Boutique Chat

Today on #BoutiqueChat Podcast Shane Holman, Ariat Senior Director of Global Western Trend and Market Development, joins us for  How to Fashion Forecast . Not only does Shane work for Ariat, but she is also the owner of Envie Boutique. Shane goes over how to spot trends, details Ariat's boutique line, and tips on carrying footwear. She gives us first-hand insight on the process of trend forecastin...

Today on the #BoutiqueChat Podcast our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on  How to be More Productive.  November's theme at the Boutique Hub is how, as business owners, we can be more productive, and today Ashley gives us the crucial tips on how you can get started. She goes over the three questions you need to ask yourself every day, how to implement time blo...

Today on the #BoutiqueChat podcast Allen Williams from Heartland Retail joins us for  Business Success Depends on Knowing Your Numbers.  Heartland Retail, formally known as Springboard Retail, is all about empowering brands and retailers to harness their data and sell more. Allen goes over managing multi-channel and multi-store, optimizing your inventory plan, and how you can maximize your custome...

Today on the #BoutiqueChat podcast our host Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on  Holiday Marketing Tips that will Increase Sales . Ashley goes over important topics such as margin builders, how to market to every customer type, and how to plan your assortment. But there are even more tips than that, so tune in now to get all the details! Let's finish this holiday s...

Today on the #BoutiqueChat podcast Jennafer King & Jessica Divine,  founders of The Red Racoon Boutique, join us for How to Successfully Manage Multiple Storefronts.  The Red Racoon Boutique was Indiana Boutique of the year in 2020, Overall Storefront Boutique of the Year in 2019, and Runner up Storefront in 2018. They go over how they manage their inventory across multiple storefronts, tips for l...

Today on the #BoutiqueChat Podcast Letitia Young, Owner of Honey's Child Boutique, joins us for  How to Run a Successful Plus Size Boutique. Letitia was one of the only major plus-size boutiques on the market in 2012, but that didn't stop her from being successful. Today she goes over important topics such as her experience with private labeling, text message marketing, and must know strategies on...

Today on the #BoutiqueChat Podcast Janzen Tew, Founder of Denim and Velvet, joins us for Photography Tips for Boutique Owners . Denim and Velvet is a one-stop-shop for web design, print & digital advertising, social media, staging, and design. Janzen goes over all the steps needed to get incredible photos for your business. She goes over the best time to shoot, how to pose for photos, camera recom...

Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast Andrea Glenn, Owner of the Rusty Rose Boutique, joins us for  Strategies for Sustaining Growth.  Andrea goes over how she's created a successful and sustainable business over the past 10 years, how she pivoted her business during the COVID pandemic, and her experience with vendor events. Tune in to hear more about Andrea's journey in becoming a well-established b...

Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast Lucinda Cross, entrepreneur and author, joins us for  The Power Of Vision Boards.  Lucinda is the CEO of two personal and professional development companies, Activate Worldwide LLC. and Activate Your Life.org. Today she goes over topics such as how to turn your vision board into reality, unlearning habits and thoughts that don't serve you, and understanding the p...

Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast Kelly Helfman, President of MAGIC, joins us for  MAGIC Goes Digital.  Kelly is here to give us all the details on MAGIC's Digital Trade Event. She goes over how often vendors will be adding and updating their products, the 5 categories you can shop, an inside scoop to this year's trends, and how you can get exclusive opportunities for learning on this digital pla...

Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast Christina Nicholson, founder of Media Maven, joins us for  How To Get Media Coverage For Your Business . Christina goes over how to create newsworthy content, how to get yourself noticed in the media, and how to maximize the media coverage you receive. She covers SOO many more important topics in today's episode, so make sure you don't miss out! Tune in now!

Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast Caitlin Lucian, Owner of Strength & Grace Boutique, joins us for  How to Pivot Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Caitlin goes over topics such as bringing your brick and motor store online, the importance of customer service, and how she has created a community within her business. During these difficult times, it can seem impossible to pick yourself u...

Today Molly Mahoney, founder of The Prepared Performer, joins us for today's Boutique Chat episode  Overcome Your Fear of Video Marketing.  Molly has a past of being a skilled performer and used her experiences to become a thriving digital growth strategist. Molly goes over how to get higher engagement on your social media content, Facebook live tips, creating gifs, and so much more! Tune in to he...

On today's Boutique Chat episode Justin Prince, entrepreneur, speaker, & author, joins us for  How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset. Justin has built 4 different multi-million dollar businesses, spoken all over the world inspiring thousands of leaders & entrepreneurs, has written 2 books, and does it all by maintaining focus on what's most important to him: his family. In today's episode, Jus...

Today Julie Tassy, Founder of Ella B Candles, joins us for today's podcast episode  The Power of Scent.  Julie   goes over how she started her entrepreneurial journey and how she set her company apart from others. In retail, many factors can influence consumer buying habits and scent is one of them. Julie goes over the power fragrance can have on your business and how you can discover a signature...

Today on the podcast Josh Orr, the founder of Streamline Retail, joins us for  How to Create a Customer-Centric E-Commerce Experience.  Josh's main mission is to help brick and mortar retailers launch and grow online. He goes over topics such as the essential tips to bring your retail store online, how to create engaging content for your customers, and how to keep your ideal customer coming back....

Today on the Boutique Chat Podcast DeAnna McIntosh, Founder and Global Retail + E-commerce Consultant at The Affinity Group International, joins us for  Diversity in Retail.  Aside from being a retail expert, DeAnna also started Diversify Retail, an organization built to increase diversity in all facets of the retail industry. This conversation may be a hard one to start, but is the most important...

Today Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on Scaling from Entrepreneur to CEO . Ashley goes over the significant differences between an entrepreneur and a CEO. She covers topics such as understanding growth mindset, how to create a better culture within your team, and how properly allocate your time as a CEO. Tune in to hear all the details on today's tip-filled episo...

Today Brooke and Brandon Riley, Owners of Re-Fabbed Boutique, join us for  How to Run a Successful Business with Your Significant Other.  Brooke and Brandon are a true example of a power couple who learned the tips and tricks of running a successful business together. They go over topics such as how to build a large customer base, how you can set your business apart from others, and how properly d...

There's no new episode this week, but you aren't missing out if you're attending the 2020 Virtual Retail Summit! Ashley Alderson, founder of The Boutique Hub, presents us with a short message today that includes some inspiring words on how to keep your business thriving and reveals some important details regarding the 2020 Virtual Retail Summit that starts TODAY! It's not too late to join in, grab...

Today Ezra Firestone, CEO of Smart Marketer, joins us for Ecommerce Marketing Strategies to Increase Sales. Ezra has years of experience building multiple businesses that bring in $20+ million in yearly revenue, and he's here to share some of his secrets to success. He goes over topics such as email marketing, product pages, how to be a fit leader for your team, and revealing the common gaps found...

Today our host Ashley Alderson, Founder of the Boutique Hub, does a solo episode on  4 Reasons Why Your Brand Is Not Engaging.  Ashley has been listening to your questions and is here to give all the details on how you can grow your brand. She goes over topics such as building engaging content, inspiring your customers with your brand, and how to create more relatable marketing content. But it doe...

Today Elizabeth Presher, Founder of Grit and Grace Digital Marketing, joins us for Creating a Customer Loyalty Program. Beth was a former boutique owner and then evolved into the owner of a digital marketing company. She's here to share all her knowledge on how you can create a customer loyalty program that actually works! She also goes over Facebook messenger automation, retention strategy, and t...

Today Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Author, joins us for The Importance of Finding Your Why . Jess's journey in becoming an entrepreneur will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. She goes over why she started her company, what it was like sourcing materials for the first time, and how important it is to have a purpose behind your business. With Jess's inspiring words and humb...

Today Heather Orscheln, Founder of Revel Boutique, joins us for Adapting to the New Normal in Retail. Heather is a true example of practicing adaption and seeing the successful results of it. She goes over how her side business grew into an empire, what it's like carrying nationally known brands, and how she managed to grow her business during the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in to hear more about H...