Learned In The First Year of Business with Pam Colon

The Pursuit of Happiness: Prioritizing Mental Well-being in Business and Life with Sara Durcholz

Building Connections and Giving Back Through Your Business with Sydney Petersen, Bizzy's Boutique and Bizzy Izzy's

Process, Delegation and The EOS Model with Valerie and Ryan Becker, Wellington Design Co.

Ask Ashley Anything! Listener Questions

Themes and Takeaways from our Mastermind in Nashville with Ashley Alderson

Lessons from the West with Kristyn DeBord Durbin

Building a Successful Personal Brand and Business with Emily McCarthy

Revolutionizing the Boutique Game with Jeff Fenn

Growing a Successful Business on Your Own Terms with Laura Horwath, Ferne Boutique

Maximizing Events and the Customer Experience with Jodi Stevens, Bless Your Heart Boutique

Big News from The Boutique Summit with Ashley Alderson

Text Message Marketing Mastery with Jane Kasper, Owner / Founder of Glow Group and Rural Haze Boutique

Scaling With Systems with Denise Albright

Behind the Scenes of The Boutique Summit with Ashley Alderson

The Keys To Boutique Success with Michiko Seto, Blooming Boutique

The Power of Positive Thinking with Gretchen Hilley, Rolling Ranch Boutique

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

Best of Boutique Chat Season 4

The Six Layers of Retail

3 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

Lessons Learned from 2022

Setting Yourself Up For Success In The New Year

Leaning Into The Power of Traditional Media

Optimizing Your Shopify Conversion Rate

Lessons Learned From a Decade in Business

Building Extraordinary Wealth

Building a Multi-Channel Brand

Finance 101: How to Build Wealth as a Boutique Owner

From Brick-and-Mortar To Online

Spreading Happiness Through Handwriting

The Lowdown On Los Angeles

Quick Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season

Keys For Successful Boutique Planning

How To Manage Your Boutique's Inventory

Pulling Back The Curtain on Hubventory

Changing The World Through Fashion

Making An Impact With A Product-Based Business

Why The Hustle Culture Is Not Serving You

Building a Sustainable Brand in a Modern World

Be The Powerhouse: Overcome Your Fears and Go All In On Your Dreams

From Humble Beginnings to an International Celebrity Brand

Building a Brand with Your Best Friend

Taking Care of Yourself To Show Up As Your Best Self

Strategies To Recession-Proof Your Small Business

Tips To Juggle Parenthood and Entrepreneurship

Cultivating Successful Habits For Life and Business

Building A Strong Legal Foundation For Your Business

Making TikTok Work For Your Boutique Business

Keep 'Em Coming: Building a Consumable Brand

The Importance of Multiple Revenue Streams For Your Business

How to Recession Proof Your Business

Maximize Your Instagram Presence

Learning In The Messy and Speaking Your Dreams Out Loud

What Vendors Wish Boutique Owners Knew To Be Successful

The Boutique Hub App Launch

The Elements of Successful Live Selling

How To Grow Your eCommerce Store in 2022

Changing the Live Selling Landscape

From Social Media Management To A Swimwear Line

Announcement from Ashley

Cultivating Community Over Competition

From Brick and Mortar to eCommerce

From The Set of Yellowstone

How To Grow a Sustainable Business Like an Expert

From Online to Brick and Mortar During a Pandemic

What It Means To Be A Brand New Business Owner In 2022

Making the Most of the Off-Price Show

Growth, Diversification & Re-branding Your Boutique Business

Converting Your Shopify Store into A Sales Powerhouse

The Power of Pinterest Marketing

Predictions for 2022

Mapping Out Your Best Year Yet

Ashley's Tip of the Week: Instagram Engagement

Ashley's Tip of the Week: Creating Viral Content

Ashley's Tip of the Week: The Secret to Success

Ashley's Tip of the Week: What is the Boutique Hub?

Ashley's Tip of the Week: Going to Market

Ashley's Tip of the Week: Hiring

Ep #339: Big Announcement and Saying Goodbye to Season 3

Ep #338: How To Create Quality Content That Actually Works

Ep #337: Living Your Life On Purpose

Ep #336: Answering Your Call-In Questions

Ep #335: How to Approach Visual Merchandising Like a Pro with Badeeha Jubeh

#334: Building A Thriving Wholesale Business with Sadie Young

#333: Planning Out Your Year with the Boutique Boss Planner with Sara Burks

#332: How to Participate in Pink Friday

#331: Fashion With a Purpose

#330: Key Principles For Boutique Owner Success

#329: How Boutiques Can Prepare for the Holidays

#328: What Will the Future of Retail Look Like?

#327: How to Master Email and Text Marketing

#326: What I Learned in My Entrepreneurial Journey

#325: Buying Wholesale at the Vegas Tradeshows

#324: The Mindset Shift that Will Change Your Life

#323: You Must Evolve to Thrive

#322: How Servant Leadership Can Transform Your Business

#321: Tips to Boost Sales During Summer Slowdowns

#320: How to Drive Traffic to Your Online Store

#319: SEO Strategy for Boutiques

#318: Working With Your Spouse

#317: Creating a Profitable Boutique in 8 Months

#316: What Keeps Entrepreneurs From Growing

#315: Balance is Bogus

#314: How to Achieve Freedom in Your Business

#313: Retail Inventory Management

#312: Lessons from Scaling a Mega Boutique

#311: Self Love: The Secret to Success

#310: Ecommerce Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

#309: How to Build a Successful Team

#308: Should I Sell My Business?

#307: How to Maximize the Viral Potential of Your Content

#306: Simple Strategies for Business Success

#305: How to Use Data to Grow Your Boutique & Advice on Selling Shoes

#304: Building a Wholesale Brand that Caters to Small Businesses

#303: How to Simultaneously Grow Your Boutique & Personal Brand

#302: How to Grow Your Instagram Account

#301: Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Customers

#300: 7 Ways to Grow in 2021

Update on the New Season of the Boutique Chat Podcast

#290: How to Plan Effectively with Kristy Gayton, CEO of Start Planner

#289: 7 Things You Must Do Before The End Of The Year with Ashley Alderson, CEO of The Boutique Hub

#288: TikTok Tips for Small Businesses with Brittany Tayvinsky, Owner of 80 Sq Ft Boutique

#287: How to Serve Your Ideal Customer with Jasmene Bowdry, CEO of SHIFT StyleHouse & The Boutique Teacher

#286: Legal Tips for Small Businesses with Andrea Sager, Founder of Andrea Sager Law

#285: Tips From a Successful Boutique Owner with Alison Grooms, Owner of Jules & James Boutique

#284: 6 Ways to Celebrate Pink Friday with Our Host Ashley Alderson, CEO of The Boutique Hub

#283: How to Fashion Forecast with Shane Holman, Ariat Senior Director of Global Western Trend and Market Development

#282: How to be More Productive with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

#281: Business Success Depends on Knowing Your Numbers with Allen Williams from Heartland Retail

#280: Holiday Marketing Tips that will Increase Sales with Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

#279: How to Successfully Manage Multiple Storefronts with Jennafer King & Jessica Divine, Founders of The Red Racoon Boutique

#278: How to Run a Successful Plus Size Boutique with Letitia Young, Owner of Honey's Child Boutique

#277: Photography Tips for Boutique Owners with Janzen Tew, Founder of Denim and Velvet

#276: Strategies for Sustaining Growth with Andrea Glenn, Owner of the Rusty Rose Boutique

#275: The Power Of Vision Boards with Lucinda Cross, Entrepreneur and Author

#274: MAGIC Goes Digital with Kelly Helfman, President of MAGIC

#273: How To Get Media Coverage For Your Business with Christina Nicholson, Founder of Media Maven

#272: How to Pivot Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Caitlin Lucian, Owner of Strength & Grace Boutique

#271: Overcome Your Fear of Video Marketing with Molly Mahoney, Founder of The Prepared Performer

#270: How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset with Justin Prince, Entrepreneur, Speaker, & Author

#269: The Power of Scent with Julie Tassy, Founder of Ella B Candles

#268:How to Create a Customer-Centric E-Commerce Experience with Josh Orr, Founder of Streamline Retail

#267: Diversity In Retail with DeAnna McIntosh, Founder and Global Retail + E-commerce Consultant at The Affinity Group International

#266: Scaling from Entrepreneur to CEO with Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

#265: How to Run a Successful Business with Your Significant Other with Brooke and Brandon Riley, Owners of Re-Fabbed Boutique

A short message from Ashley Alderson, regarding the 2020 Virtual Retail Summit!

#264: Ecommerce Marketing Strategies to Increase Sales with Ezra Firestone, CEO of Smart Marketer

#263: 4 Reasons Why Your Brand Is Not Engaging with Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

#262: Creating a Customer Loyalty Program with Elizabeth Presher, Founder of Grit and Grace Digital Marketing

#261: The Importance of Finding Your Why with Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Author

#260: Adapting to the New Normal in Retail with Heather Orscheln, Founder of Revel Boutique

#259: Knowing Your Numbers with Christyne Gray, Founder of She Profits Now

#258: How To Build A Memorable Brand with Dr. J.J. Peterson, Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand

#257: Tips to Create a Profitable Ecommerce Business

#256: Managing COVID-19 and Your Retail Business with Sara Burks, Director of Education and Partnerships at The Boutique Hub

#255: How to Create Successful Content for Boutique with Tamie Old, Founder of The House of Gentry Boutique

#254: How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur with Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi's Cupcakes

#253: Save Your Retail Business From Extinction with Dan Holman, founder of the Wealthy Retailer

#252 Growing Your Business During the Coronavirus with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

#251: Things I Wish I Would've Known Before Starting a Boutique with Amanda Christopherson, Owner of Beautique, and Somer Pickard, Owner of Sparkle and Sass

#250: How to Prepare Your Boutique for COVID-19 Coronavirus and It's Impacts on Your Retail Business.

#249: Managing Social Media with Tailwind with Melissa Megginson Community Manager at Tailwind

#248: The 2020 Boutique Summit with Beth Leahy, Chief of Operations at The Boutique Hub

#247: My Experience with Starting a Boutique with Baylee Cordero, Owner of Baylee Rose Boutique

#246: Strategies for Social Media Success with Shannon Gordon, Social Media Manager at The Boutique Hub

#245: The Power of a Gen Z and Gen X Team with Vanessa LeVan and Wren LeVan, from Blush Out West Boutique

#244: Key Tips for Creating a Successful Online Boutique with Alana Stohr, Owner of Eleven Oaks Boutique

#243: Dos and Don'ts of Text Message Marketing with Bobby Angilella Co-Founder of Slick Text

#242: Off-Price Buying with Tricia Barglof, Executive Director of the OFFPRICE Trade Show

#241: 12 Crucial Tips for Boutique Owner Success with Sara Burks and Ashley Alderson

#240: 20 New Year's Resolutions for Business Owners with Ashley Alderson, Founder of the Boutique Hub

#239: Building Your Business with Gratitude with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of the Boutique Hub

#238: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Day Planner with Our Host Ashley Alderson

#237: Cutting Your Shipping Losses with Kyle Rooney, Partnerships Manager at Route

#236: Finishing the Year Strong with Our Host Ashley Alderson

Episode #235: Starting Your Own Business and Foundation with Julie Allen, Owner of Mary Rose Boutique and Mary Rose Foundation

No Episode this Week, It's Black Friday Prep Time!

Episode #234 All Things #BoutiqueStyle with Nikki Casey Director of Style at The Boutique Hub

Episode #233 Collaborating with an Influencer with Shaley Ham, Creator of West Desperado

Episode #232 Evolving as a Business Owner and as a Person with Randa Carrabba, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire

Episode #231: All Things Sezzle with Charlie Youakim, Cofounder of Sezzle

Episode #230: 5 Ways to Maximize Small Business Saturday with Your Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

Episode #229: Creating a Business with Impact with Ashley LeMieux

Episode #228: How To Maximize Your Market Experience with Amy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, Apparel & Accessories at DMC

Episode #227: Being a Successful Business Owner Means Knowing Your Customer, Dani Flaming, Owner of the Fringed Pineapple

Episode #226: 5 Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

Episode #225: Being Business Owner and Coping with Mental Illness with Marie Earthman, Boutique Owner and Mother

Episode # 224: Demystifying Facebook Messenger with Ben Parr, Author & Entrepreneur

Episode #223: 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck When it Comes to Pricing Your Products with Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub

Episode #222: Why You Need Both Your Right And Left Brain While Running a Business with Krisee and Whitney, Founders of Hayloft Boutique

Episode #221: Growing Your Business As a Team with Brittany and Vannessa, Founders of Simple Blessings Boutique

Episode #220: Marketing to Your Audience On a Personal Level with Erica Kelley, Founder of Whisky Darling Boutique

Episode #219: Marketing to Millennials with Taylor Jones, founder of The Tiny Closet

Episode #218: Building a Brand from Scratch with Michelle Manningham, founder of Texi Boots

Episode #217: Boutique Owner Myths Debunked with Ashley Alderson and Sara Burks

EPISODE #215: 7 Keys to Productivity with Our Host Ashley Alderson, Founder of The Boutique Hub

Summit Update, No Show this Week!

Episode #215: Running Your Business on Profit First with Mike Michalowicz

Episode #214: 10 Things You Need to Know When Starting a Business with Our Host Ashley Alderson

Episode #213: Creating Engaging Live Sales & Building a Memorable Brand with Allison Albritton of InStyle Auctions & Boutique

EPISODE #212: Maximizing Vendor Events & Pop Ups with Jenifer Burnett of Punchy's

Episode #211: Starting a Wholesale Business as Your True, Authentic Self with Megan DiVincenzo founder of The Sis Kiss

Episode #210: WOW Customer Service & Leaving a Legacy with Dana Spinola founder of Fab'rik

Episode #209: Balancing a Large, Growing Business and Being a Mom with Tori Gerbig

Episode #208- 5 Essentials For Your Website with Angela Froschl, Hot Mess Consulting

Episode #207: Five Business Essentials Every Boutique Must Know with Sara Burks & Ashley Alderson

#206: How to Shop Apparel Markets with Atlanta Apparel's Caron Stover and Morgan Ramage

#205 How to Sell Shoes & Build Profitable Vendor Relationships with Sarah Resnick

#204 Merging Motherhood and Business with Stacy Gnewkowski and Leslie Plank

#203: How to Build Your Boutique and Create an Unforgettable Brand

#202: What Does it Take to Work With an Influencer With Jessie Jarvis

#201 Six Reasons Boutiques Fail and How to Avoid Those Pitfalls with Ashley Alderson

#41 Finishing the Year Strong and Starting 2019 with a Bang

#40 How to truly serve your customers & your staff, with Jason Stoker, co-owner of Deep South Marketing, Deep South Pout, Love Poppy Jewels and Social Shop

#40 Protecting Original Work with Trademarks, Copyrights & Licencing Agreements, plus working with high-level influencers, with Mike Satterfield of RBR Wholesale and The Gentleman Racer

#39 Five Critical Tips for Holiday Sales, with Ashley Alderson, The Boutique Hub

#38 Looking at the Evolution of Wholesale, with FashionGo CEO, Daniel Lee

#37 Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kate Ahl, Simple Pin Media

#36 6 Steps to the Perfect Purchase, with Bob Negan, Founder of WhizBang! Retail

#35 Meet a New Wholesale Marketplace, Fashion Domino

#34: How to Buy Direct in LA, with Fashion Buyer, Jacqueline Holmes.

#33 YouTube & Beyond, How Two Sisters Grew a following of 2 million on YouTube & Won 2018 Global Boutique of the Year.

#32 Advanced Strategy + Promoted Pins with Pinterest's McKayla Amundsen

#31 Why Text Message Marketing Can Change your Business, with Bo Cain VP of Sales at Sentext Solutions

#30 How Can Emerging Designers us Community to Compete with Fast Fashion? With Hillary France, CEO of Brand Assembly

#29 How to Build a Brand that Empowers Others and Forges Good in the World, with Missy Robertson, Laminin Designs and Duck Dynasty

#28 Changing the Experience and Preparing for Markets with Desiree Hanson, VP of Fashion Events at WWIN.

#27 Breaking Down Point of Sale System Data and How to Use it, with Lightspeed Retail

#26 Boutique Hub Birthday: Ask Ashley Anything (Part 2)

#25: WWDMagic: Spring 19 Trends, Business Tips & Life in Fashion, with Kelly Helfman, Brand Director at WWDMagic

#24 Boutique Hub Birthday: Ask Ashley Anything (Part 1)

#23 Embracing Failure & Surviving. 2017 Global Boutique of the Year, The Lace Cactus owner Kelsey Darby

#22 How to Succeed at Vendor Shows with Ruffles & Rust Expo, Camey Maldonado

#21 Maximizing Facebook Live and Plus Size Selling for your Boutique with Mindy Switzer

#20 Top 5 Tips for New Boutique Owners with Ashley Alderson

#19 Denim Forecast with Judy Blue Creative Director, Christina Choi.

#18 Are you a Clothes Flipper or a Brand Builder? The Art of Being Authentic with Ali Dee

#17 What 20+ Years in a Successful Boutique Teaches you About Retail + Basketball, with Sara Burks, The Boutique Hub

#16 How to innovate in a crowded market, with Grayson DiFonzo, Founder Buddy Love Clothing

#15 Becoming a Retail Scientist Using Data, with Geoff Tease the VP of Client Success at RICS Software

#14 Breaking into Established Markets and Scaling with a Great Brand Story, with Amanda Kimes & Lindsay Perraton of Kimes Ranch.

#13 Scaling a Million Dollar Brand from your Kitchen Table, with Meredith Jurica, Founder of Makeup Junkie Bags

#12 Mastering Facebook Ads & Retargeting: The Secret to Success for Boutique Retail, with Reza Khadjavi of Shoelace

#11 Why Story Matters: Learn from an icon who has helped build multiple iconic western brands. With Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company

#10 Creating a Magnetic Wholesale Line Customers Love, with Chad Riggins owner of Texas True Threads

#09 Top 10 Mistakes Happening in Retail Business Today - Solo Episode with Ashley Alderson

#08 Why You Shouldn't Put All of Your Eggs into the Facebook Basket, with Liz Ross, Founder of Southern Fried Chics

#07 Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan for Your Business, with Brand Expert, Drustew.

#05 How to Harness the Power of Social Selling, Amanda and Brandon Kruse, Discount Divas & Comment Sold

#4: Fashion Truck Or Brick & Mortar? How To Give Your Customers A Great Experience Through Specialty Products!

#03 Buying Strategy & Cash Flow Analysis for Retail Growth

#02 Growing a Mega Boutique with Facebook Ads & Authenticity, Laura Benson, CEO Filly Flair Boutique

#01 Show Intro: 3 Keys to Boutique Industry Success & Meet Ashley & The Boutique Hub