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Lorena & Melissa are the owners of the Bella V Boutique in New York. Lorena opened up a mobile boutique in 2014 and then eventually partnered with Melissa to open a successful brick & mortar store.  Listen iTunes // Stitcher  // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive Bella V was launched in 2014 in New […] The post 083: From Fashion Truck To Successful Brick & Mortar + How A Customer Became A Business Partner appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Juliana Yasmine is the owner of Moon Flower Child mobile boutique. The style of her brand is Bohemian Chic and she hand makes most of her products and also does consignment. Listen iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Juby was born in the […] The post 082: Traveling Mobile Boutique Owner Hand Makes Products for Bohemian Brand appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Jessica is the owner of Fringe & Flair mobile boutique in Austin, TX. In this gorgeous truck she carries clothing plus vintage and modern Native American jewelry from New Mexico. Listen iTunes // Stitcher  // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Started to get her knack in […] The post 081: The Importance of Having a Vision For Your Brand + The Luck of Finding a Truck Under Budget appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Morgan and Kendall are the owners of The Rolling Runway in Athens, Georgia. In this episode, we discuss how to start a business with a partner, why they decided on an airstream, and the benefits of having an online store. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE […] The post 080: Opening a Fashion Truck With a Partner + The Benefits of a DIY Renovation appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Mikala started her mobile business at 20 years old. She decided that she wasn’t going to wait on a job to come to her..She chose to create that job. She went to The University of Kentucky where […] The post 079: Fresh Out of College, Young Entrepreneur Opened Mobile Boutique and Brick & Mortar Store appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Jayne Brighton is the owner of The Fashion Bus in Pennsylvania. Jayne is a creative entrepreneur who went from selling used clothing on ebay to owning a store and finally transitioned into a mobile boutique. PODCAST PLAYER IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // Google Play // RSS […] The post 078: How Selling on eBay Jumpstarted an Entrepreneur’s Passion for Selling Fashion on Her Mobile Boutique appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Samantha Lynch is the owner/operator of Gypset located in Winter Park, Florida. She started her handmade jewelry business almost 3 years ago and has recently launched her mobile boutique in January 2017. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Samantha makes handmade jewelry and […] The post 077: How To Set Your Mobile Boutique Apart From Others + Tips To Grow Your Brand On Social Media appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Marisa Folz is the owner of  The Wander Shop in Wilton Manors, Florida. Marisa has always had a passion for fashion. She meticulously worked on her brand and planned out her strategy to start her online + mobile business. Having a background in Event Planning allowed her to plan a successful launch party and get the […] The post 076: Taking Time To Plan Out Your Brand + Having a Successful Launch Party with Sponsors appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Sarah Platt is the owner/operator of Urban Izzy. She originally started the business in Texas, but recently has moved to Folly Beach, South Carolina. Sarah has ran her mobile boutique for almost 5 years and has also opened up 2 successful pop-up stores during the course of this time. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // […] The post 075: Opening Up a Shared Pop-Up Store + The Effects Of Moving Your Business To A New Location appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Jill Dudzinski is the owner/operator of Hello Ruby… the 1st mobile boutique in Omaha, Nebraska. Jill is currently working on her mobile boutique with the plan to launch on April 1st, 2017. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Jill has a […] The post 074: The Making of Omaha’s 1st Fashion Truck appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Rupa Singh is the owner/operator of Love This mobile boutique in Richmond, VA. Rupa prides herself on being part of a movement that drives change and in her mobile boutique she sells products that empower and support others. Her job is not just selling products, but it is also making consumers aware that their choices do […] The post 073: A Mobile Boutique That Inspires Consumers To Make Ethical Shopping Choices appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Jennifer McPaul is the owner of High Pockets Mobile Boutique in Cleveland, OH. In her pursuit to start her mobile boutique business, she has also chosen to maintain her full-time career as an Attorney. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Jennifer […] The post 072: The Pros and Cons of Purchasing The First Fashion Truck You Find + Balancing Two Jobs appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Ann Foley-Collins is the owner of Glee Gifts in New England. Ann was previously a guest on EP:039 where she discussed how she started off with a brick & mortar and then transitioned to a mobile boutique. On this episode she discusses how the past year has gone for her business, plus things that she has […] The post 071: Lessons Learned From a New Fashion Truck Owner appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Lisa Whealon is the owner of Take A Peek Mobile Boutique in St. Louis. Lisa’s passion is to make women of all shapes and sizes feel beautiful, which is why she choose to sell LuLaRoe—a clothing brand that she believes in. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS […] The post 070: Taking The LuLaRoe Clothing Brand Mobile + The Benefits of Doing Live Facebook Sales appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Carrie Gehrke is the owner of Libby Simone Mobile Boutique in St. Helena, California. With a background in Fashion Merchandising, Carrie decided to follow her dreams and wrote up a business plan to start her fashion truck. She sells women’s clothing & accessories and plans to cater to all women offering sizes from x-small up […] The post 069: Operating a New Fashion Truck Business in a Small Town + The Importance of Offering Sizes For All Women appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Joslyn Slaughter is the owner of Shop The Thrifty Fashionista Mobile Boutique in Chicago, IL. Joslyn runs the mobile boutique with her mom. The focus of their business is higher-end / upscale designer items. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Her […] The post 068: Operating an Up-Scale Designer Resale Mobile Boutique appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Courtney Jackson is the owner/operator of Curbside Fashion Truck in Maryland. She is a Navy Veteran and currently works in IT security. She made the decision to transition from an online-only store over to a fashion truck. Since she purchased an existing turn-key business, her mobile boutique was up and running in just a few […] The post 067: The Benefits of Purchasing a Turn-Key Mobile Retail Business appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

In this episode Nache & Astral share tips for the private Facebook group, productivity hacks and a little bit about Shopify. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT:  In the “Let’s Talk About Fashion Trucks” Facebook group, there is a search box feature […] The post 066: Tips For The Let’s Talk About Fashion Truck Facebook Group + Why We Love Shopify appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Genesis is the owner of Pretty Little Greek mobile boutique in Bloomington, Indiana. She loved the fashion business so much she decided to expand and has recently opened a storefront location as well. In addition to running the mobile biz and the storefront, she is also working on getting her 2nd Masters degree. PODCAST PLAYER […] The post 065: Getting an Investor for Your Mobile Business + Opening a Storefront in a College Town appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Tameka Marsh is the owner of Dress Like A Girl mobile boutique in Charlotte, NC. Before the mobile boutique, she sold jewelry & accessories at pop-up events part-time. She is also a full time Middle School Counselor. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND […] The post 064: Choosing to Operate A Mobile Business In Addition To Keeping A Full-Time Job appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Daniela is the owner of Truck-à-Porter, one of Frankfort, Germany’s 1st fashion trucks. When she found out about fashion trucks, it only took her about 1 month to decide to quit her full-time job in order to pursue her mobile retail dream. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS […] The post 063: Becoming One of Germany’s 1st Fashion Trucks + Building a Clean & Beautiful Brand appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Sarah is the owner of Poppies Boutique in Smithville, Tennessee. With a goal to go on a Mission trip to Haiti, she started to sew & sell her handmade headbands & head pieces to raise money. The hobby that she loved so much eventually turned into a passion and she then decided to open a mobile […] The post 062: How Small Business Owners Launched a Mobile Boutique and Opened Two Storefronts In less Than a Year appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Christian Drackett is the owner of Big Chop Accessories mobile boutique in Oakland, CA. This stay-at-home mom originally started off the biz selling her handmade jewelry. As business began to grow, she decided to expand her inventory to include clothing & accessories. She’s now been operating the truck for 2 years. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // […] The post 061: How a Stay-at-Home Mom Launched a Mobile Boutique With Her Handmade Jewelry appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

In this episode Astral discusses her favorite web resources for packaging supplies, branding materials and retail supplies. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT:  Below you will find links to the websites that we discussed. PAPERMART Great place to buy packaging materials like bags, […] The post 060: Astral’s Top Online Resources for Branding, Packaging and Retail Supplies appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Maggie Talbert is the owner of Garish Gal located in Indiana. She is a huge believer in vision boards, which have helped her plan for and launch her mobile boutique. Garish Gal has currently been on the streets for over 2 years. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN […] The post 059: How Creating A Vision Board Helped To Launch A Successful Mobile Boutique appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Tonya Montgomery is a fashion clothing designer and the owner of Mixx Collection in Oakland, California. Mixx Collection happens to be her brand and the name of her mobile boutique. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT:  Tonya went to school for […] The post 058: Expanding A Fashion Brand Into A Mobile Boutique appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Jennifer and Mike are the owners of Indigo Home located in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Their goal is to stay trendy while also catering to different styles. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT:  Originally, they had a different name planned for the mobile […] The post 057: How To Stay Trendy While Catering To All + Choosing The Right Name For Your Business appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

In this episode Nache and Astral discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a fashion truck, brick & mortar store or an online store. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT:  Below you’re find some of the topics we discussed. This isn’t […] The post 056: Fashion Truck vs Brick & Mortar vs Online Store: How To Decide Which One Is Best For YOU? appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Chris & Harneet Suarez are the owners of Textures Trend Company located in Richmond, VA. This fast-paced retail fashion truck sells apparel & accessories for men, women and soon children too. On EP:034, Chris left us a voice message stating how he was inspired and motivated by our podcast to follow his dreams of opening a […] The post 055: It Takes A Village To Build a Fashion Truck – Utilizing Students and Friends appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Kelly Lass & Nicole Jones are the owners of the new mobile boutique Nickel + Birch located in Southern California. They got their start on Etsy selling hand-painted door mats and when that business began to boom, it led them down the fashion truck path. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive […] The post 054: Custom Door Mats Pave The Way For A New Mobile Boutique In Cali appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Pam Allen is the owner of Wear To Go Mobile boutique located in Piscataway, New Jersey. She sells vintage and high-end designer women’s fashion apparel. She runs the mobile boutique full-time and also provides personal styling, closet organizing and other services. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU […] The post 053: How To Make Money At Your Launch Party + DOT Requirements For Large Vehicles appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Natalie & Steve are the owners of Alice & Hamish, the 1st mobile boutique located in Scranton, Pennsylvania area. This boutique specializes in unique toys & gifts, stylish clothing, and essentials for children. PLUS the truck has the most adorable theme…”Alice & Wonderland”! PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS […] The post 052: An “Alice & Wonderland” Themed Mobile Boutique That Runs On Solar Power appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Latricia Clark & Christopher Letsinger met about 2 years ago. She has a background in Fashion and he has a background in Business. Latricia’s long-time dream of owing her own brick & mortar bridal boutique + Christopher’s readily available RV gave them the awesome idea of starting the mobile boutique, Elegant Occasions Unlimited in North Carolina. PODCAST […] The post 051: Creating A Travel & Bridal Experience In A Mobile Boutique + Protecting Yourself Against Fraud By Upgrading Your POS System appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Emily Benson, former owner of “The Fashion Truck” is a seasoned vet in the mobile retail industry. As a kid, Emily always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but it wasn’t until college that she began to develop her creative passion. She got her 1st taste of the ends-and-outs of the retail business while working as an Assistant […] The post 050: Fashion Truck Owner Transitions To Business Consultant + The Value of Investing In Yourself appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Kim Oliva is the owner of Bohemian Kitten Vintage in Los Angeles, CA. She operates her mobile biz out of a 51 yr old vintage camper. Kim also has a background in film production and in her spare time she works as a wardrobe stylist. She sells both vintage and Contemporary clothing, but in efforts to […] The post 049: Selling One-of-A-Kind Vintage Fashion + Using Instagram to Promote Your Business appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Carissa Strickland is the owner of M2 Boutique Clothier in Columbia, SC and she has been in business for 2 years. In addition to owning the fashion truck, Carissa worked as an agent at State Farm, so she has a bit of inside knowledge on the insurance game. During this interview she focuses on the pros […] The post 048: How To Secure An Insurance Policy For Your Fashion Truck + The Pros and Cons of Shoptiques appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Laura Layton is the owner of Tin Lizzy mobile boutique located in DMV area. She has always dreamed of having a mobile boutique and being in business for herself…and praises to her that Tin Lizzy has now been open for almost 3 years so far. Similar to one of our previous podcast guests from episodes 036 and […] The post 047: Selling Fair Trade Fashion + The Benefits Of Renting A Studio Space appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Julie Schmitt has been riding horses since she was 7 years old and they have become a major part of her life. How awesome is it that she was able to incorporate her love for horses into her new business venture? Almost a year ago, Julie’s journey began when she opened her mobile boutique, the Mod Equestrian […] The post 046: When A Childhood Passion Becomes Your Career + Valuable Insurance Tips For Future Mobile Boutique Owners appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Melissa Melbourne is the owner of Sense of Style Boutique in New Jersey. She has a graduate degree in Public Administration and works a full-time job with a major public utility company in NJ. In her spare time she sells clothes, more specifically, she sells a vision! Melissa initially started off with a brick and mortar boutique, but within the […] The post 045: How Selling a Vision Enabled a Mobile Boutique Owner to Excel appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Chasity Bromley, owner of She’s So Jade mobile boutique, discusses tactics used to fund her truck purchase and build out. Her background in direct sales enabled her to excel in raising a bulk of that money through home parties. During this episode, she also stresses how you can find a good vehicle for less than $3,000. […] The post 044: Raising Funds For Your Truck By Doing Home Parties + Buying A Step Van For Under $3k appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Lorraine Sanders is a journalist, business woman and the host of her very own podcast, The Spirit of 608.  In this episode, she shares her beliefs about FEST (Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Technology). She believes that fashion has a lot of power to do good in the world and her goal is to be a part of […] The post 043: Why Sustainable Fashion Matters + How To Get Free Press Coverage For Your Business appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

  PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher  // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive THIS EPISODE: Happy New Year! 2015 was great, but 2016 is going to be amazing! We’ll be on break until Spring of this year (I know, we suck). Please be sure to rate us on iTunes! During the break be sure to: […] The post 2016 appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Courtney McConico is the owner/operator of the Glamour Girl Essentials in Parker, Kansas. Courtney is one of those ambitious women who wants to have it all! In addition to holding a full-time position in higher education, she works in event management, party planning and she even owns a storefront boutique. Even though she lives in a small town, […] The post 042: Ambitious Small Business Owner Launched Mobile Boutique in Two Months appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Allison Sharpe & Meagan Larkin are the owners of the cool soon-to-be Hunt & Gather fashion truck in NYC. These gals have been prepping hardcore in order to successfully make their launch goal of mid-Spring / early Summer of 2016. Hunt & Gather will specialize in women’s apparel, accessories and home/lifestyle design with a focus on […] The post 041: NYC Duo Launches Kickstarter Campaign To Purchase Fashion Truck appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Corin Wright, owner of Style Haven mobile boutique in New Jersey, previously owned a brick & mortar store and after a few years decided to close it down because her heart really wanted to take the business mobile. Corin was successful in launching her mobile boutique for under $15k by the use of thrifty shopping + […] The post 040: DIY Labor Helped a Crafty Fashionista Buildout Her Mobile Boutique appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Ann Foley Collins is the owner of Glee Gifts Boutique On Wheels in Mansfield, MA. She has gained so much experience in the retail industry by having owned a brick & mortar store for 10 years. She created her store from a concept in her head to something that grew really big. After having no choice […] The post 039: Gift Shop Revamp: From Brick & Mortar to Mobile Boutique appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

In this episode we talk about the FFT Holiday Giveaway and provide tips for boosting sales and getting more exposure during the holidays. PODCAST PLAYER iTunes // Stitcher  // YouTube // RSS // Episode Archive IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT: Giveaway Details Leave a voice recorded message (widget below) Leave advice for […] The post 038: FFT Giveaway + How to Boost Holiday Sales appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Suburban Girl Gifts and Stuff is a chic eclectic boutique in Cypress, Texas that caters to women. The owner, Melissa Pontiff shares her story of leaving her interior design corporate job to pursue her dream of owning a brick & mortar boutique. Melissa talks about how she started her business on a very tight budget, as well […] The post 037: A Suburban Gal’s Success Story + How An App Was Used To Promote New Business appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Laura Lee Laroux is a clothing designer in Eugene, Oregon and hand makes all of her clothing using up-cycled materials. Laura owned a brick and mortar for 5 years and then opened a garment manufacturing house. She is now off on a new business journey and has decided to take her handmade fashions on the […] The post 036: The Multi-Year Journey of a Eco Fashion Designer + What Lead To “The Revivall Roadshow” appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

Deidre Hougue, owner/operator of The Traveling Pants Co in Detroit, Michigan has always had a love for fashion. This love initially began with her sharing fashion tips and tricks via her blog…then it led her to personal styling and finally, to her ultimate goal of being the owner of a mobile boutique. Deidre currently works as a […] The post 035: A Fashion Lover’s Transition From Blogger To Mobile Boutique Owner appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.

In this episode we spoke with Tara, co-owner of the End of the A mobile boutique in New York. This mobile retail business is a prime example of how proper planning, persistance, dedication and excellent branding can allow you to succeed. This duo started their journey on a great path by having a business plan, applying […] The post 034: What It Takes to Build a Fashion Truck Brand and How it Can Lead to a Brick and Mortar appeared first on Start a Fashion Truck.